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Chris Mardon took on the eventful challenge of sailing a friend’s Moody 426 from Portugal to the UK via the Bay of Biscay. Here’s what he learned…

Jake Frith looks at the Viko S30 and wonders how far he’d cruise in this affordable Polish-built cruiser…

Cruising legend Jimmy Cornell reveals the results of his latest boat survey and compares the findings with those he first published in PBO 40 years ago

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

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

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

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

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

PBO reader Paul Carey has had some joy cleaning his carburettor with an ultrasonic cleaner. Here’s what engine whisperer Stu Davies thinks of this tool…

PBO reader Andy Peach has a question about the right type of propeller antifoul to use. Our paint and antifoul expert Vyv Cox has this advice…