Maintenance

Finsulate: Could this prickly antifouling revolutionise boat maintenance?

The ultimate antifouling group test

Staff in chandleries around the country being asked the same question at this time of year; what’s the best paint to antifoul my boat?

Refurbishing a classic motor yacht

The difficulties during the restoration process of a 1960s Feadship powerboat

How to apply a vinyl boat wrap

Editor Hugo Andreae gives his Karnic 2250 a new lease of life with a vinyl wrap, and feels as if he's got a brand new boat.

Welcome video

Welcome to the home of practical boating. Click on the video for a how-to guide on getting the most from your boating

Practical boating: caring for your boat batteries

In this latest practical boating video, we speak to two experts – Nick Eales at Sea Start and Phil Smith at Barden UK – to find out the best way of maintaining your boat batteries

Practical boating: changing your outboard engine oil

In this latest practical boating video, we give you a step-by-step guide to changing the oil in your outboard engine

Cleaning your dinghy

How to get the best results when cleaning your tender

Practical boating: Calculating tidal heights

In this month's Practical Boating we show you how to calculate tidal heights

Practical boating: Calculating a course to steer

With a few boat-free months, it doesn't take long to forget even basic navigational theory, so brush up on your knowedge with this video

Practical boating: calculating secondary ports

It doesn't take long to forget even basic navigational theory, so brush up with this video

Issuing a Mayday call

Neale talks you through making a Mayday call

Adjusting your tappets

MBM's Neale Byart looks at adjusting your tappets

Polishing your boat

This month we look at how to bring your boat back to life by polishing

Winterising your boat (part 1)

Last month we showed you how to winterise your engine, this month it's all about the other jobs you need to carry out to protect your boat over winter

Winterising your boat (part 2)

In the second part of our winterising your boat tutorial, Neale explains how to get the most out of dehumidifiers and heaters, as well as offering anti-corrosion, greasing and polishing advice

Winterising your engine

Our practicals editor talks you through the practicalities of protecting your engine over winter

Cleaning your canopy

Watch the video for a step by step guide to bring your canopy back to life

Dealing with an overheat

Watch the video for a step by step guide on how to deal with an overheat

Calibrating your depth-sounder

Watch the video for a step by step guide on how to calibrate your depth sounder