Freeing a seized swivel car on foresail furling gear - Practical Boat Owner
Chris Mardon fixesa jammed swivel car on the furling genoa aboard his Dufour 40| Practical Boat Owner
Neil Fuller’s antifouling skirt in place ready for work to begin. Photo: Neil Fuller.Neil Fuller keeps his boat dry while antifouling with a simple DIY hull skirt made of waste pipe, fittings, and a polythelene dust sheet. Ever thought of making a hull skirt? Getting fed up with the yearly grind and expense of antifouling Koto’s bottom …Continue reading »| Practical Boat Owner
One of the failed engine mounts Ben Sutcliffe-Davies shares with the audience at his awareness talks. Photo: Ali Wood.Engine mounts are crucial but often overlooked part of your boat. Ben Sutcliffe-Davies explains how often you should replace them, and what happens when they break down and fail. Marine engine mounts are designed to isolate engine vibration noise from the boat’s structure. They’re susceptible to diesel and water …Continue reading »| Practical Boat Owner
Could you replace your in-mast halyard line?Steve Langton threads a new line down through a mast Steve Langton threads a new line down through a mast| Practical Boat Owner
Chris Mardon fixesa jammed swivel car on the furling genoa aboard his Dufour 40| Practical Boat Owner
