The new Grand Soleil 44P is marketed as an easy-to-cruise performance yacht that can deliver you to your destination in record time in a comfortable fashion. For those interested, the…
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Would you switch to electric propulsion?
Would you make the switch? We ask two sailors who have looked at how the real-world numbers stack up on electric propulsion but have reached different conclusions
How to antifoul your boat: a step by step guide
No one likes to antifoul their yacht, but keeping a boat free of the harmful growth is vital. Adam Fiander shares how to get it right
Preview: Hallberg-Rassy 400 – aft cockpit comfort
Popular ocean-going Swedish yacht company, Hallberg-Rassy has announced a new boat for the 2021 season, the Hallberg-Rassy 400. Hallberg-Rassy say the 400 is an aft cockpit boat with twin helms,…
What’s the future for derelict GRP boats?
With 9,000 GRP boats abandoned in Europe each year, finding disposal solutions isn't easy. Could new technologies be the answer? Nic Compton finds out
Tested: Bluetooth marine stereo: Fusion RA210
We test the Fusion RA210 bluetooth marine stereo to see if it can stand up to life afloat and how it compares to other audio options
Rope, rigging & deck gear: how to choose the right rope
Rope continues to develop every year. We take a look at the plethora of options on the market
The dirty truth about teak
Teak is beloved by boat owners and shipyards for decking and yacht building, but any claims that it is sustainably or even legally sourced are questionable, says Jessie Rogers
‘Buying my first boat taught me a hell of a lot’
From car-crash viewings to wasted journeys of hundreds of miles, Wayne Palmer shares the steep learning curve of buying his first boat
Collisions at sea: The best tech to help you stay safe
Keeping a good lookout may still be the best way of avoiding collisions at sea, but there is a battery of technology to make the task easier. Computing power that…