Motor Boat & Yachting

NEW HORIZONS

With the costs involved in owning your own boat, you really do have to log some serious water time in order to justify it. Work, weather and domestic chores often conspire to keep you firmly tied up on the pontoon, but on occasion the stars align and a plan comes to fruition.

PLANNING A MINI CRUIS

Walrus 2 had just been hauled out for a couple of days and was resplendent, with a sterndrive sporting new anodes, antifoul and polished props. A full service meant she was now ready to cruise.

I dare say we are quite cautious in our approach to venturing away from the known waters around Poole harbour, but I suspect many of you may be the same. So, modest as it may be, this

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