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	Boat Trailers New trailers are now almost exclusively galvanised, so if buying a used trailer it might be better to leave the painted variety well alone unless you are sure it is sound.	More...
	Selva 5.8 C I first saw this craft, as a prototype, whilst savouring a wonderful Italian weekend as the guest of Boat Mart’s good friend Lorenzo Selva. Moored silently in the golden glow of a Lake Como sunset this little boat simply oozed Italian panache and styling. Alas, the following morning, I failed dismally in the mad rush to get aboard.	More...
	Man Overboard None of us want to think about losing a member of the crew over the side, but the sad fact is it is one of the most common boating emergencies. So, here Phil Pickin gives us a quick guide to what to do if you hear those words “man overboard�.	More...
	BACK TO NATURE - SEPTEMBER You may begin to notice that although some of the greenery along the riverbanks is starting to wither away, plants such as the invasive Himalayan balsam are now at their peak. Other waterside plants still in flower include purple loosestrife with striking spikes of pink flowers that dot the river fringe.	More...
	WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING… BATTERY CHARGERS With many different categories of marine battery, it is essential to use the correct charger.	More...
	Volkswagen Tiguan The new Tiguan is a cracker. The Tiguan, which went on sale on 1st February 2008, is Volkswagen's first compact SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle).	More...
	Affordable Fun In An Inflatable Inflatables are a classic example of how to have loads of fun in a small boat. Here David Greenwood answers your top inflatable questions.	More...
	May's Wildlife Column The birds’ nesting season is in full swing by May and wherever you may be sailing around the country summer migrants will be in evidence such as along the sea cliffs where guillemots, razorbills and fulmars can be found sitting on their eggs.	More...
	Crescent Allure 19 As a big fan of classic boats it came as no surprise that Simon Everett was keen to test the Crescent Allure 19 with its traditional looks, but would it tempt him to buy a modern boat?	More...
	Seasonal Boat Care Which jobs you choose to carry out at the end of the season will depend on your own boat’s use and personal preference. For example, will the boat be used during the winter? What facilities are available for transport and storage of the boat? Laying up is the ideal time to do certain maintenance tasks, some of which are essential annual jobs and other are those little jobs that you’ve been putting off over the last few months. Once you’ve carried out the priority jobs the next few months can be spent tinkering with your craft and working through that wish list of improvements that most boaters have.	More...

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