How-to

  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Prepare for long distance cruising

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 3, 2014

    Assuming you've got the right boat in the right condition for long distance cruising, there are certain items you can't go without. …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    How to trip the anchor: let the boat do the work

    Staff
    May 28, 2014

    Understanding how to trip the anchor will give you the confidence to visit more challenging destinations. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    How to prepare a yacht for offshore sailing

    Rupert Holmes
    May 21, 2014

    Before loading your boat with essential kit for offshore sailing, check the fundamentals are in place, says Rupert Holmes. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Marine electrics: how to use good terminals and tools

    Staff
    Apr 18, 2014

    Common or garden connectors are not designed to withstand the corrosive marine environment. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    10 free and cheap boat improvements

    Lenny Rudow
    Mar 21, 2014

    Even a complete lack of funds won't completely halt the determined owner from carrying out boat improvements. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Easier sail handling: 5 steps to a better deck layout

    Rupert Holmes
    Mar 16, 2014

    Improving the layout of your deck gear can make sail handling less of a chore, Rupert Holmes shares five top tips. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    The secret to fast and easy mooring: the midships spring

    Rupert Holmes
    Mar 3, 2014

    A simple, pleasing technique for coming alongside and departing a pontoon – and yet it's so common to see skippers evidently unaware, says Rupert Holmes. …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    Towing at sea: top tips

    Doug Logan
    Feb 14, 2014

    Knowledge of the best techniques for towing at sea could get you, or someone else, out of a tight spot one day. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    How to prevent plywood delamination: sealing exposed end-grain

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 12, 2013

    What should you do if you discover exposed end-grain amongst the plywood fittings on your boat? Ed Sherman answers an owner's question. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Winter reading: the best of 2013

    Staff
    Dec 6, 2013

    Slippers on, cup of tea: enjoy a spot of fireside reading with boats.com review of the year. …Read More

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