How to clean a carburettor: Our expert’s view on ultrasonic cleaners
WEBDec 22, 2022 · Paul Carey writes: “In recent issues of Practical Boat Owner there has been some discussion on the problems of stale petrol clogging up or leading to poor performance of outboard motors.I’ve had experience with similar problems with lawnmowers and laid-up motorcycles. “The best purchase I ever made to solve these carburettor troubles was an ultrasonic cleaner, available on the internet ...
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WEBFeb 20, 2013 · Save your pockets! August 29, 2013. Winch handle pockets degrade over time and end up looking dirty and messy – so stick them on with industrial-strength Velcro and keep them down below when the boat’s not….
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WEBJun 13, 2024 · July 5, 2024. Jack Gore was just 10 when he became smitten with Victoria. He explains how he turned a neglected Jeanneau Sun 2000 trailer-sailer into his dream boat.
Brexit for boat owners – expert advice updated
WEBDec 27, 2020 · On 5 December the Cruising Association (CA) held an online webinar entitled ‘Brexit Issues for Cruisers’, which they have now made publicly available on Youtube. The webinar programme focuses on the main difficulties facing cruising sailors as a result of Brexit: People issues (including immigration and …
Essential boat buyer’s guide: Sealing the deal on a new boat
WEBNov 2, 2023 · When buying through a broker it’s most likely the Association of Yacht Brokers and Agent’s (ABYA) contract will be used. If buying privately, the RYA’s 14-page Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of a Second-Hand Boat, which is available free to members, is certainly worth using, even for low-value vessels.
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WEBAug 29, 2024 · First published in 1967, Practical Boat Owner is acknowledged as the best title in the world for boat maintenance and repair advice, together with seamanship skills relevant to both novices and seasoned sailors alike. It provides trustworthy advice and information for boaters by highly experienced marine journalists. Our editorial team members are also typical readers – buying a boat for £ ...
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WEBNov 23, 2023 · Problems with ageing bonded boat windows on the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS. January 5, 2024. The window bonding on some Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS yachts manufactured from 2005 onwards is coming undone, caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light over time, and leading to.
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WEBMar 26, 2015 · Hantu Biru handover to competition winner. March 16, 2016. Anna Millington, an electronics engineer from Ferndown, Dorset won the restored PBO Project Boat, after being picked at random from almost 6,000 competition entries.
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WEBJun 27, 2024 · Investigation underway after sailing couple – Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood – found dead in their liferaft. July 22, 2024. Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood left Halifax on their GibSea 42, Theros to sail across the Atlantic to the Azores. They were discovered on 10 July in their liferaft, after….