How-to: Maintenance
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How-To / Maintenance
Onboard fire prevention: 7 safety essentials
Jun 8, 2015As with any serious threat to your health or safety, fire prevention is infinitely preferable to fire extinguishing, as Rupert Holmes explains. …Read More
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Should I invest in new antifouling technology?
Apr 3, 2015Rupert Holmes weighs up the new antifouling technology options but finds the price is probably still too high. …Read More
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Gas safety onboard: guide for yachts and powerboats
Mar 6, 2015A modern gas safety system may cost a bit for a proper installation, but should be relatively inexpensive to maintain. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Boat heating choices and installation
Feb 11, 2015Rupert Holmes helps you to choose the best heating system for your yacht or power boat and runs through how to install it. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
How to dispose of an old fibreglass boat
Jan 15, 2015There are a few free ways to properly dispose of an old fibreglass boat, but it may cost money as well. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
8 ways to make boat batteries last longer
Nov 30, 2014Pamper your boat batteries and they will keep charging, says Rupert Holmes. …Read More
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What is AIS and is it worth fitting?
Oct 23, 2014Rupert Holmes weighs up the options for boat owners trying to decide whether or not to fit AIS. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Electric winches: choosing and installing
Aug 11, 2014If you are considering electric winches for your yacht there are a number of things to consider first, says Rupert Holmes. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Prepare for long distance cruising
Jun 3, 2014Assuming you've got the right boat in the right condition for long distance cruising, there are certain items you can't go without. …Read More
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How to prepare a yacht for offshore sailing
May 21, 2014Before loading your boat with essential kit for offshore sailing, check the fundamentals are in place, says Rupert Holmes. …Read More