EQUIPMENT

Easy fingertip berthing for smaller craft … Vetus’s new compact BOW PRO thruster is suitable for vessels up to 9m. Like bigger thrusters, it features a brushless induction motor, allowing for long runtimes and lower maintenance. The advanced technology improves

Premium glass bridge chartplotters with a powerful punch … Axiom 2 XL, the new flagship of the Raymarine Axiom family, is a powerful six-core processor system. This range of MFDs is available in 16, 19, 22 and 24in diagonal display

LXNAV Marine are a branch of LXNAV, an aviation navigational equipment manufacturer based in Slovenia. Established 15 years ago, the company, mostly made up of software and hardware developers, produces high-tech avionics for aviation. After years of success and more

The portable mini-torpedo that you can take anywhere. If you like to snorkel or dive, this compact underwater scooter will expand your submerged horizons. It has a top speed of 4mph, which, if you have ever experienced it, feels like

This portable dive scooter offers unparalleled levels of performance. At just 22kg, the AquaDart Nano claims to be the lightest and most powerful dive scooter produced. Keeping the weight down to this level means it is still ‘man-portable’, yet it

Ratchet wrench and power bar in one: introducing the new extendable flexi-head ½” drive ratchet from Laser Tools. A handy new addition to your boating toolbox is the telescopic ½» drive wrench from Laser Tools. With a flexible ratchet head

The clothing company Zhik describe themselves as a ‘dynamic Australian-based apparel brand, at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries in design and fabric technology for all sailors’. Founded in 2003, Zhik’s range of wetsuits and dinghy gear changed much

Low and unobtrusive, the DORSAL Antenna enhances shorter-range VHF transmissions. Renowned for their tough marine antennas, Shakespeare Marine’s new 5912-DORSAL antenna is not your typical off-the-shelf pole antenna. Developed from feedback from boaters around the world and designed in-house by

Latest-generation fingertip navigation in a powerful MFD that looks like a tablet. Following their first tablet-like MFD known as Display 1, Norwegian marine tech company Orca have now launched Display 2. The new display sets a new benchmark for compact

The subject of antifouling has been a bone of contention for many years. Synthetic solutions invariably have to be toxic to be effective, and the traditional application of copper to a vessel’s underside is known to be harmful to the

No engine room should be without this compact illuminating tool. New to the Laser Tools range is this clever multifunction rechargeable aluminium pen light, which combines a 2W work lamp with a 2W LED torch. The pen light body is

A powerful long-legged workhorse from the Mercury stable. To give credit where credit is due, Mercury Marine have done a great job in keeping us focused on their products in recent years. The arrival of their 7.6L V12 Verado was

A suite of multi-tasking electronics providing enhanced situational awareness in all conditions. In keeping with their drive to be at the forefront in terms of ‘next-generation electronics’, Raymarine launched a range of new products at boot Düsseldorf. The range is

For those that want some extreme battery performance without the size and cost of a Mastervolt MLI, British company Roamer have launched the XTREME range. Designed by a British electrical engineer, this range of lithium LiFePO4 batteries are intended for

Advances in lithium battery technology provide greater domestic capacity. Known for their innovative autonomous power solutions, Mastervolt’s new lithium-ion battery range offers impressive power reserves. The MLI Ultra 12/3000, the MLI Ultra 12/6000 and the MLI Ultra 24/6000, boasting lighter

The latest SOLAS-spec beacons are something that every offshore skipper needs to consider. ACR Electronics have increased the safety dimension for those that venture offshore with their new mobile-connected AIS EPIRB. This next-generation EPIRB offers full regulatory compliance for vessels

Small enough to stash in a chart bag, this power pack is big enough to start a 4.5L engine.  This multifunction jump starter from Laser Tools is a super-efficient and extremely compact emergency engine-starting power pack. It is remarkably small

These new open-array radars push the boundaries of situational awareness. Revealed at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Simrad Yachting have unveiled two new high-performance open-array radar systems, HALO 2000 and HALO 3000. Available to customers around the world, both

Will this electric surface drive have the stamina to make silent powerboating a reality? This new electric-powered surface drive offers the concept of easy modular plug-and-play installation. Launched at the METS show last year by German company eD-TEC, the eD-QDrive

This intelligent waste water filtration system removes the need for a grey-water tank. Contained within a single unit, and with a remote display screen, Wavebrite SMART removes all contaminants from grey (waste) water. This includes plastics, toxins, phosphates and pollutants,

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