Boat maintenance
Followtheboat: How to replace your boat’s old fridge
It’s technical time in this week’s episode, and this is a subject dear to every boat-owners heart. Fridges are important all year, of course, but when crossing oceans and sailing…
Essential engine checks: Handy tips to make the job easier
Discover the engine checks you need to in order to keep her ticking over nicely
Marine fuel saving tips: Save money and make your boat go further in eight easy steps
We all know that marine fuel doesn't come cheap - these easy to follow tips will save you cash and get the most out of your boat
Boat canvas cleaning made easy
Read our boat canvas cleaning guide and give your boat a quick and cost-effective makeover
Simple rigging checks for your boat
Keeping a close eye on your rigging is an essential part of boat maintenance and good seamanship
Lake District: Boat Safety Scheme not ‘comprehensive’
The National Park has decided against the MAIB's recommendation to implement the boat safety scheme.
MP and fisherman’s widow backs RNLI fishing safety campaign
The RNLI has launched a fishing safety campaign aimed at commercial fishermen to prevent injuries and death in deck machinery accidents.
Want cleaner diesel? How about hiring a duck?
MarShip UK have launched a new portable diesel cleaning and de-watering system: the Diesel Duck.
Protecting you and your crew from carbon monoxide poisoning
Marine surveyor Tony Skeats talks through the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and how you can protect yourself and your crew
Petrol vs diesel engines
Faced with petrol or diesel, be realistic. Diesel engines have a reputation for greater reliability and safety, and at present for far cheaper fuel costs
Sail care made easy
A suit of sails doesn’t come cheap these days so we’ve outlined a number of sail care tips to help prolong their life
Beginner’s guide to boat cleaning
Find out the boat cleaning jobs you need to do to get your vessel into excellent shape before she heads out on the water
Antifouling your boat
Get your boat into shape ahead of the new season with our guide to antifouling