The mother of invention

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Dave Selby

Chewing on a problem yields a novel solution

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Practical Boat Owner Magazine

The art of juggling tea and a muffin while not tripping over or getting whacked on the head

NEVER STOP SAILING!

The late Jim Mottram explains modifications to make his 23-footer easier to sail. Here are just some of his tips from the archives

Rob Adams recounts the debilitating trauma of fitting a black water tank to his classic boat

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

All Smacks Boats are fitted to the owner's specifications, Clive compares two that he has owned; a fast one and a comfortable one

The art of juggling tea and a muffin while not tripping over or getting whacked on the head

NEVER STOP SAILING!

The late Jim Mottram explains modifications to make his 23-footer easier to sail. Here are just some of his tips from the archives

Rob Adams recounts the debilitating trauma of fitting a black water tank to his classic boat

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

All Smacks Boats are fitted to the owner's specifications, Clive compares two that he has owned; a fast one and a comfortable one