Fitting a ‘new’ used mast to a sabre 27

Serial boat refitter Ross Barrett promised he wouldn’t start another project but the temptation of a Hershine 37 trawler yacht proved too hard to resist

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

Often overlooked and rarely serviced as often as they should be, winches are a vital element of any sailing boat’s deck gear. But the winch your boat comes with doesn’t have to be the winch you stick

Alastair Buchan explains how to handle sails solo or with few crew

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

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