How-to

  1. How-To / Buying & Selling

    How to select your advertising package on boats.com

    Carol Cronin
    Jan 1, 2015

    Based on your needs, desired time frame, type of boat, select the right package for selling your boat. …Read More

  2. How-To / Buying & Selling

    How to sell a boat with an online classified ad

    Carol Cronin
    Jan 1, 2015

    Some helpful hints and tips to help you build the best possible ad that will appeal to buyers. …Read More

  3. How-To / Buying & Selling

    How to handle enquiries about your boat

    Carol Cronin
    Jan 1, 2015

    Be ready to respond to requests for more information. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    8 ways to make boat batteries last longer

    Rupert Holmes
    Nov 30, 2014

    Pamper your boat batteries and they will keep charging, says Rupert Holmes. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    What is AIS and is it worth fitting?

    Rupert Holmes
    Oct 23, 2014

    Rupert Holmes weighs up the options for boat owners trying to decide whether or not to fit AIS. …Read More

  6. How-To / Seamanship

    Sailing technique: steering in strong winds

    Rupert Holmes
    Oct 7, 2014

    Does your boat become difficult to steer in strong winds and appear to have a will of its own at times? Rupert Holmes has some simple tips that will make it easier. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    5 of the best ways to avoid docking drama

    Lenny Rudow
    Aug 20, 2014

    Docking drama can be avoided most of the time – or at least anticipated, says Lenny Rudow. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Electric winches: choosing and installing

    Rupert Holmes
    Aug 11, 2014

    If you are considering electric winches for your yacht there are a number of things to consider first, says Rupert Holmes. …Read More

  9. How-To

    10 top tips for enjoying a narrowboat holiday

    Alex Smith
    Jul 25, 2014

    Alex Smith outlines the key considerations for a happy narrowboat holiday on the British canal network. …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    Sailing with your family: how to be a successful skipper

    Rupert Holmes
    Jul 2, 2014

    Rupert Holmes describes the do's and don'ts of sailing on a new boat with your family for the first time. …Read More

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