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Three of the best alternative tenders on the market
Lighter, smaller and more versatile, the latest batch of alternative tenders offer plenty of advantages, writes Dave Marsh
Bulletproof lifejacket to debut at Seawork show
BCB Marine will be demonstrating its bulletproof lifejacket at this week’s Seawork Maritime Trade Fair
12 questions to ask before buying a lifejacket
When it comes to choosing the right lifejacket for your boating, the devil is in the detail, as our technical guru Dave Marsh explains
Rafnar OK hull in Icelandic coastguard test
Inspired by a 19th century Swedish inventor, Rafnar’s unique arc-of-circle hull forms are truly one of a kind. Dave Marsh reports from Iceland
Could boat stabilisers spell the end of rock ‘n’ roll?
The latest developments in boat stabilisers and control systems are heralding new levels of on-board comfort, writes our technical guru Dave Marsh
30 Second Briefing: Torque explained
In our essential technology digest, we explain the principles behind torque and how it relates to the power generated by a motor boat
Tested: BRP Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboard engines
We thought the first generation of E-TEC two-strokes were good until we experienced the E-TEC G2 outboard on Lake Maggiore in Italy
Volvo Penta launches Forward Drive at Miami Boat Show
Ten years after the introduction of IPS, Volvo Penta has unveiled its latest marine innovation in the form of the Forward Drive propulsion system
Cummins teams up with Konrad Marine for new QSB6.7
Cummins’ new engine promises to power up sterndrives by pairing up with Konrad Marine’s super-tough leg. We take an in-depth look at this new set-up
Kill cord alternatives: What other options are there?
In this feature, we look at kill cord alternatives and other ways of stopping your boat should you fall into the water
Suzuki launches first keyless start outboard engine
Suzuki is claiming a first for the marine industry with its new outboard engine keyless start technology
Kill cords: Everything boatowners need to know
In this feature we flesh out the legal requirements, dangers and debates regarding kill cords and how they relate to speedboat safety
12 things you never knew about barnacles
They’re the bane of boatowners worldwide, but how much do you really know about barnacles?
Anti-fouling your boat: Everything you need to know
MBY editor Hugo Andreae explains why anti-fouling your boat is so important and how to do it right
New 200hp diesel outboard from Oxe Diesel
Swedish company CIMCO Oxe-diesel will start selling the world's first 200hp production diesel outboard motor as early as next year
Man overboard (MOB) alarms – which one to go for?
Rescue Remedy? A new player on the market is claiming to be the first portable GPS-guided MOB alarm.
Sleipner curved fin stabilisers put to the test
We test new zero-speed, curved fin stabilisers to see if they can create less drag and end rolly cruising
Radical retractable stabiliser fins AntiRoll
We test a new dual-axis stabiliser, which promises to be the best of both worlds with retractable flapping fins.
Hydraulic suspension powercat
Australian company Nauti-Craft takes a radical approach to the problem of slamming by introducing a hydraulic suspension powercat.