Tony Davies shows how he rebuilt the helm position and instrument panel on a 1970s Reinell V-204 sports cruiser The instrument panel was in need of a complete overhaul. Credit: Tony DaviesTony Davies shows how he rebuilt the helm position and instrument panel on a 1970s Reinell V-204 sports cruiser ..read more

PBO experts and readers share tips on keeping your boat safe in a blow How prepared is your boat to ride out a storm? Credit: Ken EndeanPBO experts and readers share tips on keeping your boat safe in a blow ..read more

Even the best marine ply is not totally moisture resistant and will eventually succumb to rot after extended periods of raised moisture levels. Supersede Marine Board is said to be the first true 1:1 replacement to marine-grade plywood. Supersede has a hollow matrix to improve strength and reduce weightEven the best marine ply is not totally moisture resistant and will eventually succumb to rot after extended periods of raised moisture levels. Supersede Marine Board is said to be the first true 1:1 replacement to marine-grade plywood ..read more

Ben Lowings talks to Bjorn Haraldsson about his simple air-regulated keel The water ballast keel on Skarwen is controlled with a simple air pump. Credit: Bjorn HaraldssonBen Lowings talks to Bjorn Haraldsson about his simple air-regulated keel ..read more

Ali Wood learns how a shy 19-year-old – one of James Wharram’s ‘five girls’ – became a designer, skipper and head of a multihull business Hanneke Boon now heads the James Wharram Designs business. Credit: Hanneke Boon/James Wharram archiveAli Wood learns how a shy 19-year-old – one of James Wharram’s ‘five girls’ – became a designer, skipper and head of a multihull business ..read more

John Cotton describes the modifications he has made to his Albin Ballad to make her a safe and dependable yacht for Nordic single-handing John Cotton has made several modifications to use Albin Ballad. Credit: John CottonJohn Cotton describes the modifications he has made to his Albin Ballad to make her a safe and dependable yacht for Nordic single-handing ..read more

With Starlink’s high-speed internet, do sailors still need satellite phones on board while at sea? Ali Wood looks at the pros and cons of the different systems available to cruisers Cruisers are generally supplementing rather than swapping their satellite communication systems with Starlink for greater connectivity at sea. Credit: James MitchellWith Starlink’s high-speed internet, do sailors still need satellite phones on board while at sea? Ali Wood looks at the pros and cons of the different systems available to cruisers ..read more

Chris Mardon is struggling to understand why his boat battery is not holding a charge. Duncan Kent has some suggestions Even a well maintained set of AGM batteries might reach the end of their useful life after four yearsChris Mardon is struggling to understand why his boat battery is not holding a charge. Duncan Kent has some suggestions ..read more

Ben Good, 60, swaps Drascombe pottering in the Suffolk estuaries for a “proper 60ft offshore yacht” to cross the North Atlantic Credit: Claudia MyattBen Good, 60, swaps Drascombe pottering in the Suffolk estuaries for a “proper 60ft offshore yacht” to cross the North Atlantic ..read more

Roger Hughes digs out his tools and repairs the leaking portlight on his boat Caulking the portlight trim ready for installation. Credit: All photos Roger HughesRoger Hughes digs out his tools and repairs the leaking portlight on his boat ..read more