Mark Ryan learns mid-family cruise the importance of having a secure attachment for his Volvo Saildrive propeller

No need to toe the line with teak these days. When it comes to replacing the deck of your boat, there are a multitude of alternatives to real wood. You can choose between cork, PVC, foam and a host of

John Payne explains the critical importance of lubricating oil for your boat’s engine, and how and when to change it

Groundbaits aren’t cheap, but by using additives you’ll often find less bait is needed to get the same amount of attraction, helping to keep costs down

Dan Webb takes an in-depth look at what he believes to be one of the finest collection of natural water pole floats ever made

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