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Terminally ill sailor from Sussex completes inspiring voyage around British Isles

Brighton, England · Brighton

Terminally ill sailor from Sussex completes inspiring voyage around British Isles

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A terminally ill sailor from Seaford has completed her inspiring 2,000 mile solo voyage around the UK.See the Story

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

United Kingdom · United Kingdom

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 …Read Article

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

United Kingdom · United Kingdom

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…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

Adulterated Diesel Warning: Cheap Fuel Now, Expensive Repairs Later

With trucking costs climbing in South Africa, some operators are turning to cheaper diesel sources, sometimes fully aware it’s not the best quality, but in many cases, unknowingly buying adulterated fuel believing it’s legitimate. But beneath the promise of low prices lies a dangerous trend that could be damaging engines, draining profits, and even landing unsuspecting transporters in legal trouble. A 2023 report by the Department of Resources a…South Africa · South Africa See the Story

Best marine sealants and adhesives for boat jobs - Practical Boat Owner

With help from adhesive and sealant expert Laurie Brebner, PBO’s Ali Wood explains which works best for different jobs on a boatKnowing how sealants and adhesives work is essential for making sure you choose the right product for the jobHave you ever emerged on deck after a rough passage only to find it’s dryer above than below? Leaky windows, hatches and deck fittings can happen on any boat, but in extreme cases, water ingress can lead to struc…United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

How I switched to electronic charts - Practical Boat Owner

Ali Wood recalls her first sailing passage using electronic chartsAli enjoyed plotting her delivery voyage on Imray’s paper charts. Photo: Ali Wood.When I took delivery of PBO Project Boat Maximus, I used electronic charts for the first time, but only in combination with paper charts. It had been two decades since I’d studied my RYA Yachtmaster theory, and I wanted to be sure I could adequately read a paper chart before getting to grips with ele…Chichester · Chichester Read Article

CenterPoint lays out storm response improvements in wake of Houston derecho, Hurricane Beryl

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CenterPoint leaders highlighted the changes the energy company made after the derecho and Hurricane Beryl caused widespread power outages last summer.Hurricanes · Houston See the Story

Disabled athlete and engineer Jazz Turner ‘smashes’ charity fundraising target

Jazz Turner has raised her £30,000 fundraising target to £50,000, aiming to break records by sailing solo, unassisted, and non-stop around Britain for Sailability.Jazz Turner is taking on an ambitious fundraising mission. Photo: Tom PilstonJazz Turner, a GB para-athlete and engineer from Seaford, East Sussex, set off on 2nd June, hoping to become the first wheelchair user to sail solo, unassisted, and non-stop around Britain while raising £30,00…YouTube See the Story

How to install a Halyard Aquadrive in a Contessa 32 - Practical Boat Owner

Colin King shows how he fitted an antivibration system for smoother, quieter cruising and reduced wear on his yacht’s engine and gearboxColin’s Contessa 32 Coppelia in the yardLike many boat owners I got increasingly fed up with the noise and vibration generated by my engine and gearbox, and concerned about the possibility of damage to the gearbox bearings and seals. After a bit of research I decided to fit a Halyard Aquadrive anti-vibration sys…United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

How to make cockpit cushions - Practical Boat Owner

Paul Vellacott discovers that making cockpit cushions saves money and is comfortably within everyone’s capabilitiesOne of the finished cockpit cushions in Paul Vellacott’s Feeling 306. Credit: Paul VellacottWe have owned our 9m (30ft) Feeling 306 for about six years. The cockpit seating is well designed for our needs, but each year we have found ourselves longing for something a little more comfortable than GRP, writes Paul Vellacott. We conside…United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

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