How-to
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How-To / Maintenance
How to prepare a boat for painting
Jul 10, 2013It'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
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How-To / Maintenance
Save power: managing on-board electrical consumption
Jun 24, 2013Rupert 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
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How-To
6 crazy ways to have fun on a boat
Jun 5, 2013From fishing golf to jousting... some crazy ideas to put the fun into boating …Read More
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How-To
How to change engine oil on a 4-stroke outboard engine
May 16, 2013This 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
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How-To / Maintenance
Coppercoat: is it right for your boat?
Mar 7, 2013It 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
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How-To / Maintenance
Boating disasters: how to avoid them
Jan 23, 2013All the things you don't want to happen to you! …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Sailing through the snow: 3 events and 5 warming tips
Jan 22, 2013Leigh & 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
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How-To / Maintenance
Fixing your engine at sea: emergency tips
Jan 21, 2013If 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
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How-To / Seamanship
How to safely hitch a boat trailer
Nov 17, 2012Anyone 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
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How-To / Maintenance
How to winterise a four-stroke outboard
Nov 7, 2012boats.com senior editor Lenny Rudow clears up the confusion about how to winterise a four-stroke outboard. …Read More