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THIS MONTH IN PBO
Waiting for the tide with the editor, Logbook -
this month's news and views featuring an interview with cruising expert Jimmy
Cornells on the truth about piracy against yachtsmen. Columns from James
Stevens and Andrew
Simpson, Readers' letters and more words of wisdom
from Dave
Selby, and acclaimed author Sam Llewellyn, plus Bosun's
bag - maritime mischief with
Jake Kavanagh.
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PRACTICAL
FEATURES
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My boat disappeared!
Mike Coates returned from a walk ashore to find his boat gone
from the Norwegian fjord where he’d left it
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Installing a new autopilot system
Fitting a new autopilot system is a fairly straightforward job |
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Repair an inflatable
Puncture repairs in an inflatable PVC tender can be tricky – we show
you how it’s done |
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Cleaning windows
Plastic windows looking scratched and foggy? We’ll show you
how to restore them |
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Stop thief!
Boat owners are prime targets for criminals, with millions of pounds
worth of gear stolen every year. Follow our advice to protect
your vessel and valuables |
PLUS:
Ask the experts -
Are cheaper Chinese sails worth buying? And advice on leaking header
tanks and SSB reception / Practical
Projects - Making an anchor angel, simple tide times and
an easier oil change / Boat
Owner's Sketchbook -
Practical ideas on motor-sailer wheelhouse design
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GEAR TESTS AND
REVIEWS
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Boat alarms
Keep track of your boat wherever you are. We look at what you can monitor
and some of the systems which are available
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Lifejacket focus
A British factory is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of
lifejackets. Dick Everitt reports on some of the latest developments
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PLUS:
PBO Chandlery - The newest gear reviewed
and thousands of chandlery products for sale
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BOAT TESTS AND REVIEWS
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New Comet 33
This smart new Italian job is put through her paces on the water |
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Elizabethan 23
The little cruiser that punches above her weight on all fronts except
size |
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Repairing Bluefin
Two lads take on the task of repairing the world’s first offshore
GRP catamaran
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Spot a bargain cruiser
Look beyond the usual suspects and you could find yourself a bargain
cruiser-racer trailer-sailer from just £1,500 |
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Contessa 32 restoration
The Contessa 32’s original builder, Jeremy Rogers, puts fresh
ideas into a rebuild |
PLUS: Find
a boat - Thousands of boats for sale in PBO's brokerage
and classified pages / New Boats - A first
look at the RAnger 99, Voyager 10, Powercat695 and a Cormorant
in kit form / Practical Motorboating - Fuel-efficient
outboards, bow thrusters, the latest on red diesel and more...
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CRUISING FEATURES
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Calabria and Campania
Italy’s south-west coast is a peaceful and relatively unspoilt cruising
ground with plenty to recommend it, says Richard Hare
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Llangollen Canal
Cruising the Llangollen Canal on the border of Wales and Shropshire – it’s
one of the most popular cruising canals in Britain
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Misadventure on the Roach
One moment you’re sailing happily in the River Roach, the next
you’re high and dry with a falling tide and a forest of samphire
all around |
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Sail to South Brittany
Don’t be put off by the reputation of Brittany’s Chenal du Four and
Raz de Sein – these challenging passages can be conquered
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PLUS: Cruising
notes - An oasis of good service and security in a Moroccan
marina, plus a West Highland Terrier who lived aboard in the Med
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corrections -
Latest corrections and updates from the Admiralty
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On sale 1 May 2008
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