All your instructional guides for Cruising

01 Jun 2011

David Kennett and Megan Blakie share some of the lessons they learned replacing the engine mounts on their Yanmar diesel.

01 Jun 2011

Buying a furler might seem a simple task, but there are many factors to consider, writes Sharon Smallwood.

30 May 2011

Rare indeed is machinery that never weeps oil or grease — especially small marine engines whose owners pay little attention to them until trouble brews.

17 May 2011

Hear that hard 'click, click, click'? Could be your winches telling you they need attention. Experienced cruiser and mechanical engineer, Ralph Skelton, explains how to keep your winches in top working order.

10 May 2011

Self-tacking headsails make sailing short-handed a breeze, explains AY contributor, Ralph Skelton.

10 May 2011

Australian Yachting editor, Barry Henson, interviewed Jean-Francois Fontaine, founder and CEO of Fountaine Pajot. The topic was 'what will the yacht of the future look like?' His views are thought provoking and make fascinating reading.

04 May 2011

Don Thomson tells how to maximise your VHF range with clever repeater usage.

01 May 2011

Rejuvenating old wood or preparing the new, John Tylor gathers advice from experts.

27 Apr 2011

Nothing will send you screaming into the night quicker than a leaky boat. In this article Frank Lanier looks at how to locate and fix those annoying leaks.

27 Apr 2011

Your batteries are critical to engine starts and running all the electrics and electronics found on modern boats, but how do you take care of them to ensure they have a long and productive life? Ralph Skelton takes a look at the care and feeding of your boat's batteries.