Raymarine Introduce New AIS Transceiver
Raymarine have announced the launch of their new Automatic Identification System (AIS) transceiver, which features an integrated antenna splitter. The new Raymarine AIS700 Class B transceiver enables boat owners to share the same antenna with their on-board VHF equipment, making
Premier Marinas Announce 2018 Events Schedule
Premier Marinas have unveiled their events programme for 2018. To celebrate the start of the season, Swanwick Marina is set for two shows in one at Easter as it confirms it will host its annual Motorboat & RIB Show (31
Peters & May Make Double Acquisition
Bespoke logistics providers Peters & May have announced the acquisition of both Worldwide Yacht Shipping and Transport Partners as part of their growth plan to expand their horizons across the Middle East, the Far East and the USA. Worldwide Yacht
Invictus 250CX Premieres at Boot
The new Invictus 250CX made its official world debut during Boot Düsseldorf 2018. The 250CX is a sterndrive that offers comfortable living space in a length of only 7.75 metres, placing it between, and making it an appropriate alternative to, the 240CX and the 280CX,
Icom Launch IC-M330GE
The new IC-M330GE from Icom is one of the smallest fixed VHF/DSC radios on the market. The front face matches the size of a modern smartphone, but despite its size, the IC-M330GE has all the hallmarks of Icom’s familiar design,
Icom Produce Anti-Corrosion Guide
Icom have put together a step-by-step guide on how to help prevent saltwater corrosion on Icom marine VHF handheld radios and on how keep them in top condition, with a view to prolonging their life and cutting down on repair
Bravo Launch Super Valve 2017
Bravo have developed a multifunctional valve that combines inflation, deflation and pressure relief. The Super Valve 2017 will protect an inflatable from overinflation and pressure rise by allowing air to discharge over preset ratings, so there is no need to
Bravo Launch New Battery Pumps
Due to the popularity of inflatables supplied with high-pressure air deck floors and the boom in the inflatable SUP (stand-up paddleboard) market, Bravo have launched two new 12V pumps with built-in rechargeable batteries to complement their range of foot, hand,
Takacat Expand Range
Hypro Marine, UK distributors for Takacat inflatable catamarans, have announced that the all-new Takacat Lite X model will be available from early spring. The Takacat Lite X is lightweight, fast and fully collapsible, and rolls up neatly into two bags
C-pod Tracking System
The C-pod is a boat alarm and tracking system that is currently protecting boats in more than 50 countries. The system is flexible, making it suitable for most boat sizes. It works globally and will alert an unlimited number of
Honda Introduce New EU22i Inverter Generator
Honda (UK) have launched their new EU22i inverter generator, successor to the EU20i from Honda’s portable inverter generator range. Offering a 10% increase in power, plus a range of enhancements to make it more durable and user-friendly, it still remains
Dometic BP124 Battery Pack
Dometic BP124 Battery Pack Dometic’s new BP124 24V battery pack is a perfect complement to their portable compressor fridge/freezer range. I say this because having had experience of their products before, I have often wanted to keep one of their
Raymarine LightHouse 3.2 Update
For boaters and anglers using Raymarine Axiom units, the new LightHouse 3.2 operating software update provides numerous enhancements aimed at providing a more intuitive, seamless and fluid user experience. Installing the new update is simple via a wireless network or
Walker Bay to Unveil New RIB
Walker Bay have unveiled their new Generation Light RIB (Generation LTE) at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in early November. The light weight and hull design mean this boat only requires 20hp to hop up onto the plane, so
New Boat Accommodation Partnership Announced
New Boat Accommodation Partnership Announced Maritime Yacht Services have announced a new partnership with Beds on Board aimed at assisting boat owners looking to rent out accommodation on their boat while it sits idle. The aim is to help with
Sunseeker Poland
Sunseeker Poland Proud to be a British product crafted in Poole, Dorset, having appeared in four consecutive James Bond movies and sharing technology breakthroughs with F1, the Sunseeker London Group, now consisting of 38 offices, will soon be adding to the Sunseeker family
Grand Banks to Unveil New Eastbay at Boot
Grand Banks to Unveil New Eastbay at Boot Grand Banks Yachts will launch their new Eastbay 44 at Boot Düsseldorf on Sunday 21st January. A press conference will be held at the Grand Banks stand at 11:30am to unveil this
Prestige/Beneteau Line-up at LBS Announced
Prestige/Beneteau Line-up at LBS Announced Ancasta have announced the line-up of new boats from Prestige and Beneteau that will be heading to the London Boat Show in January. Prestige are again reflecting the strategic importance of the UK market
Rodman Spirit 42 Coupé Launched at LBS
Rodman Spirit 42 Coupé Launched at LBS Rodman’s new Spirit 42 Coupé model made its debut at the recent London International Boat Show. This new craft boasts new design concepts and features from Fulvio de Simoni’s design studio. The
Riva Rivamare
Riva Rivamare This year’s London Boat Show sees the UK debut of Riva’s latest addition to their dayboat/weekender line-up, the 39ft Rivamare, aimed at combining classic and luxurious styling with practicality and power. The Rivamare is an open-top dayboat,
New 1150 Stormforce for 2018
New 1150 Stormforce for 2018 The word is out that Northern Ireland-based Redbay Boats are designing another new model to add to their current offshore series. Construction work on the vessel, a Stormforce 1150, is set to begin at the
World Powerboat Championship Returning to London
H2O Racing have confirmed that London will host a round of the 2018 UIM F1H2O World Powerboat Championship in June. The news marks a welcome return of Formula 1 powerboat racing to the country’s capital for the first time in
Suzuki Marine Launch New Finance Initiative
To encourage more people to take to the water with reliable, clean and efficient outboard engines, Suzuki GB’s Marine Division are now offering Suzuki Marine finance across their entire range of outboard engines. Suzuki Marine have partnered with finance provider
Suzuki to Launch New Lightweight Outboard
Following the recent launch of their brand-new flagship outboard, the DF350A, which in September won Suzuki the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s 2017 IBEX Innovation Award for outboard motors at the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, the company has announced the
New SEA-DOO Platform Introduced
BRP have announced a new platform for select models in their 2018 SEA-DOO line-up of personal watercraft. The new platform is available on five new models across the SEA-DOO GTX Limited, RXT and WAKE PRO families. The new personal watercraft
