Keep your Blakes seacocks in top condition with a regular service. Marine surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies shows us how
Theo Stocker
A generous community – Editor’s letter September 2020
I doubt many of us would sail today had someone not introduced us to sailing, whether in an old wooden dinghy, a Contessa 32 across the North Sea, or a…
How to: change a marine diesel water impeller
A well maintained impeller pump should prevent a failed impeller, says Bruce Jacobs of Rubicon 3
A boat of one’s own – Editor’s letter August 2020
What was striking was that even on a familiar boat in perfect weather, sailing by yourself is a lot more demanding - read the editor's welcome to the August 2020…
How to: troubleshoot your marine diesel fuel system
One of the most common causes of a marine diesel engine not starting is a fuel problem. If you have engine problems and you have ruled out an electrical issue,…
The call of the sea – Editor’s letter Summer 2020
Sailors, like migratory creatures, long for the open water as the summer beckons - read the editor's welcome to the Summer 2020 issue of Yachting Monthly, now on sale
Yachting Monthly Summer 2020 – on sale 18 June
Welcome to the latest issue of Yachting Monthly, packed with great features, including: SAILING SKILLS Rig checks to refine your boat Getting your rig set up properly can refine…
How to: troubleshoot your diesel engine electrics
Promotional feature in association with GJW Direct. If you're engine won't start, knowing how to find the source of the problem will help you get underway
Contessa 32: A brand new classic
Theo Stocker visits the Jeremy Rogers yard to see the latest Contessa 32 take shape
Technical: Overhaul your steering compass
With an old and leaking steering compass, Theo Stocker finds out how to make sure his is in peak condition