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Best portable boat heaters to stay frost free and cosy – TESTED
The best portable boat heaters have to fulfil a variety of requirements and come in different styles and formats according to application. Do you want to leave your boat and…
Everything you need to know about hydrogenerators
The potential of hydrogeneration has been well understood for decades, but it’s only over the past 15 years that the idea has started to become properly commercialised. In essence, it’s…
Your handy 10-point plan to prepare your yacht for winter
Winter is a great time to make a detailed assessment of your boat’s condition. Dennis O’Neill offers some handy reminders on areas that shouldn’t be overlooked. Standing rigging Check sheaves,…
How a yacht’s hull fittings work
It’s unfortunate but true that the hull on any vessel will have to have some holes in it. This will usually be for the wet exhaust, the stern tube, and…
5 steps for stress free boat storage this winter
Roger Nadin ponders boat storage as he prepares to hang up his sailing gear at the end of the season
Best sailing boots for offshore and coastal sailing
The more you look into the subject of purchasing the the best sailing boots – whether for offshore sailing or coastal cruising , the more complex it appears to become,…
Best men’s deck shoes for manning the station
Every crew member has a checklist of safety requirements they must meet before they set sail on their next adventure, but one item on the bill that can often be…
How it works: all about a yacht’s fuel system
A yacht’s fuel system comprises everything from the boat’s fuel tank to the engine’s fuel injector or injectors. There are two distinct parts of the fuel system: that installed by…
Handheld VHF radio: Six of the best
Handheld VHF radios comes in all levels of specifications and a few now offer DSC and GPS features including the Distress Alert ‘red button’ and direct MMSI calling. One Handhled…