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    A boat sailing towards a tidal headland in poor visibility with no working engine or electrics

    Should you set off with no electrics?

    • April 20, 2022

    With no electrics, would you sail towards a tidal headland in poor visibility? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

    Poor connections is the most common cause of electrical failure on boats. Make sure all terminations are clean, firmly attached and the adjacent cable properly secured. Credit: Duncan Kent

    Rewiring a boat: advice to help you comply with the regulations

    • January 13, 2022

    Rewiring a boat doesn't have to be a headache. We explain the intricacies of upgrading your boat’s DC electrical system to enable compliance with the most recent regulations and to…

    The tools and spares you shouldn’t sail without

    • December 7, 2020

    Give a thought to your inventory this winter to keep you cruising next season, says Rachael Sprot

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    How to: troubleshoot your diesel engine electrics

    • June 18, 2020

    Promotional feature in association with GJW Direct. If you're engine won't start, knowing how to find the source of the problem will help you get underway

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