When was the last time you checked the expiry date on your gas hose? Credit: Ben Sutcliffe Davies

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…

A Sadler 29 which has electric propulsion installed

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

A Victoria 34 sailing

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

A yacht surveyor checking the hull during a yacht survey

Having a yacht survey can be stressful without the right preparation. Ben Sutcliffe-Davies explains how to get the best advice for your money