The electric outboard motor has been around for many years, but they have either been too low powered or their lead acid batteries have made them too heavy to lift…
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Helly Hansen Ahiga V4 HP Sneakers review
These deck sneakers, or aqua-trainers as Helly Hansen like to call them, are pitched by the Norwegian brand as a versatile boat shoe that can be worn during a whole…
Best life vests for paddleboards, kayaks and dinghies – 50N buoyancy
Paddling, kayaking and dinghy sailing are fabulous ways to get out on the water even on a really tight budget. But, no matter how good you are at swimming, a…
Best Boat Safety Equipment – Essential marine safety gear
Getting started in boating you’ll be advised by anyone with an opinion that you should get the best boat safety equipment. The list can be mind boggling. I do double…
Gerber Center-Drive Multitool Tested & Reviewed
Gerber Center-Drive Best all-round multitool Specifications: Make: Gerber | Model: Centre-Drive / Center-Drive | Weight: 265g | Blade length: 74mm | Closed length: 116mm | Locking blade: Yes | Features:…
The best mast climbing gear for sailors & solo climbers
The best mast climbing gear for solo sailors or double handed sailors can be found in some well known high street stores and not necessarily in a chandlery. This buyers…
Best boat hook for catching a mooring buoy
What’s the best boat hook? Well that depends. There’s never just one is there… I don’t know about you, but I have a love hate relationship with my current boat…
Gerber Dual Force multitool review
Best on test for powering through tough jobs Gerber Dual Force This multitool has four swivel out tools: a sharp smooth blade, a wood saw blade, a double sided file…
SwellPro SPRY+ Drone Review
We’ve always enjoyed photography and video-making as we’ve cruised Maunie of Ardwall, our Vancouver 38 Pilot, writes Graham Keating, but getting a SwellPro SPRY+ Drone has really improved things. Ever…
Best Designer Boat Shoes: 6 Fashion-Forward Styles
Deck shoes are a staple of any sailor’s wardrobe, but they’re not limited to sailing anymore. For many shoemakers, the classic topsider has evolved from purely functional footwear to a…