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Ports of Call – Enticing Tenby
It certainly has bustle and crowds, but it was much more refined and polished than we had anticipated. It has mostly avoided brashness and the usual seaside tat. There is definitely an emerging ‘cafe society’ feel to the town, and Read More...
‘The Sea Shall Not Have Them’
As Scott-Paine once said, his boats could take more punishment than their crews. Luckily, unlike many of her counterparts that were broken up after the war, HSL 102 was turned into a houseboat. … the restoration shopping list was considerable: Read More...
Garmin inReach Mini
Garmin inReach Mini Following the full-size inReach launched last year, Garmin have developed the inReach Mini. This compact satellite communicator offers two-way messaging and a 24/7 SOS function. Measuring 10cm x 5cm and weighing just 120g, the inReach Mini can Read More...
Twin Disc EJS Variable Idle System
Twin Disc EJS Variable Idle System In following up their Express Joystick System (EJS) and Express Positioning, launched last year, Twin Disc have now introduced a new enhanced facility. Simultaneously controlling engine speed, transmission and bow thruster through a joystick, Read More...
Ready for Blast-off
Ready for Blast-off With thousands of youngsters having tried their hand at the throttle in the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship over the past 16 years, it’s time once again to get the engines revving and offer a new wave Read More...
MV Havengore: The Story Continues
Little has changed since she was commissioned in 1956, except for the addition of the elegant wood-panelled living accommodation, which has been fitted out with Churchillian memorabilia. It’s remarkable that she has lasted as long as she has in sound Read More...
Zodiac Nautic Introduce New Brand Tagline
Zodiac Nautic Introduce New Brand Tagline Zodiac Nautic have unveiled the company’s new brand tagline: ‘Keep Exploring’. The tagline is supported by a film that celebrates adventure and boaters worldwide and is designed to build on Zodiac’s 120-year heritage and their mission Read More...
Yanmar 3JH40 Wins Innovation Award
Yanmar 3JH40 Wins Innovation Award The Yanmar 3JH40 common-rail inboard diesel engine has received the 2018 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award. Introduced this year as the marine industry’s smallest CR inboard diesel engine, the 3JH40 was named Read More...
Yanmar Launch New Products at Miami
Yanmar Launch New Products at Miami Yanmar introduced a number of new engines to expand their digitally controlled 40 to 440 mhp line-up at this year’s Miami International Boat Show. The new 3JH40 is the world’s smallest CR inboard marine Read More...
Windermere Boat Show
Windermere Boat Show The Windermere Boat Show will take place from 18th to 20th May and will offer, free of charge, a host of water sports and outdoor activities for all ages. More than 150 vessels, from small motor boats Read More...
Torqeedo and WhisperPower Develop New DC Generator
Torqeedo and WhisperPower Develop New DC Generator To extend the range of a yacht or ship equipped with a Torqeedo Deep Blue Hybrid electric propulsion system, Torqeedo have developed, in close collaboration with WhisperPower, a 25kW 350V DC variable-speed diesel Read More...
Tecnorib Unveil Pirelli J33 Azimut Special Edition
Tecnorib Unveil Pirelli J33 Azimut Special Edition Tecnorib, official licensee of the Pirelli RIBs brand, made their US debut at the Miami Yacht Show with the new Pirelli J33 Azimut Special Edition – the first model in the range to Read More...
Suzuki Launch New Propeller Range
Suzuki Launch New Propeller Range Suzuki have announced the introduction of a bespoke range of performance propellers for their 4-stroke outboards. The new range will be known as ‘Watergrip’. The standard Watergrip propellers will benefit from a new interchangeable bush Read More...
Simrad Update Software
Simrad Update Software Simrad have announced the release of a new software update for NSS evo3, NSS evo2, NSO evo2 and GO Series displays that includes sonar enhancements, new automatic routing functionality, C-MAP charting improvements and touch screen control of Read More...
Shark Launch Moulded Seating
Shark Launch Moulded Seating Shark seating have added an injection-moulded plastic seat shell to their suspension seat design. The Jockey package has the base, suspension and seat all made of composite plastic, and designer Paul Zwaan says: ‘The idea is Read More...
Scanstrut Announce Mercury Partnership
Scanstrut Announce Mercury Partnership Scanstrut have announced a new partnership with Mercury Marine and will supply their ROKK range of mounts and waterproof power and charging products in support of Mercury’s VesselView Mobile technology. VesselView Mobile allows boaters to use Read More...
Rodman Appoint New Dealers
Rodman Appoint New Dealers Spanish motor yacht builders Rodman have appointed Active Marine and Top Class Yachting as their exclusive dealers in Japan and Israel, respectively. With these agreements, Rodman are aiming to develop their representation in the Pacific countries, Read More...
Raymarine Launch New AIS Transceiver
Raymarine Launch New AIS Transceiver Raymarine have launched their new automatic identification system (AIS) transceiver featuring an integrated antenna splitter. The new Raymarine AIS700 Class B transceiver will enable boat owners to share the same antenna with their on-board VHF equipment, making Read More...
Premier Boat Shows
Premier Boat Shows Premier Marinas have three spring boat shows lined up to take place in April and May. The first will be held at Chichester Marina (21st–22nd April) where on-site brokers Ancasta International Boat Sales, Blackrock Yachting and Sussex Read More...
P1 AquaX Torquay Season Opener
P1 AquaX Torquay Season Opener P1’s extensive international race programme gets underway next month and the P1 AquaX UK series will be heading to Torquay on the English Riviera for a weekend of free-to-watch jet ski racing. More than 30 Read More...
Nimbus W9 Makes World Premiere
Nimbus W9 Makes World Premiere The new Nimbus W9 made its world premiere at Boot Düsseldorf. The new craft is a high-speed day cruiser and weekend boat designed for social activities, offering overnight accommodation for up to four people. The Read More...
Grand Banks 60 Added to Range
Grand Banks 60 Added to Range Grand Banks have announced the latest addition to their range of yachts, the Grand Banks 60. This new craft incorporates the latest marine technologies, from construction to propulsion and manoeuvring systems. To make the Read More...
Honda Launch Redesigned Outboards
Honda Launch Redesigned Outboards Honda Marine have redesigned their flagship outboard motors, the BF175, BF200, BF225 and BF250. The refreshed Honda models mark the newest evolution in the company’s product line, integrating a new design and style, enhanced reliability, streamlined Read More...
Holyhead Marina Disaster
Holyhead Marina Disaster Storm Emma struck Holyhead Marina with hurricane force in the early hours of Friday 2nd March. The combination of Emma’s 70mph winds, record wave heights and a spring tide produced what Geoff Garrod (a director of Holyhead Read More...
New Product: Diesel Dipper
New Product: Diesel Dipper Marine 16, manufacturers of Diesel Bug Treatment, as used by the RNLI and Royal Marines, have launched their new Diesel Dipper system onto the market. The system’s primary objective is to remove water from the floor Read More...
