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    Your source for the latest news on yachts, boats and more. Read through our articles to find out how to compare boats and find the right fit for you!

    Onboard Electronics: Building Your Perfect Navigation Suite
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    Onboard Electronics: Building Your Perfect Navigation Suite

    Master your boat's nav suite — chartplotters, AIS, VHF DSC, autopilots & EPIRB beacons — networked via NMEA 2000 for total onboard integration.

    Aug 05, 2026

    7 min read

    Anchoring Mastery_The Art & Science of Holding Ground
    ArticleSeries 2 - Know Your Boat

    Anchoring Mastery: The Art & Science of Holding Ground

    Master anchoring with expert advice on anchor types, scope ratios, snubbers, catenary effect & digital drag alarms — your complete guide to safe anchoring.

    Jul 28, 2026

    9 min read

    How to Read Marine Forecasts Like a Professional Mariner
    ArticleSeries 2 - Know Your Boat

    Weathering It: How to Read Marine Forecasts Like a Professional Mariner

    Learn to read GRIB files, synoptic charts & Beaufort Scale like a pro mariner. Your complete guide to marine weather forecasting & the best weather apps at sea.

    Jul 20, 2026

    6 min read

    The Engine Room_Understanding Your Marine Propulsion System
    ArticleSeries 2 - Know Your Boat

    The Engine Room: Understanding Your Marine Propulsion System

    Master marine propulsion: inboard, outboard & sterndrive engines, diesel vs electric, hybrid systems, propeller sizing, shaft alignment & engine hour meters explained.

    Jul 12, 2026

    7 min read

    A Complete Guide to Rigging, Masts & Sail Plans
    ArticleSeries 2 - Know Your Boat

    Above the Waterline: A Complete Guide to Rigging, Masts & Sail Plans

    A complete guide to standing & running rigging, sloop to schooner sail plans, and modern sail materials — from Dacron to carbon laminates.

    Jul 08, 2026

    7 min read

    Fibreglass, Aluminium, Wood or Steel? A Captain's Guide to Boat-Building Materials
    ArticleSeries 2 - Know Your Boat

    Fibreglass, Aluminium, Wood or Steel? A Captain's Guide to Boat-Building Materials

    GRP, aluminium, timber, ferro-cement or carbon fibre? Compare boat hull materials on durability, weight, maintenance & cost. The captain's complete guide.

    Jul 04, 2026

    7 min read

    How to Choose the Right Boat Hull for the Way You Sail
    ArticleSeries 2 - Know Your Boat

    Hull Truth_How to Choose the Right Boat Hull for the Way You Sail

    A deep-dive guide to boat hull types: displacement, planing, and semi-displacement explained, plus monohull vs catamaran vs trimaran performance compared for every sailing style.

    Jun 26, 2026

    13 min read

    Know Your Boat: The Complete Owner's Masterclass
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    Know Your Boat: The Complete Owner's Masterclass

    Master every aspect of boat ownership — from hull design and build materials to marine electronics, anchoring, and digital vessel management.

    Jun 18, 2026

    3 min read

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