Hatching a solution
“This boat has too many storage compartments” is not a sentence any boatie has ever uttered. Because no matter how many lockers and shelves…
The art of marquetry
When lockdown leaves you with too much time on your hands, it’s good to dive into an arcane woodworking skill like marquetry.
Isolating times
Isolation during Covid-19 and lockdown is a perfect time to tackle those bitty jobs you’ve been meaning to do for the last five years but…
Underwater lights
Boaties who stay out after sunset know that a whole new world opens up in the darkDifferent marine creatures appear and if you’re keen on…
War on birds
Anyone who leaves a boat unattended knows that pests, birds in particular, are a constant, messy nuisance.
To regalvanise – or not
One of the unsung pieces of equipment on your boat is the ground tackle – the anchor, chain and rode holding you in place while fishing,…
Party central
While many of us go boating for peace and solitude, there are times when the term ‘party boat’ may be appropriate. New Year’s Eve is one of…
How does it feel?
Hydraulic steering is one of those largely-ignored systems on boats that rarely makes the routine maintenance list. But it does need a…
Suck it up
A fundamental part of every vessel’s operational safety, a bilge pump’s capacity and installation must be carefully considered.
Winching ahead
Established in 1965, when James Nilsson built his first winch using a Fisher & Paykel washing machine motor and gearbox, the Nilsson…
To paint…or not?
No matter how carefully you look after your pride and joy, eventually it starts to look a bit shabby. If you’re considering a new look –…
When she won’t start
We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling at the end of a day’s boating when you turn the key and are rewarded with a faint click. Before…
