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Your one-stop-shop for the practical side of boating, from performing essential onboard jobs, to getting the most of your equipment.
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Your pre-season Safety checks

MBM's Technical Editor Neale Byart looks at what you need to check before starting the boating season

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How to use your DSC radio

Neale shows you how to use DSC on VHF radios - from sending a distress alert to calling another boat

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Winterising your boat (part 1)

Last month we showed you how to winterise your engine, this month it's all about the other jobs you need to carry out to protect your boat over winter

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Winterising your boat (part 2)

In the second part of our winterising your boat tutorial, Neale explains how to get the most out of dehumidifiers and heaters, as well as offering anti-corrosion, greasing and polishing advice

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Winterising your engine

Our practicals editor talks you through the practicalities of protecting your engine over winter

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Using radar (part 2)

In the second of his videos on using radar on your boat, Motor Boats Monthly's Neale Byart explains what the terms VRM, EBL and MARPA mean

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Using radar (part 1)

In this first video, Motor Boats Monthly's Neale Byart talks you through the basic functions of radar, including increasing and decreasing gain and reducing clutter

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Start-up checks

Neale takes us through those important pre and post start-up checks

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Keep your boat running smoothly

Download your free start-up checklist here

Tip of the Month

Update your electronics this winter
Check with the manufacturer of your electronics to see if there has been any software upgrades since your purchase. Winter is a good time to sort out little jobs like this. The upgrades are normally free, they are usually easy to upload and will offer you all the newest features available.

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