PRACTICAL FEATURES

My boat disappeared!
Mike Coates returned from a walk ashore to find his boat gone from the Norwegian fjord where he’d left it

Installing a new autopilot system
Fitting a new autopilot system is a fairly straightforward job

Repair an inflatable
Puncture repairs in an inflatable PVC tender can be tricky – we show you how it’s done

Cleaning windows
Plastic windows looking scratched and foggy? We’ll show you how to restore them

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

GEAR TESTS AND REVIEWS

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

Lifejacket focus
A British factory is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of lifejackets. Dick Everitt reports on some of the latest developments

PLUS: PBO Chandlery - The newest gear reviewed and thousands of chandlery products for sale

BOAT TESTS AND REVIEWS

New Comet 33
This smart new Italian job is put through her paces on the water

Elizabethan 23
The little cruiser that punches above her weight on all fronts except size

Repairing Bluefin
Two lads take on the task of repairing the world’s first offshore GRP catamaran

Spot a bargain cruiser
Look beyond the usual suspects and you could find yourself a bargain cruiser-racer trailer-sailer from just £1,500

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...

CRUISING FEATURES

Calabria and Campania
Italy’s south-west coast is a peaceful and relatively unspoilt cruising ground with plenty to recommend it, says Richard Hare

Llangollen Canal
Cruising the Llangollen Canal on the border of Wales and Shropshire – it’s one of the most popular cruising canals in Britain

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

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

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 / Chart corrections - Latest corrections and updates from the Admiralty

On sale 1 May 2008