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  • The Ultimate Boat Winterisation Guide

    28th Oct 2026

    The Ultimate Boat Winterisation Guide

    Boat winterisation protects more than the engine. Water trapped in a shower mixer can split a fittin…

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  • PLB vs EPIRB vs AIS MOB: Which Emergency Beacon Should You Carry?

    23rd Oct 2026

    PLB vs EPIRB vs AIS MOB: Which Emergency Beacon Should You Carry?

    A PLB and an EPIRB send a 406MHz distress alert through the international Cospas-Sarsat satellite s…

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  • What Size Anchor Chain and Rope Do I Need? A Complete Ground-Tackle Sizing Guide

    16th Oct 2026

    What Size Anchor Chain and Rope Do I Need? A Complete Ground-Tackle Sizing Guide

    Anchor chain and rope must be sized for the fully loaded boat, expected wind and sea conditions, an…

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  • What Size Mooring Rope Do I Need? Diameter, Length, Material and Spring-Line Guide

    9th Oct 2026

    What Size Mooring Rope Do I Need? Diameter, Length, Material and Spring-Line Guide

    The correct mooring rope is selected by more than boat length. Displacement, windage, berth exposur…

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  • How to Winterise a Boat Freshwater System: Tanks, Pumps, Calorifiers and Toilets

    2nd Oct 2026

    How to Winterise a Boat Freshwater System: Tanks, Pumps, Calorifiers and Toilets

    To winterise a boat freshwater system, turn off heat and power safely, drain the tank and calorifie…

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  • Can You Paint New Antifoul Over Old Antifoul? Compatibility, Priming and Preparation

    25th Sep 2026

    Can You Paint New Antifoul Over Old Antifoul? Compatibility, Priming and Preparation

    You can often apply new antifouling over an existing coating, but only when the old antifoul is sou…

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  • Electric vs Petrol Outboard for a Dinghy: Range, Weight, Cost and Real-World Use

    18th Sep 2026

    Electric vs Petrol Outboard for a Dinghy: Range, Weight, Cost and Real-World Use

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  • Which Marine Sealant Should I Use? Boat Sealants and Adhesives Explained

    11th Sep 2026

    Which Marine Sealant Should I Use? Boat Sealants and Adhesives Explained

    The right marine sealant depends on five questions: what materials are being joined, where the join…

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  • What Fire Extinguishers Do I Need on a Leisure Boat in the UK?

    4th Sep 2026

    What Fire Extinguishers Do I Need on a Leisure Boat in the UK?

    There is no single extinguisher number that applies to every UK leisure boat. The answer depends on…

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  • Boat Shore Power Explained: Safe Connections, Galvanic Isolators and Corrosion

    24th Aug 2026

    Boat Shore Power Explained: Safe Connections, Galvanic Isolators and Corrosion

    Boat shore power allows a vessel to use marina mains electricity for battery charging and onboard a…

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