How-to

  1. How-To / Seamanship

    Powerboat training: courses and tuition

    Alex Smith
    Feb 16, 2021

    Whether you’re a boating novice or a crusty old sea dog, the right kind of powerboat training is money well spent. What powerboat course is right for you? …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Non-slip deck painting: 10 tips

    Doug Logan
    Feb 12, 2021

    No matter what materials and methods you use when tackling a deck painting job, these fundamentals apply to every approach. …Read More

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  4. How-To / Buying & Selling

    4 of the biggest boat buying blunders

    Gary Reich
    Feb 9, 2021

    Concentrate on avoiding these four common boat buying blunders and choosing your new boat will be much, much easier. …Read More

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  7. How-To / Maintenance

    10 ways to upgrade and improve your powerboat

    Alex Smith
    Feb 5, 2021

    Alex Smith investigates ten reasonably simple methods of upgrading and improving your powerboat for the new season. …Read More

  8. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Boat stability: how to buy a stable boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Feb 2, 2021

    Marine journalist Lenny Rudow discusses the design traits that determine boat stability. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Kill cord failure: common causes

    Alex Smith
    Jan 29, 2021

    Training powerboat operators to always test the kill cord before setting off is still the best way to ensure safety on the water, says the RYA. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Efficient boat refrigeration: a how-to guide

    Rupert Holmes
    Jan 21, 2021

    Rupert Holmes reviews the options for saving battery power by making more efficient refrigeration onboard. …Read More

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  12. How-To / Buying & Selling

    How to prepare a boat for sale

    Rupert Holmes
    Jan 21, 2021

    How to maximise your chances of a smooth, hassle-free sale - use this handy guide to prepare your boat for sale. …Read More

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  14. How-To

    Best short sea passages around the UK

    Rupert Holmes
    Jan 19, 2021

    Rupert Holmes picks six of the most interesting short sea passages around the coast of the UK. …Read More

  15. How-To / Seamanship

    Berthing basics: how to tie up a boat

    Gary Reich
    Jan 15, 2021

    Learning how to tie up a boat is essential for safe, happy boating. …Read More

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