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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.
10hp outboard engines tested
We find the seven main 10hp outboard engines on the marine market and review them all
New 370hp Mercury diesel engine: pros and cons
Mercury Diesel's new twin turbo 370hp TDI 4.2 is the first production marine engine to boast a better power-to-weight ratio than its petrol-powered equivalent
Exclusive test: 10 of the best lifejackets tested to the max
We tested 10 of the best lifejackets on the market in a full-open water test to see how quickly they fire and how comfortable they are to wear
The ultimate tender test
We review 14 inflatable dinghies on the market to see which one would make the ultimate tender