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Viewing The Boat – Essential Checks
Practical Boat Owner

Viewing The Boat – Essential Checks

When should you make an offer to buy a boat, and when should you walk away? Rupert Holmes has the answers

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10+ mins  |
December 2019
10 Tips To Avoid Boat Restoration Pitfalls
Practical Boat Owner

10 Tips To Avoid Boat Restoration Pitfalls

Drew Maglio owns up to his boat-buying mistakes, and has some valuable tips for anyone in the market for a new second-hand yacht

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10+ mins  |
December 2019
What's New In The World Of Boating
Practical Boat Owner

What's New In The World Of Boating

From Russian frigates to accessible motorboats, PBO reports back from the Southampton International Boat Show.

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4 mins  |
November 2019
Farewell To Northern Spain
Practical Boat Owner

Farewell To Northern Spain

On his final Biscay adventure, Jim Mottram revisits his favourite rias and the colourful towns of northern Spain and the French Atlantic coast.

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10+ mins  |
November 2019
Living Aboard In London
Practical Boat Owner

Living Aboard In London

Richard Rogers reflects on the many joys (and occasional hardships) of city life on a 41ft yacht.

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7 mins  |
November 2019
Rescue At Flat Rock
Practical Boat Owner

Rescue At Flat Rock

A navigational error by skipper Owen Moorhouse kicked off a daring helicopter rescue mission and made him a local TV celebrity.

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6 mins  |
November 2019
Twin Keel Performers
Practical Boat Owner

Twin Keel Performers

Don’t be fooled into thinking twin keels means stodgy performance – some can really fly, says Peter Poland.

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10 mins  |
November 2019
Made Of Mettle
Practical Boat Owner

Made Of Mettle

When James Oakley receives some devastating health news, he becomes more determined than ever to complete his home-built aluminium speedboat. Mike Taylor finds out more...

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8 mins  |
November 2019