How-to

  1. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Boat ownership costs and budgeting

    Rupert Holmes
    Mar 1, 2022

    How much does it cost to run a boat? Find out with the boats.com guide to budgeting for boat owners. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Diesel engine overheating and charging repair

    Rupert Holmes
    Feb 22, 2022

    We look at diagnosing diesel engine problems and how to repair two common marine diesel engine issues. …Read More

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  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat propellers

    Alex Smith
    Feb 15, 2022

    How do propellers work and how do you pick the right one? We explain the basics. …Read More

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  7. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Boat membership and fractional ownership schemes

    Rupert Holmes
    Feb 8, 2022

    Whatever size of boat you'd like to own, however deep your pockets, sometimes it doesn't make sense to buy your own boat. Many people are converting to new fractional owner schemes that allow members increased flexibility and remove most of the hassle-factor of owning a boat. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Diesel engine repairs: fuel, air, starting, wiring

    Rupert Holmes
    Feb 1, 2022

    Rupert Holmes looks at some of the most common causes of engine problems and how to solve them. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Using LED lighting on your boat

    Rupert Holmes
    Jan 25, 2022

    LED lights are rapidly gaining in popularity for use on board. Rupert Holmes analyses the pros and cons… …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat damage: how to handle it safely

    Rupert Holmes
    Jan 18, 2022

    We look at the actions to take if your boat sustains damage - whether it's a grounding, a collision, or rig failure. …Read More

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  12. How-To / Seamanship

    Boat words: understanding boating terminology

    Gary Reich
    Jan 11, 2022

    Wishing your understood the language of boating and yachting? Read our beginners' guide to the most commonly heard boat words out on the water. …Read More

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  14. How-To / Maintenance

    Prevent circuit board corrosion

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 4, 2022

    There's a simple solution to preventing circuit board corrosion on your boat. …Read More

  15. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Boat partnerships and boat syndicates

    Rupert Holmes
    Dec 21, 2021

    Why is boat share growing in popularity and what are the advantages and pitfalls? We explain how boat partnerships and syndicates work. …Read More

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