Essential skills, planning and kit for your best summer afloat, Bonding & sealants guide, How to sail tidal estuaries, Yacht handing on rivers, Silicone antifouling…
Practical Boat Owner
May issue – out 13 March
Tune your rig so your boat points higher and sails better, The ultimate cruising guide to Britain and Ireland, Essential propeller care, How to check…
Cheaper satellite communications: a buyers guide
Rupert Holmes looks at the advances of sat comms and how they are becoming more affordable for the average boater
DIY boat mosquito net to keep the insects at bay
Dave and Karen Proctor make a boat mosquito net for their companionway
Summer Issue – on sale 8 June
Cruising to Europe: EU regulations explained, Different rig types – the pros and cons, Become a boatbuilder - behind the scenes at the academy in Lyme Regis, Electric for beginners:…
How I skippered a boat shadowing a long distance swimmer
Will Bruton takes on the challenge of skippering a yacht shadowing a swimmer on a very slow cruise up the west coast of Britain
Handling rough conditions in port
Rupert Holmes describes the course of action he pursued – and the lessons learned – when storm conditions threatened to cause damage to his moored boat
How to choose the right electric outboard engine
Marine electrician Jamie Marley explains what you should look out for when choosing an electric outboard engine for your type of cruising
Frank Cowper: the sailor who “invented” cruising
Katy Stickland talks to Frank Cowper’s great granddaughter about the life and legacy of this unsung pioneer of yachting for everyone
Drascombe & Devon Lugger vs the Dabber
Designed for safe family boating under sail, or or power, but taken long distance by intrepid sailors, Clive Marsh looks at the Drascombe and Devon Luggers and the Dabber
CasusGrill eco barbecue: tried and tested
Jake Frith braves a chilly April evening with the CasusGrill to see if it cooks as well as its rivals
Channel Hopping: Fulfilling big dreams in the smallest boats
Our resident YouTube aficionado shares her favourite microyacht adventurer video logs
Marine Diesel Basics manual & maintenance logbooks: tried and tested
Katy Stickland reviews the new edition of Marine Diesel Basics and the new maintenance logbooks which accompanies the manual
Big C Atlantic Challenge ends in disaster as the 1m boat is smashed while being lifted from the water
Andrew Bedwell's Big C Atlantic Challenge is over, after his 1m boat was smashed while being lifted from the water
Will my old propeller work with a new engine?
Jerry Armitage is planning to replace his boat engine, but will the old propeller work? PBO expert Tony Davies has the answer
Is the old dynastart a good charger?
PBO reader Will Kerr has an old dynastart and wants to know if it will be able to charge his batteries. Stu Davies has the answer
Could this new routing software from Oceata change the way you sail?
Oceata is about to launch new routing software, which will allow you to optimise your passage using real time weather information
How to make an emergency boat step
Trevor Martin makes a simple boat step for getting out of your vessel in an emergency
Diesel Dipper review: Can this fuel tank cleaner help avoid breakdowns?
For clean fuel you need a clean tank, Tony Davies tries out the Diesel Dipper from Marine 16, which promises to provide a solution
The new electric boat with a range of 100nm
Spirit Yachts has partnered with BAR Technologies to build an electric boat capable of a range of 100 nautical miles between charges
Borrow A Boat to continue trading ‘uninterrupted’
The UK boat rental and yacht charter firm, Borrow A Boat, has been bought by CEO Matt Ovenden and a group of investors
Boat sails: how to make them last longer
David Bond gets professional tips for prolonging the life of his boat sails