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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...
Azimut S7 Wins European Award
The Azimut S7 was named the overall winner of the ‘European Powerboat of the Year 2018’ (EPY) award in the ‘over 45 feet’ category at the 2018 Boot Düsseldorf international boat show. The EPY awards are assigned each year by a Read More...
OverBoard Offer Discounts for RYA Members
RYA member reward partners OverBoard are offering RYA members large discounts for 2018 across their range of waterproof products. Members can now enjoy 30% off selected OverBoard products, with an exclusive 40% discount for accredited members. OverBoard produce an extensive 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...
All Change for Thundercat Racing
2018 is set to be an exciting year for Thundercat Racing having relocated to Universal Marina at Southampton and expanded their team there, including the opportunity to win an Aquarius Inflatables race boat worth £3,800 as a reward for loyalty Read More...
Suzuki Introduce New Outboard
Suzuki launched their latest outboard engine, the DF325A, at the Boot Düsseldorf international boat show. Designed to be robust, easy to use and versatile, it is built with everyday use of larger boats in mind, and this new outboard has Read More...
St Mawes Water Taxi
This year sees the 10th operating season of the St Mawes Water Taxi. The service was started by Mark Bower, who runs the operation alongside his Sit-on Kayak Hire business, and is based in St Mawes harbour. He runs an 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...
Navico Make Acquisition and Investment
Navico have announced that they have acquired Yacht Defined Sweden AB (‘Yacht Defined’), an international technology platform within navigation and digital switching systems. Navico have also invested in HOC Yachts AB (‘HOC Yachts’), a start-up, high-tech custom boat designer that Read More...
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, Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
