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Leisure Boat Guides
Practical buying, ownership, maintenance, safety, navigation and cruising guidance for leisure boats under 12 metres.
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Start with a subject area, then move through focused guides written for owners, buyers and leisure boaters.
19 guides
Maintenance & Technical
Practical maintenance, engines, systems, hull care and seasonal work.
15 guides
Cruising & Lifestyle
Passage planning, weekends aboard and destination-based boating guidance.
12 guides
Marinas, Moorings & Trailers
Berths, moorings, anchoring, trailers, launching and boat storage.
10 guides
Rules, Licences & Documentation
Licences, registration, CE rules, documentation and border formalities.
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Essential leisure boat guides
Ten broad guides provide the quickest route into the main subjects, with more detailed articles linked around them.
Buying & Choosing
Complete Guide to Buying a Boat Under 12 Metres
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Complete Guide to Owning and Running a Leisure Boat
Read guide →Buying & Choosing
Boat Types Explained
Read guide →Maintenance & Technical
Boat Engines Explained
Read guide →Safety & Seamanship
Small-Boat Safety Guide
Read guide →Navigation & Electronics
Marine Electronics Guide
Read guide →Sailing
Sailing Boats Under 12m: Complete Guide
Read guide →Motor Boats
Motor Boats Under 12m: Complete Guide
Read guide →Marinas, Moorings & Trailers
Marinas, Moorings and Boat Storage
Read guide →Maintenance & Technical