Having a yacht survey can be stressful without the right preparation. Ben Sutcliffe-Davies explains how to get the best advice for your money
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Servicing a Blakes seacock
Keep your Blakes seacocks in top condition with a regular service. Marine surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies shows us how
Garmin outage: how safe is online navigation?
July's Garmin outage left Navionics customers unable to access online services including downloading charts. We talk to the cyber security firm Red Sky Alliance about the safety of online navigation…
How to service a winch: an expert’s guide
How to service a winch and keep it running smoothly
Eco friendly sailing: Best practice for green yachting
How easy is it to go eco friendly sailing? We look at the steps cruisers can take to minimise their impact on the marine environment
Best portable sailing dinghies for under £5k
We put six inflatable sailing dinghies under £5,000 to the test to see which one is the best all-rounder and really deserves a place on your boat
How to measure your yacht’s stability
Naval architect Julian Wolfram uses some able hands, scales and maths to explain a practical way to calculate your boat's stability
Why you should stop flooding your engine
Water in the cylinders is enough to destroy an engine, but it's easy to do by mistake, says Vyv Cox
Electric yacht: What are the options for going electric?
Electric and hybrid yachts are growing in popularity; we outline the current options for those making the switch
Why you should regularly check your deck fittings
What’s really going on under your deck fittings? Ben Sutcliffe-Davies investigates the hidden weaknesses