How I built a SCAMP boat so my sick dog could go sailing again - Practical Boat Owner
When Ozzie’s ‘Collie nose’ diagnosis scuppered his dinghy sailing days, Gary Hardy built a SCAMP boat to get his crew back afloat.| Practical Boat Owner
Cold moulding has practical benefits for trailer-sailers as drying-out issues are avoided. Credit: Richard Johnstone-BrydenRichard Johnstone-Bryden explains cold moulding, a time- and cost-effective method of combining the beauty of wood with the strength and practicality of GRP Richard Johnstone-Bryden explains cold moulding, a time- and cost-effective method of combining the beauty of wood with the strength and practicality of GRP| Practical Boat Owner
Paul Newell soldered the replacement copper wire to the connector at one end and to the compass at the other. Credit: Paul NewellAfter his boat executes an unexpected hard-over turn, Paul Newell diagnoses and repairs a problem with his tiller pilot After his boat executes an unexpected hard-over turn, Paul Newell diagnoses and repairs a problem with his tiller pilot| Practical Boat Owner
The fracture in a failed shroud: wires protrude from the swaged fitting. Credit: Vyv CoxDo you know the difference between a sudden fracture and a fatigue fracture? Understanding the characteristic 'beach marks' is the key to preventing catastrophic failure on your boat, says Vyv Cox Do you know the difference between a sudden fracture and a fatigue fracture? Understanding the characteristic 'beach marks' is the key to preventing catastrophic failure on your boat, says Vyv Cox| Practical Boat Owner
Photo: José-María Molina-García-Pardo.José-María Molina-García-Pardo found a simple way to integrate a self-contained yacht air conditioning system on his Bavaria 38 sailing yacht to help face the hot Mediterranean summer. Wanting to upgrade the comfort of my 2004 Bavaria 38 with a yacht air conditioning system, I found the procedure …Continue reading »| Practical Boat Owner
The overhauled engine was tested at home (a temporary fuel supply and exhaust pipe have been rigged and a hose is supplying cooling water) before it was installed back in Tudor Rose. Photo: Charles Beddingfield.Charles Beddingfield's classic yacht's old BMC 1.8 diesel engine was smoking badly. Rather than shell out for a new engine, he stripped and rebuilt the old one for a fraction of the cost of a replacement. When I started Tudor Rose’s old BMC (British Motor Corporation) 1.8 diesel engi...| Practical Boat Owner
When Ozzie’s ‘Collie nose’ diagnosis scuppered his dinghy sailing days, Gary Hardy built a SCAMP boat to get his crew back afloat.| Practical Boat Owner
No time for tests as EES start date approaches; longer queues likely and ports to ask ferry firms to potentially recoup new costs in ticket price| www.connexionfrance.com
Repeater used wirelessly on the chart table (a portable power pack is advisable to run it). Photo: Dagnall Clutterbuck.Multihull sailor and retired electronics professional Dagnall Clutterbuck shares his affordable method for linking smart devices to his navigation system. Considering a smart navigation system? The advance of electronics, and especially home automation, have given rise to a range of …Continue reading »| Practical Boat Owner
The interconnections were made from copper pipe and fire-resistant marine fuel hose to BS EN ISO 7840. The check valve can be seen in the foreground. Photo: Russell Seaton.Onboard his Albin Ballad 30, Russell Seaton incorporates novel race car technology into a fuel supply and polishing setup into his boat's fuel system. It’s always a good idea to take a closer look at your boat’s fuel system. After we bought Noontide, our …Continue reading »| Practical Boat Owner
After 16 months on the water, Maximus’s Seajet Bioclean Eco-covered hull just needed a quick power wash to remove very light fouling. Photo: Ali Wood.Can you protect your boat in UK waters using foul-release coatings, ultrasonic or biomimetic technology? Rob Melotti investigates the antifouling options on the market. Can you protect your boat in UK waters using foul-release coatings, ultrasonic or biomimetic technology? Rob Melotti investigates the antifouling options on the market.| Practical Boat Owner
After a midnight steering failure, one boat owner learns a hard lesson about the "fiddly" but essential maintenance of remote outboard steering After a midnight steering failure, one boat owner learns a hard lesson about the "fiddly" but essential maintenance of remote outboard steering| Practical Boat Owner
Discover how a boat owner uses a simple air compressor and a collection of versatile air tools to tackle a boat's toughest sanding and cleaning jobs. Discover how a boat owner uses a simple air compressor and a collection of versatile air tools to tackle a boat's toughest sanding and cleaning jobs.| Practical Boat Owner
Peter Draper explains what’s required for a marine gas system to be safe and legal, and how to assess the condition of the gas system on your boat| Practical Boat Owner
After 11 years under the harsh Australian sun John Tylor’s sail cover was falling apart. Here’s how he brought it back to life...| Practical Boat Owner
The correct boat propeller can have a dramatic effect on performance. Ali Wood learns how you can save fuel, reduce drag and go faster| Practical Boat Owner
British disadvantage? Milly Karsten caught up with INEOS Britannia's meteorology and data collection specialist Tom Harrison to find out.| Sailing Today
Hello! It sure has been a while, huh? Here, have a coffee :coffee:.Today, I’ll be writing about the hidden magical gem that is Linear Programming, available in your nearest spreadsheet program, be it LibreOffice Calc, Excel, or Google Sheets.Basics of Linear ProgrammingUnlike the other posts you ...| codingindex.xyz
[Think] Like a Mind Reader by Jonathan Pritchard (2017, paperback only) A while back a smart friend and I were discussing the characteristics of a good self-help or self-improvement book. ThereR…| Sanity in The Diamond Age
