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New Boat Show Coming to Queen Anne’s Battery
The new West Country Boat Show will be held at MDL Marinas’ Queen Anne’s Battery marina, Plymouth, over the weekend of 20th/21st June 2020. This regional show, supported by Plymouth City Council, has been set up in response to the growing Read More...
New Distributor Named for OXE and Moteurs Baudouin
UK Docks Mashfords are the new distributor for Moteurs Baudouin and OXE Diesel outboards. They become the first official OXE dealer in the UK. UK Docks Mashfords’ David Hoskin said: ‘We are pleased to be working with Proteum Ltd and to Read More...
boot Düsseldorf 2020 – A Huge Success
Great optimism in the community and enthusiastic exhibitors boot Düsseldorf has made a brilliant start to the new decade with a hugely successful event. Visitors were enthusiastic about the wide-ranging programme and the enormous selection of products and services provided Read More...
Premiere Of The Eagle 4 @ boot 2020
A path-leading concept for a 4m RIB The new classy BRIG Eagle 4 raises the bar to another level, setting a new standard for performance, design & functionality for all other compact RIBs to follow. The new-look Eagle Series design Read More...
Cast off for Boot 2020
Fascinated by gentle tides, huge waves and breathtaking underwater panoramas? Salt on the skin and the deep blue sea – boot 2020 makes water sport dreams come true! When the first boot of the forthcoming decade starts on 18. January Read More...
RS launch electric RIB at boot 2020
RS are one of the leading sailboat manufacturers in the world. A company who have now turned their attention to the development and launch of an all electric RIB. Features include an innovative power and propulsion system inc. propeller, shock Read More...
Largs Win Fourth Gold Anchor Award
Largs Yacht Haven have been awarded the industry’s top accreditation, the Five Gold Anchor award, for the fourth time in a row. Since their previous inspection, Largs have enjoyed major capital investment, including a new surfaced car park with a Read More...
Pirelli by Tecnorib to Launch 42 at boot 2020
Italian RIB manufacturers Pirelli by Tecnorib will present the brand-new Pirelli 42 designed by the Swedish studio Mannerfelt Design Team at boot Düsseldorf this January. The new 12.5m walk-around-styled craft features a sun deck at the bow and aft, a Read More...
New Targa 25 GT
The new Targa 25 GT is the first in a new range of outboard-powered Targas now available on models from 23 up to 30.1. This represents the first outboard-powered installation on a Targa, offering both 45-knot performance and smooth running Read More...
BRIG Aim to Spread Euro Wings at boot 2020
BRIG are preparing to launch their largest new-look show presentation yet at boot Düsseldorf in January to showcase their range of premium sports leisure boats across the European marketplace. Boot Düsseldorf is regarded as one of the premier boat shows Read More...
Invictus to Debut New Version of Model at boot 2020
Invictus Yacht are preparing for boot Düsseldorf (18‒26 January 2020) with a world debut aimed at highlighting the Italian shipyard’s ability to customise every model it produces. The GT 320 Atelier is a special version of one of the most Read More...
Rodman to showcase New Launches at boot 2020
Rodman will exhibit their latest world launches at the upcoming boot Düsseldorf boat show in January: the 1090 Evolution, the new 33 Offshore and the 890 Ventura. For full details and specifications go to www.rodman.es.
SCAM ALERT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION : SCAM ATTEMPTWe have just received a note from an advertiser letting us know someone is attempting aTELEPHONE SCAM USING THE POWERBOAT & RIB NAME TO ATTEMPT TO GET BANK DETAILSThe scammer suggests they are from HSBC (may Read More...
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 Read More...
Princess to Open Service Centre at Saxon Wharf
MDL Marinas have announced that Princess Motor Yacht Sales have signed a 10-year lease at Saxon Wharf on the River Itchen, Southampton, and are set to create a maintenance and retrofit centre for their customers. Saxon Wharf already offers high-quality facilities for motor yachts and other large Read More...
HPiVS and CEproof Merge
EU notified body HPi Verification Services (HPiVS) and Recreational Craft Directive specialist CEproof Group have merged to become ‘HPi CEproof’ in order to enhance their compliance activities for the global marine leisure industry. Speaking of the benefits of the merger, Read More...
EYOS Expeditions Lead Mission to Titanic
EYOS Expeditions have again led a successful expedition to the RMS Titanic, deploying the submersible Triton 36000/2 named Limiting Factor to conduct several dives to the wreck over a 10-day period. The Titanic, which sank on 14th/15th April 1912, lies Read More...
DfT Seeks Evidence on Air Pollutant Emissions
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a Call for Evidence to explore emissions from all engines on vessels operating domestically within the UK, including inland waterways. The government’s Clean Air Strategy sets out the need to reduce emissions from all sources Read More...
CTEK Unveil New Battery Chargers
CTEK have launched their new M25 (25 amp) and M15 (15 amp) battery chargers and maintainers. Combining power and advanced technology with safety, ease of use and the flexibility to work with any 12V lead acid battery, these two new Read More...
Cross-Channel Motorbike Stunt Recreated
A vintage Ariel motorcycle has recreated a 1929 publicity stunt when a similar bike, supported on wooden floats, powered its way across the Channel and back. The event brought together the Pershore Plum Festival and the Ariel Owners Motorycle Club’s Read More...
Chandlery Click & Collect Service to Open at Chichester
Marina Force 4 Chandlery and Premier Marinas have announced a joint venture to provide a Chandlery Essentials range at Chichester Marina, which will be complemented by a ‘click & collect’ service from Force 4’s range of over 13,000 products online. Read More...
C-MAP Launch New Features
C-MAP have announced the release of a new version of their MAX N+ charts featuring a variety of updates and improvements. Enhancements to the charts include new port plans, as well as additional detail about existing ports, high-resolution bathymetry (HRB), Read More...
ACR Launch Next-Generation PLBs
ACR Electronics have unveiled their next-generation ResQLink personal locator beacons (PLBs). Incorporating first-hand feedback from survivors who have activated the beacons in real-life emergencies, the new ResQLink 400 and ResQLink View PLBs introduce a user-friendly design and add enhanced functionality Read More...
UK Marina Operator to Open Luxury Hotel
The Yacht Havens Group are to make an ambitious move into luxury hotel accommodation with the opening of the Salt House Hotel at Troon Yacht Haven, Ayrshire, Scotland, in early 2020. With this new venture, the Yacht Havens Group aim to Read More...
XO Are Go!
Ideal Boat, one of the UK’s main suppliers of high-quality sports craft, have announced their recent agreement to exclusively represent the XO range of aluminium-hulled, all-weather craft. Neville Williams, Ideal Boat MD, told PBR: ‘I am delighted to announce we Read More...
