What’s the real price of long-term cruising? Accountants Christine Muir and Keith Hunt reveal their meticulously kept 12-year balance sheet, and how to afford the lifestyle
Maintenance
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
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
Get Ready for the Season: 8 jobs we often forget
From batteries to logs, Rupert Holmes reminds us of the quick checks with long-lasting implications
Get ready for the season: Essential spring checks
Get your yacht shipshape and ready for launch with top tips from marine surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies. How many of these checks do you do?
How to: check and change an anode
Promotional feature in association with GJW Direct. Keeping your anodes in good order prevents serious damage on board, says Rubicon 3’s Bruce Jacobs
Skippers’ Tips: Replacing jack stays & rudder checks
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at yachtingmonthly@ti-media.com…
How to: service your lifejacket
Checking your lifejacket is in top condition should be done at least every season, says Bruce Jacobs
10 seamanship skills every skipper should master
The 10 common mistakes..and how to avoid them. We ask the experts about the skills every good skipper should have in their armoury.
How to deal with gooey teak caulking
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