Clik here to view.
Restoring a Watson 41: The wrecked RNLI lifeboat they laughed at
Ann Smith recalls how the discovery of a 1930s Watson 41 became a three-year labour of love, which proved all the doubters wrongArklow’s journey from lifeboat/fishing boat wreck to cabin cruiser took...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to buy an old boat as a project – DIY yacht restoration advice
Yacht broker and part-time boat restorer Will Higgs shares his passion for buying old boats and making them as good as newFirebird is a Mirage 28 restored then sold on Growing up sailing on the East...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SV Delos Youtube sailing channel exclusive – behind the scenes with The Tribe
The crew of SV Delos like to party and post videos of themselves at play, but scratch the surface and there is a lot more to find, as Erin Carey reportsMy skin was encrusted with a thin layer of salt...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Woodworking tools – a DIY boat owner’s guide to getting a professional finish
If your DIY ambitions outstrip the capability of your workshop tools, perhaps it's time to think about expanding. Tony Davies shows how to get a professional finish using woodworking machinery that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Heaven help us! Lessons learned from repeat boat breakdowns
With luck in short supply on earth, Roger Hughes makes a wish upon a star to help bring an end to a string of boat breakdownsTalk about putting your faith in technology! Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Youtube sailing: 6 of the best episodes about learning lessons at sea
If you think YouTube sailing channels are only about 'living the dream' you need to watch these six video bloggers learning lessons at sea, as chosen by PBO columnist Kass SchmittA hallmark of a great...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to remove a marine diesel cylinder head step by step
Geoff Higginbottom replaces the cylinder head on his Volvo MD2030 marine diesel engineDuring the summer of the 2019 our Bavaria 39 Tessa Jane began producing black exhaust smoke and suffering a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to: check and change an anode
Promotional feature in association with GJW Direct. Keeping your anodes in good order prevents serious damage on board, says Rubicon 3’s Bruce JacobsGalvanic corrosion is a phenomenon that affects the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Norway to Scotland on a Nicholson 32 – a true North Sea passage
Olly Wyatt sails from Norway to Scotland, but gale-force winds and on-passage incidents meant he got more experience than he bargained for...View from the cockpit cruising across the North Sea from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ColRegs refresher – 12 videos every skipper should watch
Now we're allowed back on the water, is it time to brush-up on your ColRegs? Take a look at these fun model boat simulations with ex-RYA Chief Examiner James StevensAre you windward or leeward?...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to: troubleshoot your diesel engine electrics
Promotional feature in association with GJW Direct. If your engine won't start, knowing how to find the source of the problem will help you get underwayEven when you’ve done all your normal...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What happens to boats too old to save? The truth about fibreglass boat disposal
PBO is passionate about restoring old boats, but what happens when they’re beyond repair? Nic Compton looks at the problem of disposalSteve Franklin is on a mission. He’s made it his business to deal...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What is AIS Class B+ and do I need it for my boat?
Gilbert Park weighs up the benefits of AIS Class B+ for his powerboatI ’d been thinking about buying an AIS transceiver for my Merry Fisher 855 for some time. I use my boat mainly in the Solent, where...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to restore a 22ft trailer-sailer in 10 easy steps
This Jaguar 22 was in a sorry state when the owner asked Will Higgs to renovate it. Here’s how he tackled the taskI’ve been hooked on boats since before I could walk, and have spent over 30 years...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 of the best Youtube boat restorations
Video blog reviewer Kass Schmitt shares 10 of her favourite Youtube boat restorations - as reviewed in the pages of Practical Boat Owner magazineBoat restoration projects on Youtube never get old – for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to: troubleshoot your marine diesel fuel system
Promotional feature in association with GJW Direct. If your diesel engine cuts out it might not be getting the fuel it needs. Rubicon 3's Bruce Jacobs explains how to track down the culpritOne of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nicholson 32 review and test sail
Rupert Holmes test sails the Nicholson 32, one of the most desirable early glassfibre yachts and still a great second-hand buy(photo: Genevieve Leaper)The Nicholson 32 was one of the first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jaguar 27 review and test sail
The American designed Jaguar 27 became one of the most popular UK-built cruisers of its size, as Peter Poland reportsBoat testing is fun. But testing in the Ionian under an October sun is even better....
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to: change a marine diesel water impeller
A well maintained impeller pump should prevent a failed impeller, says Bruce Jacobs of Rubicon 3One of the key checks when you start up your engine is that your raw water cooling system is working...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Liveaboard diaries – the family sailing around the world in the pandemic
Hermione Pattison left home in the UK last summer to sail around the world with her husband and two kids on their 47ft yacht, Alisara. They've been swimming with turtles, battled an electrics fire, and...
View Article