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Charred Chunks in the Blast Box: Reducing Risk of Battery Fires, Explosions

Todd Kingston, with the help of a federal grant, has equipped his lab with a unique instrument that allows him to test battery safety and performance. Yes, he said, "This allows us to safely blow up batteries."See the Story

Saint-Malo · Saint-Malo

How a black water pump replacement helped me narrowly avoid sinking - Practical Boat Owner

Gilbert Park shares lessons learned from a messy black water pump reinstallation job that may have saved his boat during a French cruising holiday.Photo: Gilbert Park.After a lovely week-long trip up the River Rance, I purposefully approached Port des Sablons, St Malo, on a hot, sunny day. I’d chosen this marina because its facilities included a black water pump out station. The tank aboard Let’s Go, my Mitchell 28 Classique, had filled up while…Read Article

Waterlooville · Waterlooville

Comparing the Westerly Typhoon 37 and 6 other designs - Practical Boat Owner

Rupert Holmes looks at the the Westerly Typhoon 37, his favourite Westerly model of all time, and other alternative boats you might want to considerThe Westerly Typhoon 37 came with a powerful fractional rig but was easily handled and was a solid upwind performer. Photo: David Harding.Westerly had a reputation for building sturdy, though unexciting, cruising boats that offered a lot of space and comfort by the standards of their era. However, it…Read Article

The Garmin chartplotter + 7 other options - Practical Boat Owner

Your buying guide for electronic navigation, featuring the Garmin chartplotter and models from Raymarine, B and G, Simrad, and morechartplotterAli Wood weighs in on the Garmin chartplotter and other electronic navigation options from Furuno, Raymarine, B&G, Lowrance, Simrad, and Orca. Furuno Furuno NAVNet TZtouch3 plotter. Photo: Foruno. Furuno’s NAVNet TZtouch 3 range is available in 10in and 13in screens. An ‘XL’ version is available in 16, 22…England · England Read Article

Sailors urged to report collisions with whales and other marine life - Practical Boat Owner

The sailing community is being urged to participate in an anonymous global survey to document collisions at sea between sailing boats and whales or other marine life.© Amory Ross/11th Hour RacingUnlike the shipping sector, there is no requirement for systematic reporting for strikes at sea within the sailing world, so interactions with orcas, whales and other marine life often only appear in the news cycle when they impact a boat’s sporting perf…Whales · Southampton Read Article

How to install a boat inverter - Practical Boat Owner

Roger Hughes explains how he installed a boat inverter to have a powerful new source of silent AC power for his yacht. ABOVE With many different makes available, it can be a challenge to find the best inverter for a particular application. Roger’s choice was based on price, output, and specification. Photo: Roger Hughes.When I bought my schooner Britannia, it only had a small 1,500W inverter that was not powerful enough to run the additional ele…United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

Sailors urged to help protect the Mediterranean monk seal in Greece - Practical Boat Owner

Sailors visiting Greece can help protect one of the world's rarest seals by reporting sightings or checking and avoiding restricted breeding areas while cruising the Ionian or AegeanAlmost half of the population of Mediterranean monk seal lives in Greece. Credit: J.Gonzalvo/Tethys Research Institute (not to be republished without permission)Planning a sailing trip to Greece? Sailors are being encouraged to keep an eye out for the Mediterranean m…Environment · Greece Read Article

How to use a shore line to secure a boat at anchor - Practical Boat Owner

Genevieve Leaper explains why, in some circumstances, using a shore line to keep the boat secure makes perfect senseA shore line is ideal for anchoring on a rocky coastline, especially if you need additional shelter from trees. Credit: Genevieve LeaperSailing in Patagonia was one of the most memorable experiences of my life, for wilderness, wildlife and extreme weather, not to mention meeting my partner Aleko, who was sailing his Nicholson 32, B…Chile · Chile Read Article

How does a boat bow thruster work? - Practical Boat Owner

How does a boat bow thruster work? Mike Attree explains, and shares how he repaired this handy bit of kit on his own yachtMike removed the bow thruster motor and relay to troubleshoot the cause of the problem; it was corroded relay solenoids. Photo: Mike Attree.Recently, we were in a tricky berthing situation, but when I operated the bow thruster controls, to my surprise it didn’t work, writes Mike Attree. Once the initial shock had passed, I …United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

Best centre cockpit sailboat designs: the Moody 34 and 346 + 5 alternative yachts - Practical Boat Owner

The Moody 34 and 346 were the smallest and best-selling of Moody’s centre cockpit sailboat models in the 1980s. Rupert Holmes weighs in on their merits and offers 5 alternative designs. The Moody 346’s hull shape gives her good directional stability. Photo: David Harding.Today, new centre cockpit sailboat designs are rarely encountered other than at the high end of the market for larger yachts, such as those produced by Oyster and Contest. But i…United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

Abandoned boats and end-of-life vessels – a growing problem - Practical Boat Owner

Abandoned wrecks and end-of-life vessels hogging cheap moorings and clogging up Britain’s foreshores are a growing problem and environmental concern, agree harbour authorities, sailors and community groups. More than 400m of shore-line at Eastney looked like this – or worse –where 118 abandoned boats have been removed since 2022. Credit: Langstone HarbourThe issue and associated costs are expected to escalate in the next decade as we are dealing…St Mary · St Mary Read Article

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