Your boat is full of hoses for many different purposes, many of them critical to essential onboard functions, and even keeping your boat afloat. Make sure they are fit for…
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9 boat engine checks for a trouble free season
Dennison Berwick gives you a complete guide to getting you boat engine fired up and ready for the new season
Yachting Monthly August 2021 – on sale 22 July
Inside the August 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly we cruise the 10 best rivers in the British Isles, find out more about the new tech cleaning up inboard engines, learn…
Renewable energy afloat: the latest tech
Sam Fortescue examines how renewable energy afloat is benefitting from technical developments in other sectors
Biofuel upgrade will affect older petrol engines
E10 petrol, which contains up to 10% renewable ethanol, will be introduced as standard at petrol forecourts in the UK later this year
Boat maintenance: the 55-point skipper’s checklist
The ultimate boat maintenance checklist to make sure your yacht is ready for launch and the start of the sailing season
Would you switch to electric propulsion?
Would you make the switch? We ask two sailors who have looked at how the real-world numbers stack up on electric propulsion but have reached different conclusions
Outboard engine troubleshooting video – How to check fuel, carburettor, spark, cooling, oil & more
Small four-stroke outboard engines are pretty simple. Max McHugh of Marine Matters explains how to fix the most common problems, from gummed-up carburettors to broken thermostats. IN ASSOCIATION WITH GJW…
How to modernise your boat on a budget
Updating your instruments, and the data you can see on them, needn't cost the earth. Sam Fortescue investigates how to upgrade your boat's tech without spending a fortune
How to save money on yacht survey costs
Having a yacht survey can be stressful without the right preparation. Ben Sutcliffe-Davies explains how to get the best advice for your money