Marine toilets – care and maintenance

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

There are a number of different types of marine toilet, or heads. They fall into one of three categories – manual, electric and vacuum, the most common being the manual, hand pumped type. These have double acting piston-pumps which both discharge the waste and flush...

Seacock maintenance

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Seacocks are often awkward to get at, awkward to open and close, and often ignored. Should they fail, the results can prove disastrous. Most seacocks are sited well below the waterline, so they cannot be ignored if your vessel is to remain safe. If seacocks are always...

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James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue - what to do if you run aground

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The Knot Bible app – a one-stop guide to tying and understanding the 50 most useful nautical knots, with easy to follow step-by step illustrations. ✔️

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