Dutch yard Saffier really knows how to make fun, fast boats that are a doddle to sail solo or shorthanded. The Saffier SE 24 features a hull that is wide…
Reviews
Sunbeam 29.1 first look: stylish weekender
We covered the Sunbeam 32.1 recently, and hot on its heels is a smaller sibling, the Sunbeam 29.1, as this long-running Austrian yard updates is range of ultra-modern, stylish weekenders.…
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 review
Age comes to us all, and with it a certain softening of our midships. After almost 40 years of the Sun Odyssey line, you could be forgiven for thinking Jeanneau’s…
BioLite AlpenGlow 500 – Tested
BioLite AlpenGlow Specifications: Battery 6400 mAh (23.6 Wh) Li-Ion Inputs Micro USB Outputs 1x USB A, 5V / 2.4A Weight 13.4 oz (380 g) Burn Time 5 hours HIGH Up…
Dimplex 2kW Oscillating Ceramic Heater – reviewed
Dimplex M2GTS 2kW Oscillating Ceramic Heater Best portable boat heater for instant portable heat This is a cracking little heater that has the option to oscillate to move the heat…
Dimplex Essentials 2kW Oil Filled Radiator – reviewed
Dimplex Essentials DEOC20 2kW Oil Filled Radiator Best portable boat heater for all round heating performance I use this radiator on my boat and after trying a range of others,…
Southerly 32 review: one of the most sought after cruisers
Owning a boat that can float in knee-deep water opens up all sorts of possibilities. Whether that matters to you depends on the sort of sailing you do, but for…
First look: Sunbeam 32.1 – a real head-turner
Like something from Back to the Future, the Sunbeam 32.1 is a boat that is designed to turn heads and divide opinion. You may love it or you may hate…
Orca App and Display 2 review
This is really two devices and a subscription. The Display 2 is a robust waterproof Samsung tablet that runs the Orca app. It pulls in instrument data from the Orca…
Garmin fēnix 7 Solar smartwatch: Tried & tested review
Primarily this is a multi-sport watch. I regularly use it for running and cycling, though you can use it for hill walking, golf and a host of other sports. As…