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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 Read More...
Parker 850 Voyager
The new Parker 850 Voyager is a day cruiser designed for up to 10 people and will cater comfortably for up to six on longer trips. The cockpit is spacious and has flexible seating arrangements, and there is a large Read More...
HMRC Lodges Defence with Court of Justice over Red Diesel
HMRC Lodges Defence with Court of Justice over Red Diesel Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has informed the RYA that it has lodged its defence of Case 503/17 with the Court of Justice of the European Union. The Read More...
Leader 33 Honoured in Berlin
Leader 33 Honoured in Berlin The Jeanneau Leader 33 recently received the ‘Best of Boats 2017’ award in the ‘Best for Family’ category at Boat and Fun Berlin. The prize was awarded by a jury composed of 17 European journalists Read More...
Boaters Urged to Report Poorly Marked Fishing Gear
Boaters Urged to Report Poorly Marked Fishing Gear The RYA has revealed a significant lack of data relating to poorly marked fishing gear and is reminding boaters to report all observations and entanglements. Since the launch of the RYA’s Read More...
Cox Introduce New Diesel Outboard
Cox Introduce New Diesel Outboard Teaming up with their new Italian and Monaco distributor, Cartello Srl, Cox Powertrain recently showcased their new 300hp diesel outboard engine, the CXO300, at the Monaco Yacht Show ahead of its launch next year. Read More...
Icom Introduce CB2000 AIS Transponder
Icom Introduce CB2000 AIS Transponder Icon have announced the launch of their new CB2000 AIS transponder unit, which transforms the Icom IC-M506EURO and IC-M605EURO to VHF/DSC radios complete with Class B AIS transponders. This transponder radio solution is designed for Read More...
Electronic Evolution
The recent sonar revolution has made sonar a considerably more effective tool for both fishermen and skippers Simrad have also taken system control to a new level by building a display that can actually operate in touch screen mode when Read More...
Jeanneau MF895 Offshore
The MF895 Offshore is a tougher version of its standard MF895 sister Its power delivery is noticeably improved over the single F300-powered MF895 Practicality is a key theme throughout the design of the boat, which is evident from the moment Read More...
Husky R8s
This is a very exciting and yet easy boat to drive It combines all the luxuries and practicalities of a family boat with blinding performance, good handling and quick steering It is exceedingly tough externally, which is matched by the Read More...
Humphree Stabiliser & Trim Systems
Having tried Humphree’s systems before, it came as no surprise that they worked as they’re supposed to Hats off to Humphree for producing something that displays genuinely innovative thinking The real stroke of genius is that at anchor the owner Read More...
Simrad RS20
Simrad RS20 The latest radio from Simrad, the RS20, is a rugged Class D digital selective calling (DSC) marine VHF radio. Though not as well known as the likes of Icom when it comes to making radios for open boats, Read More...
Arctic Greenland Adventure
Operating in such a remote environment as Scoresby Sound presents some fairly unique challenges and rewards. The attractions of the region lie in the fantastic scenic beauty provided by the combination of fjords, mountains and ice [and] the wildlife. Arctic Read More...
South Stack & Back
Trearddur has a special feel about it, with lots of little rocky islands, many of which conceal moorings for all manner of small boats. The seas around Anglesey are littered with shipwrecks, and this area is no exception. Rounding Read More...
Northern Lights
The memories will live forever, and I would gladly repeat it anytime. We had a few situations where the waves were breaking into the boat and it filled up with a lot of water. The more I replayed the situation Read More...
Sunseeker Superhawk 48 – Used Boat Report
His boat has many attributes, not least its ability to hit Cherbourg in under two hours from the south coast What really does it for me is the rock-solid assurance that, bar the perfect storm, this boat will always be Read More...
Grand Golden Line 850
Grand’s new flagship is the point at which the company’s most lavish internal facilities meet its most potent driving experience There’s a clarity to its internal design, a user-friendliness to its communal layout and a sophistication to its styling that Read More...
Glastron GS 259
It might be Glastron’s one and only cruiser but the GS 259 is an absolute beauty It’s no problem at all keeping the hull flat and fast, skipping across the crests and correcting any heel with a tweak on the Read More...
Quatix 5
Quatix 5 Garmin’s latest box of tricks, the Quatix 5, is the latest generation of GPS smartwatch. Specifically designed for life on the water, it is more than just a watch. It provides Bluetooth connectivity with compatible Garmin chartplotters as Read More...
Ranieri Voyager 21 S
With an excellent helming experience, plenty of storage, lashings of style and a high-quality fit-out, it’s a very satisfying plaything indeed. The 21 S possesses enough classical Italian flavour to excite in a way few boats in its sector can Read More...
Cap Camarat 75CC
If you are looking for an open-decked boat to participate in water sports, the Cap Camarat should certainly be on your shortlist. This boat can be driven hard and frenetically and it shrugs it off like a sports boat. Cap Read More...
Yamaha GP1800
Its grunt and grip verge on intimidating and yet its rider interface is very reassuring and intuitive. It is massively rapid, almost magically taut in the turn and rigorously responsive to the input of the man at the helm. When Read More...
Jeanneau Leader 30
It manages to pack a lot of recreational usability into its open deck, without critically compromising the performance. It handles well, and although its top speed is modest, the manner in which it gets there is commendable. For a fully Read More...
Four Winns HD 240
The HD 240 is a broadly talented boat that does not fit in the mould of the average bowrider. It has been carefully thought out with no space being wasted. In keeping with its function, it has the ability to Read More...