Prior to the new millennium, little thought was given to waste disposal from a vessel. Anything you didn’t want on board invariably went straight over the side, including human waste.…
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Best Men’s Boat Shoes: 6 Styles for Every Sailor
Picking the best men’s boat shoe for your type of sailing doesn’t have to be complicated, but often it is. On one hand, you can go with a basic two-eyelet…
All the kit you need to go sailing offshore or cross the Atlantic
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) has supported hundreds of boats crossing the Atlantic Ocean for over 35 years. It’s become an iconic voyage, is one of the largest ocean…
How to cold start a marine diesel engine
Starting a diesel engine from cold can be a tricky business. Many direct-injection engines use extra fuel for cold starting. On some, such as small Yanmars, this extra fuel is…
Revolve stowable boat hook – tested & reviewed
The Revolve stowable boat hook on test I was very happy to test the innovative Revolve stowable boat hook because I don’t know about you, but I have a love…
Best sailing socks: 6 warm and waterproof options
Having warm, dry feet when you’re on night watch in rough conditions can make it a much more pleasant experience. Here we’ve chosen six of the best sailing socks to…
5 of the best watermakers: From ERD to high pressure units
Watermakers – technically known as desalination units – use a process called reverse osmosis (RO) to make drinking water. By forcing salty water at a high pressure against one side…
Everything you need to know about watermakers
The feeling of autonomy that a watermaker gives a yacht is unique. It transforms that weekend-only cruiser into a go-anywhere, life-on-the-hook, adventure craft, breaking the tether to marinas. Filling your…
Boat intercom system tested: Crew-Talk Plus
A boat intercom system has a place on a racing yacht but how useful is it for cruisers? Toby Heppell tests the Crew-Talk Plus to find out
Best diesel heaters for boats – An expert buyer’s guide
Planning on extending your sailing season? Duncan Kent investigates diesel forced air heaters and finds out what is available on the market