Maintenance
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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?
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Refurbishing a classic motor yacht
The difficulties during the restoration process of a 1960s Feadship powerboat
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Cleaning your dinghy
How to get the best results when cleaning your tender
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Practical boating: Calculating tidal heights
In this month's Practical Boating we show you how to calculate tidal heights
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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
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Practical boating: calculating secondary ports
It doesn't take long to forget even basic navigational theory, so brush up with this video
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Issuing a Mayday call
Neale talks you through making a Mayday call
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Adjusting your tappets
MBM's Neale Byart looks at adjusting your tappets
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Polishing your boat
This month we look at how to bring your boat back to life by polishing
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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
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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
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Winterising your engine
Our practicals editor talks you through the practicalities of protecting your engine over winter
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Cleaning your canopy
Watch the video for a step by step guide to bring your canopy back to life
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Dealing with an overheat
Watch the video for a step by step guide on how to deal with an overheat
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Calibrating your depth-sounder
Watch the video for a step by step guide on how to calibrate your depth sounder
