How-to: Maintenance

  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Marine electrics: how to use good terminals and tools

    Staff
    Apr 18, 2014

    Common or garden connectors are not designed to withstand the corrosive marine environment. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    10 free and cheap boat improvements

    Lenny Rudow
    Mar 21, 2014

    Even a complete lack of funds won't completely halt the determined owner from carrying out boat improvements. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Easier sail handling: 5 steps to a better deck layout

    Rupert Holmes
    Mar 16, 2014

    Improving the layout of your deck gear can make sail handling less of a chore, Rupert Holmes shares five top tips. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    How to prevent plywood delamination: sealing exposed end-grain

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 12, 2013

    What should you do if you discover exposed end-grain amongst the plywood fittings on your boat? Ed Sherman answers an owner's question. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Winter reading: the best of 2013

    Staff
    Dec 6, 2013

    Slippers on, cup of tea: enjoy a spot of fireside reading with boats.com review of the year. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Fishing luck: 3 unusual ways to improve your catch

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 28, 2013

    Whoever said “I’d rather be lucky than good” must have spent a lot of time fishing. Here are some ways to improve your luck. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Fuel polishing systems: are they worth it?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 25, 2013

    Fuel polishing systems aren’t cheap, but they can make sense depending on your circumstances. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Choosing the right boatyard to work on your boat

    Rupert Holmes
    Oct 21, 2013

    Rupert Holmes explains why simply opting for your local boatyard may not always be the best choice. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    10 emergency fix-it essentials to carry on every boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 16, 2013

    Whether you’re a sailor, a fishermen, a cruiser or a watersports enthusiast, if you have a boat, you should keep these 10 emergency items on board for on-the-water repairs. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Best winter yacht maintenance projects

    Rupert Holmes
    Oct 4, 2013

    Get in good shape for next season by keeping up with maintenance projects over winter …Read More

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