Silent and sprightly, this carbon-fibre tender weighs not much more than an inflatable. Built to an exacting standard, the electric drivetrain of the SILENT Tender 400 makes it a boat that lives up to its name. Measuring just 4m, it

This new range of MFDs is aimed at setting a new benchmark with its wealth of intuitive features. Simrad’s new NSX smart chartplotter and fish finder combo provides a clear and straightforward interface with a high-definition visual screen. Available in

Easy berthing is no longer the reserve of twin-engine boats. Sixteen years after Volvo made headlines with their IPS joystick control, this easy berthing concept has trickled down at last to the single-sterndrive boat. Similarly to the joystick control found

Lighter and tougher than a RIB, with the Carbon Cat, less really can be more … Tough and lightweight, the carbon-fibre Aspen Carbon Cat comes from the stables of Aspen Power Catamarans in the US. This company is known for

The entire universe functions within the rudiments of just nine numerical digits, and increasingly these days, this includes the MCA and all those using DSC radios. In this article, we address commonly asked questions about DSC radios and their all-important

More than just a phone charger, this multi-talented piece of kit never needs connecting to the grid. It comes in a tough case with room for two of its accessories. The Unibank charger is a ‘must have’ accessory

Solent-based ePropulsion offer customisable modular electric power for a wide range of craft.  The H100 measures only 443mm x 315mm. This new 100kW electric motor from ePropulsion is a perfect example of compact electric motor design. Producing 100kW,

With an impressive power density, this battery offers the grunt that bigger boats demand.  With a huge 83kWh capacity and 250kW of power at 450V (equivalent to 340hp), this battery has been developed to provide the level of power that

A simple hybrid system for providing green power that can also run on vegetable oil. Volvo Penta have launched a new range of variable speed marine generator sets, designed as ‘enablers’ for electric propulsion. These new generator sets make it

Even-keel boating at the push of a button. This fully automated ‘Vessel Attitude Control System’ (VACS), like its gyro siblings, is an all-singing, all-dancing and all-thinking set-up. It requires the smallest amount of human input to provide a smooth and

The lightest 3-cylinder outboard in production offers class-leading features … Considering this company’s drive to stay at the forefront in terms of outboard technology, this new 3-cylinder engine platform does not come as too much of a surprise. These ‘next-generation

When your ‘pride and joy’ sits ‘resting on its laurels’ (aka its trailer carriage), undertaking maintenance on your boat, as well as cleaning its hard-to-reach surfaces, can be a fiddle and represent quite a stretch. Likewise, if your boat of

The mini glovebox that provides 10W of waterproof wireless charging power …    For those that need it, a conventional cradle is available. On-board wireless phone charging has taken a big leap forward with Scanstrut’s latest chargers, the

ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal have just announced the launch of ‘next-generation AIS-enabled EPIRBs’. These new EPIRBs meet the latest incoming commercial standards and incorporate more features than the previous range of beacons produced by ACR. Vessel-mounted beacons are

The 6hp Cruise 3 is the smallest engine in the range. Electric propulsion gets more punch and durability with Torqeedo’s upgraded range of engines. Shown for the first time at the Miami Boat Show was the newly upgraded

Punchy and compact, Evoy’s new electric power plants broaden their range to smaller boats.  The compact 120hp Evoy inboard weighs just 90kg. Norwegian company Evoy have added a new model to their electric engine range, the Breeze 120hp,

With two years of R&D behind it, the NSX aims to be a game-changing chartplotter. Quick and easy autorouting. Simrad’s new multifunction display (MFD), the NSX, is the latest in a stream of multi-tasking MFDs aimed at making

Claiming to go further than any electric motor to date, will the C-POD set a precedent?  ‘It will last a lifetime without maintenance, is four times more efficient than the best electric outboards and makes for a totally silent boat

Possibly designed for James Bond, this multi-purpose mini-sub is the ultimate water toy.   This mini-sub can dive to 50 metres. The world of compact submersibles has taken an interesting turn with the arrival of the DeepSeaker DS1.

Compact on-board air sanitisation destroys those musty boating odours.  The Ozonator is a portable system that can be left to clean unoccupied areas. Reaction Group, a UK company already established in the field of clean air, has launched

Raymarine’s new operating system aims to give their MFD range the edge. Raymarine’s latest operating system, LightHouse 4, has taken their MFD range to another level. LightHouse 4 is more intuitive, has more personalisation options and boasts several new features.

One of the reassuring aspects of RIBs is that, by and large, they are unsinkable. If you hole the GRP hull, or lose engine power in a big sea, you are generally going to stay afloat. A hard boat hasn’t

An easy-to-fit power steering system that offers fingertip steering for boats down to 70hp.  Dometic’s latest Xtreme Power Assist steering system brings smooth electric power-assisted steering to smaller boats. Launched at the end of last year, this system is an

The flip top locks open to protect the cables when in use. The all-weather Flip Pro offers fast charging for the latest power-hungry mobile devices.  Described as ‘ultra-fast USB charging for the next-generation boater’, the Flip Pro is

Just as autonomous technology is making advances in commercial shipping, it appears that it will only be a matter of time before it becomes adopted by the recreational boating industry. Voyager 100’s self-contained pelican case. Powerboating is fun