# Practical Boat Owner Magazine > Digital sailing magazine with expert advice and guides for boat owners. (iPhone/iPad app by Future plc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-boat-owner-magazine/id521062536 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) - Category: Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.46/5 from 217 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 23 MB - Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish - Released: 2012-06-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-boat-owner-magazine/id521062536/reviews.md ## What is Practical Boat Owner Magazine? Practical Boat Owner is the UK’s best-selling sailing magazine, packed with expert advice, hands-on projects and essential guides for every boat owner. Now available in a convenient digital version, it’s your go-to resource for making the most of your time on the water. Inside every issue: - Step-by-step maintenance and repair tips - Gear reviews, from GPS devices to navigation charts - Advice on buying, restoring or preparing your boat - Coverage on safety, weather and seasonal sailing ideas From day sailing to long-haul cruising, Practical Boat Owner is your companion for smart, confident boating. Download now and enjoy your free trial. ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/ ## Key features - Maintenance and repair tips - Gear reviews - Boat buying and restoration advice - Safety and weather coverage - Seasonal sailing ideas - Digital magazine access ## Recent user reviews (10 of 54) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-boat-owner-magazine/id521062536/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Still waiting for old issues! *2022-03-04, version 6.0.20* I have used this app for years because it allows me to keep digital versions of the mags. The latest update has ruined this. All my purchased issues prior to 2020 are lost. The publishers, who updated the app, say speak to Apple. Apple say they can’t troubleshoot a third party app, which seems reasonable. This is very poor customer service from the publishers. Update (Feb 2022) - in Oct 2021 a message on the app said the older issues would be uploaded by the middle of Dec 2021. Still waiting. UPDATE Mar 2022 this message has now disappeared. Until this is done I can’t even have a chance of getting my older issues back. Every time I ask for help, I get much the same “restore purchases” spiel, which is useless. Poor, poor, poor. ### 1/5 — Titles keep disappearing *2021-10-05, version 6.0.20* It’s chaotic and it keep losing my subscription ### 1/5 — Frustrating *2021-02-21, version 7.2.0* The magazine is brilliant but the App is proving to be a nightmare list too long suffice to say the support by the developers has been stretched ### 5/5 — J D *2020-02-20, version 7.1.0* Very useful and much needed publication for keeping up to date and in the know as a boat owner. ### 5/5 — PBO online *2019-03-23, version 7.1.0* Very convenient way to read a great magazine.... ### 1/5 — Crashing all the time *2018-12-13, version 7.0.0* About a day ago the app started crashing as it loaded - rebooted iPad deleted and reinstalled read a few pages then it crashed again, and again won’t load. Tried app support link on AppStore but that goes to page not found!!!! ### 2/5 — Digital edition lags print edition *2018-08-08, version 6.0.2* The app really lets down the first rate content. The June edition was on newstands nearly a week ago but no sign of the digital edition yet. Photographs very blurry on an iPhone. Update: although the July 2018 edition appears in the Issues tab, it's not possible to purchase it. The button label is "Buy issue for" with no price, and the button can't be pressed. ### 3/5 — Slow and buggy update *2018-05-20, version 6.0.2* Version 6 is really slow on my iPad 3 - especially scrolling through the list of issues. Initially, after "upgrading" I lost access to content I had access to in the previous version (through an iTunes subscription - so Time will not investigate and asked me to take this up with Apple); this has now been fixed. But I still don't plan to renew my subscription. ### 4/5 — PBO iosh app *2018-02-18, version 6.0.1* Worse app ever: slow clumsy, can’t access urls through the magazine. Doesn’t update latest issue until all printed copies on sale. It showed March 18 edition now its disappeared Awful app ### 4/5 — PBO unsubscribed *2017-12-26, version 6.0.1* Lazy publishers. No active links to articles or even potentially interesting advertisers ! Page size doesn't fit screen. All the time we keep paying for this ... that's exactly what we'll get. ## Frequently asked questions about Practical Boat Owner Magazine ### What is Practical Boat Owner Magazine? Practical Boat Owner Magazine is the UK's best-selling sailing magazine, now available in a digital format. It provides expert advice, maintenance tips, gear reviews, and guides for all boat owners. ### How can I access content in Practical Boat Owner Magazine? You can access content by taking a free trial, purchasing a single issue, or subscribing within the app. Back issues, specials, and future issues are also available for purchase. ### What kind of content is included in Practical Boat Owner Magazine? The magazine includes step-by-step maintenance and repair tips, gear reviews, advice on buying and restoring boats, and coverage on safety, weather, and seasonal sailing ideas. ### Does Practical Boat Owner Magazine offer a free trial? Yes, a free trial is offered, but it is only available to new subscribers. You can cancel anytime during the trial period without being charged. ### How do subscriptions for Practical Boat Owner Magazine work? Subscriptions are available on monthly and annual terms and auto-renew until you cancel. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. ### Can I print content from the digital edition of Practical Boat Owner Magazine? No, the digital edition of Practical Boat Owner Magazine is not printable. It also does not include covermount items or supplements found in the print edition. ### What is the update frequency for Practical Boat Owner Magazine? The app was last updated on June 9, 2025, with version 7.1.14. Specific issue release frequency is not detailed but implies regular publication. ### What devices is Practical Boat Owner Magazine available on? While specific device compatibility is not listed, the app is available for download, suggesting compatibility with common iOS and Android devices based on its release date and age rating. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 7.1.14 — 2025-06-09 We’ve enhanced app stability and usability for an even better, smoother reading experience ## More apps by Future plc - [T3 Magazine for iPad & iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t3-magazine-for-ipad-and-iphone/id392680566) - [Wallpaper* International](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaper-international/id443153360) - [Wallpaper* Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaper-magazine/id443169800) - [Guitarist Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarist-magazine/id450488501) - [3D World Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-world-magazine/id451397015) - [Computer Music Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/computer-music-magazine/id451402723) All apps by Future plc: https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*