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BRP iDock
BRP iDock BRP have just announced the launch of a joystick system for their G2 outboard engine range. The new iDock joystick piloting system, as it is known, will be available for all twin E-TEC G2 150hp to 300hp engine Read More...
MOB+ Wireless Kill Cord
MOB+ Wireless Kill Cord With the amount of press coverage rightly given to tragic accidents involving not using a kill cord, the total disregard for safety that many boaters still display never ceases to amaze me. Every week I watch Read More...
Torqeedo Travel 1003 C
Torqeedo Travel 1003 C The Travel 1003 C is a new and uprated version of Torqeedo’s award-winning Travel 1003. This new electric outboard takes the concept of clean silent propulsion further, by offering extended range and runtime. Surprisingly it does Read More...
Ultimate Boat Shine
Ultimate Boat Shine The best way to protect a boat’s hull has always been to cut and then wax it, often twice a season. Established boat care product manufacturers Shurhold Industries have put together a package for a perfect long-lasting Read More...
The Eagle Has Landed
Brig are the world’s largest builders of RIBs, producing 5,500–6,000 inflatable boats each year … and growing fast! Brig are currently the best-selling brand in Australia and across Europe. They have also recently launched in the USA to great acclaim. Read More...
Master 730
As an all-rounder, it drives fairly well in conditions that many similarly priced, cost-effective boats would have difficulty with. Probably the most significant aspect of this brand is its high-standard spec. One notable aspect of the boat’s beamy design and Read More...
Garmin ECHOMAP and ActiveCaptain
Greg Copp checks out the latest from Garmin The Garmin ECHOMAP Plus series is a substantial update on the previous ECHOMAP range. Featuring bright, sunlight-readable 4", 6", 7" or 9" displays, this range of plotters is aimed at serving a Read More...
Evinrude iDock
Evinrude iDock All outboard manufacturers have cottoned on to the fact that everybody expects to be able to berth at the twist of a wrist. So it is a bit surprising that it has taken Evinrude three years since the Read More...
Leisure Sector Operator Acquires Marina
Lakeland Leisure Estates Ltd have announced the acquisition of the freehold interest in Deganwy Marina from the Crown Estate, thereby adding a fourth marina to their growing leisure portfolio. Deganwy Marina forms part of a prestigious development built in 2004 on the Conwy Estuary in Read More...
Couach Sell First 1500 Model
Couach have announced the sale of the first of their 1500 models. The Couach 1500 features a large bow area for relaxation and sunbathing at anchor or for enjoying the ride when underway. The extensive sun pads can be removed Read More...
Concern Over Welsh ‘Drowning Gap’ Reaches London
A Welsh lifeboatman and his son made a barefoot protest at the London Boat Show 2018. Father and son Huw (43) and Steffan (9) Williams walked half-dressed and barefoot to the RNLI stand at the London Boat Show in a symbolic Read More...
Borrow a Boat
As the UK’s first peer-to-peer yacht charter platform, Borrow a Boat, which launched publicly at the London Boat Show in January 2017, have since been growing fast and are currently listing over 13,000 boats in 60 countries. The company is Read More...
Sessa Celebrate 60 Years
2018 will be a year of celebration for Sessa Marine as they prepare to celebrate their 60th anniversary with the launch of six new models, including one of their new range of fast displacement boats. Sessa’s first appointment of the Read More...
Volvo Penta Release New App
Volvo Penta’s new app, Easy Connect, lets boat owners connect to their boat via their smart device. The new app enables direct access to engine, boat and route data on owners’ smartphone or tablet. The free-to-download app is paired with an Read More...
Tackling Plastic Pollution
As the UK considers a tax on single-use plastics to tackle ocean pollution, The Green Blue have suggested various ways in which boaters can help. By pledging to help reduce marine debris and encouraging others to do the same, the Read More...
All Change at Zeelander
Zeelander have announced the impending introduction of new models in 2018 together with new yard facilities in the Netherlands. The company’s new shipyard is based in Groot-Ammers and comprises a 2000m2 footprint on a 20,000m2 waterfront plot. Zeelander’s current range consists of Read More...
HYDRA SmartBottle
The HYDRA SmartBottle has a sanitary retractable spout, making it less messy and cleaner than a straw during sporting and adventure activities. Its numerous additional integrated features include a 5W Bluetooth speaker; FM radio; multifunction multi-colour LED light; free sleeping-aid Read More...
Garmin and Navico Resolve Patent Dispute
Garmin and Navico have announced that they have ended a three-year-long dispute relating to sonar and auto guidance patents. The agreement includes a broad cross-licensing of patents and other intellectual property, which will allow both companies to bring new innovations Read More...
Business Growing at Dry Stack Marina
A Plymouth boatyard that is home to the UK’s largest ‘indoor marina’ is seeing its on-site businesses expand and flourish, providing local employment opportunities in the marine trade. Yacht Haven Quay in Plymstock is the base for a variety of Read More...
Wellcraft Fisherman on Display
Sea Ventures are preparing for their first full season of distributing the Wellcraft Fisherman range in the UK. A full programme is planned for the spring season to allow them to be seen along the south coast and the boats Read More...
Selva Confirm New Dealership
Selva Marine have confirmed a new dealership for the Salcombe area with SW Marine Store, which is located next to West End Garage on the main road into the town. SW Marine Store will not only stock essential grab-and-go items but will Read More...
Ribeye Approved Used Division
Ribeye have recently celebrated their 20th anniversary and one of the business’s new directives is the creation of their Ribeye Approved Used Division. The team will be fronted by Rudie Garton, who has transitioned into the sales team from Head of Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
