Boat interior inspection and checks

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

While a boat is ashore, the most critical interior checks to carry out are those that concern the safety of the boat. This entails the integrity of all through-hull fittings and seacocks, the gas system and the electrical system. Critical checks Check all the...

Common marine electrical problems

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Most problems with marine electrical systems arise from four possible sources, a lack of maintenance, a poor standard of initial installation, insufficient battery capacity, or ineffective charging systems. Water ingress is a frequent issue – salt water can corrode...

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⛵ Sailing Single Handed to the Azores ⛵

Read this 10-part adventure where solo sailor, Bernie Branfield, shares his first hand account of sailing from Plymouth, UK to the Azores, as part of the 2022 Jester Challenge, in his 26′ Invicta Mk2, Louisa

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PBO reader Chris Mardon has a question about impeller orientation. Engine whisperer expert Stu Davies has this to say on the matter...

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🗺️ Nautical Chart Symbols - your complete quick reference app to the symbols used on Electronic (ECDIS) Nautical Charts, as specified by the International Hydrographic Organization.

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Boat interior inspection and checks

Common marine electrical problems

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