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Practical Boatowner Magazine

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32 Reviews   •  English   •   Leisure Interest (Sailing & Shipping)
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Practical Boat Owner is the UK’s best selling sailing magazine. Established over 40 years ago and published 13 times a year its mission is to inform readers on how best to maintain and use their boat. Packed with practical know how from buying a boat to modifying, repairing, restoring or kitting out with the latest electronic equipment, PBO has it covered. There is also a comprehensive listing section featuring the latest pre owned boats and equipment for sale as well as other marine services.
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Practical Boatowner

December 2026 Practical Boatowner December 2026 This issue features essential boat maintenance tips, focusing on 19 quick fixes to enhance reliability and comfort on the water. It also includes a comprehensive guide to windlasses and expert advice on selecting the best sailing gear, as voted by readers. Additionally, the issue showcases a selection of perfectly designed boats, appealing to both enthusiasts and practical sailors. Featured: - Practical advice on 19 quick fixes for improving boat reliability - In-depth guide to repairing windlasses - Review of the best sailing gear based on reader recommendations - Insights on NMEA networking for modern boating - Techniques for configuring an asymmetrical spinnaker rig - Step-by-step guide on fitting deck hardware - Overview of perfectly designed boats, including little luggers and Dutch sailing barges - Profile on Yann Quénet and his journey sailing the world in a 4m yacht


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Practical Boatowner December 2026

This issue features essential boat maintenance tips, focusing on 19 quick fixes to enhance reliability and comfort on the water. It also includes a comprehensive guide to windlasses and expert advice on selecting the best sailing gear, as voted by readers. Additionally, the issue showcases a selection of perfectly designed boats, appealing to both enthusiasts and practical sailors.

Featured:

- Practical advice on 19 quick fixes for improving boat reliability
- In-depth guide to repairing windlasses
- Review of the best sailing gear based on reader recommendations
- Insights on NMEA networking for modern boating
- Techniques for configuring an asymmetrical spinnaker rig
- Step-by-step guide on fitting deck hardware
- Overview of perfectly designed boats, including little luggers and Dutch sailing barges
- Profile on Yann Quénet and his journey sailing the world in a 4m yacht
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Practical Boat Owner is the UK’s best selling sailing magazine. Established over 40 years ago and published 13 times a year its mission is to inform readers on how best to maintain and use their boat. Packed with practical know how from buying a boat to modifying, repairing, restoring or kitting out with the latest electronic equipment, PBO has it covered. There is also a comprehensive listing section featuring the latest pre owned boats and equipment for sale as well as other marine services.

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now i buy "PBO"">

Practical Boatowner

there isn't a magazine like that in italy...intersting,practical,technical content.
there used to be "Bolina".
now i buy "PBO"
Reviewed 05 October 2026

Practical Boatowner

Excellent boat magazine, well organized and written. I's a pleasure for me reading it every month.
As an internationally appreciated magazine, I would only suggest to dedicate a little more space to other cruising grounds, especially in the Med area.
Reviewed 04 March 2021

Practical Boatowner

perfect Reviewed 02 March 2021

Good Advice & Info for small boat owners

Good Advice & Info for small boat owners and yachtsmen Reviewed 07 July 2019

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