High-tech laminate sails sound appealing but conventional woven sails remain a better all-round option for cruising – as long as you take care of them…

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

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

Rust accumulation inside the fuel tank is a problem on bikes that aren’t used very often or that have stood idle for a while. Thankfully, with a little bit of applied science, fixing the issue is a pleasingly labour-free process

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While many motorhomes are fitted with a smart set of alloy wheels, not all are and some of these factory wheels can be quite boring and, in the case of older wheels, can really limit your tyre options