How-to

  1. How-To / Maintenance

    How to prepare a boat for painting

    Carol Cronin
    Jul 10, 2013

    It's all in the preparation... to get the perfect finish on your yacht's topsides, first you need to prepare it for painting …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Save power: managing on-board electrical consumption

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 24, 2013

    Rupert Holmes takes a closer look at on-board electrical systems and how you can minimise consumption as well as maximise the power available to you …Read More

  3. How-To

    6 crazy ways to have fun on a boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Jun 5, 2013

    From fishing golf to jousting... some crazy ideas to put the fun into boating …Read More

  4. How-To

    How to change engine oil on a 4-stroke outboard engine

    Lenny Rudow
    May 16, 2013

    This video shows you how to change the engine oil on a four-stroke Yamaha outboard - take a look and decide if you fancy trying it yourself, or think it's worth passing on to an expert... …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Coppercoat: is it right for your boat?

    Doug Logan
    Mar 7, 2013

    It is an expensive solution up front, but this epoxy-based antifouling option is effective, hassle-free, easy on the environment, and can last a decade or more. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Sailing through the snow: 3 events and 5 warming tips

    Gael Pawson
    Jan 22, 2013

    Leigh & Lowton, Island Barn and Crosby... just three of the club that ran snowy racing over the weekend, plus a few tips to stay warm on the water! …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Fixing your engine at sea: emergency tips

    Alex Smith
    Jan 21, 2013

    If your engine dies at sea, you need to have a plan. Alex Smith talks you through a few simple steps that might help… …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    How to safely hitch a boat trailer

    Lenny Rudow
    Nov 17, 2012

    Anyone who is new to towing a boat will need to know how to hitch their trailer to their towing vehicle. Lenny Rudow has everything you need to know... …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    How to winterise a four-stroke outboard

    Lenny Rudow
    Nov 7, 2012

    boats.com senior editor Lenny Rudow clears up the confusion about how to winterise a four-stroke outboard. …Read More

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