How-to

  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Sail care: how to look after your sails

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 3, 2021

    How you look after your sails can make a big difference to their lifespan and your pocket. …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    8 ways to put friends and family off sailing

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 1, 2021

    How not to skipper a boat. A light-hearted look at all the ways poor seamanship can ruin a sailing trip. …Read More

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  4. How-To / Maintenance

    10 ways to save fuel

    Alex Smith
    May 28, 2021

    How can you save money on your boat's fuel bill? We share some top fuel-saving tips that will be kind on your wallet and cut your fuel use. …Read More

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  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Common powerboating mistakes

    Alex Smith
    May 25, 2021

    Alex Smith disregards his own helming inadequacies to poke fun at some of the world’s most commonplace powerboating mistakes. Images courtesy of the RNLI. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    How to replace rudder bearings

    Rupert Holmes
    May 21, 2021

    Rudder bearings have a finite lifespan, especially on a well-used boat, but are generally relatively easy to replace. …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    Taking your dog on a boat: best tips

    Lenny Rudow
    May 18, 2021

    If you have a dog and you don’t take him on your boat, you are both missing out, Lenny Rudow outlines his top tips for sharing boating with your pooch. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat towing guide: 10 tips to tow my boat

    Rupert Holmes
    May 14, 2021

    Safety is essential when towing your boat on the road, as Rupert Holmes and Lenny Rudow explain. …Read More

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  12. How-To / Buying & Selling

    How to negotiate boat prices

    Rupert Holmes
    May 11, 2021

    It should be possible to make your buyer feel like he's got a bargain without dropping below your minimum price, says Rupert Holmes. …Read More

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  14. How-To / Seamanship

    Propeller cavitation and ventilation explained

    Lenny Rudow
    May 7, 2021

    These terms are often used interchangeably and inaccurately, so let’s set the record straight. …Read More

  15. How-To / Maintenance

    Propeller pitch: all you need to know

    Lenny Rudow
    May 4, 2021

    Having the correct propeller pitch is a must for maximising your boat's performance, but understanding pitch is easier said than done. …Read More

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