Icom M94DE
Ideal for solo skippers, the world’s first AIS handheld VHF also features an MOB alert. It seems like yesterday that AIS first graced the screens of the latest high-end chartplotters. Now this technology has moved down the scale with the
A New Electric Dawn
The electric outboard has just taken a leap forward with the Evoy 150. This 150hp engine weighs 200kg, but its bigger 300hp and 450hp siblings will not weigh much more. The big electric outboard is generally seen as
Mercury VesselView for Raymarine Axiom
Mercury Marine are broadening access to their VesselView function with the new SmartCraft Connect gateway. The new gateway makes Mercury Marine’s engine-information display available to Raymarine Axiom, Axiom+, Axiom Pro and Axiom XL users. It is a case of simply
An Equitable Marriage
HMS discusses the benefits of trailer ownership, reviews the Vanclaes Excelleron GYRO 3500 - 13” - 950 3-axle boat trailer and explains its relationship with PBR’s Axopar Cabin 28, including trailer towing laws and how we tow the Axopar 28.
Smartgyro
This new gyroscopic stabiliser looks to cater for boats from 30 to 80 ft. The growing field of gyroscopic stabilisation in the pleasure boat world has always been the reserve of Seakeeper. For the last two decades, US-based Seakeeper have
Unichip Marine
Unichip Engine Monitoring System A simple plug-and-play system that also displays the engine data onto an NMEA 2000 chartplotter, allowing the user to keep an eye on fuel pressure, boost pressure and temperatures. PBR finds out more … With engine
First Commercial Sargo Lands in UK
Sargo Boats UK Ltd will be suppling the first commercially coded Sargo in the UK to Stonehaven Sea Safari in June. The Sargo 33 Explorer will enhance their current fleet operating Sea Safaris around the east coast of Scotland out
Pulse58 Electric RIB
RS Electric Boats officially launched their new electric RIB, the Pulse58, at boot Düsseldorf. Joint RS CEOs Alex Newton-Southon and Jon Partridge spoke about the vision for this project and what they had planned for the future: ‘We are delighted
Pick of the Mix
Check out our round-up of the latest technical clothing and associated items recently launched by some of the leading brands in the marine clothing industry. Click the READ NOW viewer above to launch the article. Easy Links: www.gillmarine.com www.mpmagicsocks.com www.chatham.co.uk/aegean
Ring Appointed Official Partner to Arksen
Manufacturers and distributors Ring Powercraft have been appointed as the official partner to work alongside aluminium and high-speed craft builders Arksen to produce a new range of power vessels, built to accommodate a wide range of uses, including pleasure, adventure,
Invictus Unveil GT 320 Atelier at Boot
The new GT 320 Atelier from Invictus made its world debut at the recent boot Düsseldorf International Boat Show. The GT 320 Atelier is an example of the Atelier Invictus customisation skills, as customers are guided through a virtual laboratory
Cory Extend Invicta Range
Cory Yachts have developed their Invicta range with the introduction of the 315 model. The design is suitable for many different types of cruising, including extended passage making in all weathers or slower-speed river and estuary exploration. On-board life is
New Beneteau Initiatives
Beneteau have announced the launch of ‘Project E’, comprising two luxurious yachts designed for ocean cruising. These two craft are the result of Beneteau’s collaboration with Massimo Gino (Nauta Design) and Amedeo Migali (MICAD) and capitalise on the success of
Pick of the Bunch
These Helly Hansen shoes appear to be very well made indeed …… their ultra-lightweight, rugged construction coupled to the commendable degree of comfort they offer make them very likeable.These latest products from Gill are likewise highly suited to all activities
Staying in Touch
It is important not just to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the hardware but also the area that is covered by the different satellite services.EPIRBs are good, part of the GMDSS and should be your first port of call
Plotting by Design
Jonathan Peers flies south to test the latest crop of technical advancements and products from the stable of leading marine electronics manufacturer, Navico. The latter part of May 2019 saw Navico hold a press event at the vast, idyllic harbour
Fusion Apollo RA670
I had no issues getting mp3 tunes from my iPhone into the RA670.I can report that the sound did not break up, go ragged or, worst of all, fatigue the ear at full system volume.At no time did the speakers
ZigBee Antenna
Glomex have debuted the world’s first GPS antenna using ZigBee technology. What makes this antenna so effective is that it connects wirelessly to a ZigBoat system. ZigBoat is a wireless boat-monitoring system that connects via the mobile network to your
Super-compact High-power Pocket Light
The new RAW XS light is a good example of just how quickly Exposure Lights are developing LED technology for use in the marine environment. Exposure made their debut in the marine field with their high-power compact torches some five
Dockmate
Dockmate is a pocket-sized wireless extension of a boat’s engine controls that enables skippers to dock a boat single-handedly from anywhere on board. Developed by entrepreneur Dirk Illegems, whose hands-on approach to boating led him to develop an easy docking
Whisper Quiet DC Power
Long-term sustainable battery power Whisper Power’s new Ion Power Basic is a safe lithium ion battery formulated to provide a long-term sustainable alternative to the conventional lead-acid battery. Thanks in part to the automotive industry’s developments in the field of
Before the Mast
… a vessel’s VHF communications aerial mast or antenna is undoubtedly a key component in an invisible ‘lifeline’ that has the potential to save lives at sea.Giving attention to the detail of your boat’s anatomy is the key to trouble-free
Garmin Ultra HD Sonar
The current electronics race has just experienced another step forward with the launch of Garmin’s new Ultra-High-Definition Sonar. This new technology uses a higher frequency range than before to deliver clear images of life below the boat. Garmin claim that
Dometic DSP Inverter
Dometic have introduced a new range of smart inverters featuring an energy-saving standby mode for a reliable 240V energy supply for sensitive on-board electronic devices. There are two model ranges, the SinePower DSP and the SinePower DSP-T, both generating pure
Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra
The ECHOMAP Ultraseries are Garmin’s latest line of 10in and 12in touch screen chartplotters, designed to offer a high-performing all-in-one multifunction display for the serious fisherman. What this new MFD offers is a combination of a high-tech plotter and the
