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Best daysailers: All thrills, no frills with these compact craft

Peter Poland shines the spotlight on the best daysailers and wonders: are cosseted sailors missing out on excitement and adventure?

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Boat engine failure in the path of a bulk carrier – lessons learned

Charles Godden experienced the fright of boat engine failure in the path of a bulk carrier. Here’s what he learned, plus some expert advice on avoiding this

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Swinging mooring setup: Pros and cons of a cheaper mooring option

Paul Power tried swinging moorings to beat soaring marina prices. Here are his top tips for the best swinging mooring setup…

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Classic cruiser boats: Why GRP models are being welcomed into the fold

Peter Poland considers the reasons why ‘plastic fantastics’ are now being welcomed into the fleets of classic cruiser boats.

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Sailfish 18 buyer s guide: This affordable trailer sailer is surprisingly speedy

Our resident used boat expert Clive Marsh shares his experiences of the Sailfish 18 and explains how to spot a good one on the secondhand market

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