A multitool is a toolkit in your pocket for when you need it the most. The Yachting Monthly team put eight popular models to the test
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Shorthanded sailing: the latest new gear
The Yachting Monthly team round up the latest marine kit for shorthanded sailing, from electric winches to furlers
Crewsaver Air Deck 230 Inflatable Dinghy
Crewsaver has launched a new inflatable dinghy range. Theo Stocker tests the Crewsaver Air Deck 230 and looks at how it compares with other inflatable dinghies on the market
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
Tested: Volt Metro LS Electric Folding Bike
How practical is the new Volt Metro LS electric folding bike while cruising? Laura Hodgetts puts it to the test to see if it is worth keeping onboard
Best marine diesel engines: a buyer’s guide
Modern marine diesel engines may look very similar to the large, noisy, oily chunks of iron of yesteryear, but a lot has changed under the bonnet, says Sam Fortescue
Why you should check for water in your petrol
Petrol in tanks, whether for your yacht or tender, can go off. Ken Endean suggests an annual precaution
Time to pay attention to your boat hoses
Your boat is full of hoses for many different purposes, many of them critical to essential onboard functions, and even keeping your boat afloat. Make sure they are fit for…
The Great Yachting Monthly Gear Survey
Knowing what equipment will stand up to the rigours of life aboard a cruising yacht is key to making good choices. Tell us about the kit you love, and what…
New Gear: Spinnaker Dumas watch
From sailing clothing to bags the marine market has seen something of a trend in recent years with designs inspired by the past and the newly re-released Spinnaker Dumas watch…