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Gear
How to measure your yacht’s stability
Naval architect Julian Wolfram uses some able hands, scales and maths to explain a practical way to calculate your boat's stability
Why you should stop flooding your engine
Water in the cylinders is enough to destroy an engine, but it's easy to do by mistake, says Vyv Cox
Electric yacht: What are the options for going electric?
Electric and hybrid yachts are growing in popularity; we outline the current options for those making the switch
Why you should regularly check your deck fittings
What’s really going on under your deck fittings? Ben Sutcliffe-Davies investigates the hidden weaknesses
Me & My Boat: Vancouver 34 classic
Duncan Kent looks at the enduring appeal of this versatile yacht which is suitable for blue water as well as coastal cruising
Updating your onboard software
Allowing your electronic charts and other software to become out of date is dangerous, but updating can be something of a minefield. Toby Heppell looks at the options...
How do I get an MMSI number and call sign?
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Contessa 32: A brand new classic
Theo Stocker visits the Jeremy Rogers yard to see the latest Contessa 32 take shape
Technical: Overhaul your steering compass
With an old and leaking steering compass, Theo Stocker finds out how to make sure his is in peak condition