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Is a boat bow thruster necessary kit? Experienced offshore and bluewater sailor Rupert Holmes has this answer for one PBO reader
A powerful bow thruster can make manoeuvring easier – especially when short-handed. Credit: Paul WyethSome yachts have bow thrusters – mine doesn’t – but I’ve wondered if a boat bow thruster would be helpful.
Usually we...
The Cruising Association has launched its new lobster pot campaign, Marked Gear = Safe Gear, which calls for existing guidance around the marking of static fishing gear to be mandatory – and you can join!
Reporting cases of entanglement and poorly marked static gear is key to the campaignPBO reader Paul Fay has struggled to find marine diesel that does not contain FAME (fatty acid methyl ester). He asks the PBO experts for help
Marine diesel is becoming increasingly difficult to source for some boat ownersThere have recently been shortages of marine diesel
Catamaran sailor Chris Hitchins demonstrates the easy and reliable method he uses for picking up swinging moorings when sailing single- or short-handed
It is worth making a final assessment before making your final approach to pick up the mooring. Credit: Chris HitchinsIf you single-hand – or end up single-handed – then here is a virtually failsafe meth...
Harbour foreman and boatbuilder Mike Pickles explains that with a little imagination, you can find space on most boats for a waste holding tank
Cupboard doors mean you can get at the tank to check the level or for access if necessary. Credit: Mike PicklesBased at Southwold on the