What is a dry dock?

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Ocean-going vessels are taken into these boat garages to keep them shipsh

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How It Works Magazine

5 September 2024

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Practical Boat Owner

A guide to rudders

Delivery skipper Ben Lowings examines how different popular rudder designs affect handling, and explains how to maintain them

Coast Magazine

On thewaterfront

Turning Britain’s redundant industrial ports into mixed-use marinas and waterside leisure destinations is often the go-to route to coastal regeneration

Practical Boat Owner

Improve your cockpit

Want to stop battling with deck gear and tripping over ropes? Ali Wood has some tips to help make the most of this crucial space

Practical Boat Owner

Buying your first motorboat

Jake Kavanagh looks at the main buying choices between new and used and considers the temptation of projects

Practical Boat Owner

Right tools for the job

Stu Davies explains what’s inside his toolbox so he can tackle (almost) any job on board

Practical Boat Owner

Top tweaks to make it easier as you age

NEVER STOP SAILING!