Yachting Monthly visits Boot 16 in Düsseldorf, Europe’s largest boat show, to see the new Solaris 47
Düsseldorf
Django 9.80
- Chris Beeson
- January 27, 2016
Yachting Monthly visits Boot 16 in Düsseldorf, Europe’s largest boat show, to see the new Django 9.80
Azuree 33C
- Graham Snook
- January 27, 2016
Azuree 33C Turkish builder Azuree have launched their new and colourful 33C, the ‘C’ stands for cruising. Although with twin rudders, beam extended aft and…
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METS 2015: All the new gear
- Chris Beeson
- November 16, 2015
The Marine Equipment Trade Show is where the world's marine trade gets together to launch all the new gear and find dealers who can distribute it globally
On Deck
METS 2015: Ultra Anchor Ring
- Graham Snook
- November 19, 2015
Cruisers like a gadget with more than one function so this will appeal. It’s a stainless steel ring with lead ballast. Slide the chain through the aperture and it can…
METS 2015: Barton Clear Wear Pads
- Graham Snook
- November 19, 2015
Try as they might, sometimes lines are positioned where they can wear coamings. These carbon, Kevlar and now transparent polyurethane hard-wearing pads sticks onto your coaming or any other vulnerable…
METS 2015: VuPlex
- Graham Snook
- November 19, 2015
OK so not exactly new but still flying under the radar in marine circles. If your last sail of the season involved peering through a stained, slightly translucent sprayhood window,…
METS 2015: Nub
- Graham Snook
- November 19, 2015
The Nub is essentially a lower friction (17% less apparently), lighter (at 16g), stronger (4.5 ton breaking load) friction ring, in plastic instead of alloy. ‘Racing,’ you say. And you’d…
Systems
METS 2015: Rule LP900S
- Graham Snook
- November 19, 2015
At just 5.6cm high, this low profile bilge pump has been designed for use in tight spaces. The discharge pipe can be swivelled 180 degrees from one side to the…
METS 2015: Solar Cloth System
- Graham Snook
- November 19, 2015
After a summer in Scotland, of all places, Nigel Calder found that solar outperformed wind 2.5:1. This is Scotland, mind. Solar is coming on stream and Solar Cloth System is…
METS 2015: Mastervolt Touch 10
- Graham Snook
- November 17, 2015
Housed within a sleek, low-profile aluminium frame, the Touch 10 allows the user to access CZone digital switching and Masterbus power electronics systems. It has a bright clear touch-sensitive colour…
Below Deck
METS 2015: Waeco CRX fridge
- Graham Snook
- November 16, 2015
The chilled wizards at Dometic have launched a new three-in-one solution to keep your beers cold. It can be a two compartment fridge-freezer, or you can slide out the freezer…
Safety
METS 2015: QUIKSLING
- Graham Snook
- November 20, 2015
This life-saving device is thrown to the immersed person, who flips the sling over their head. The rescuer activates it with a sharp rope tug, enabling the MOB to adopt…
METS 2015: Plastimo SL180 Lifejacket
- Graham Snook
- November 19, 2015
The comfortable ergonomic design of this jacket allows for a snug fit. The height of the neck/back can be adjusted so you can decide on the most comfortable position for…
METS 2015: Dr Sails repair pack
- Graham Snook
- November 19, 2015
A great idea to keep on board for emergencies. These clever composite repair packs from Dr Sails can be used to repair carbon or fibreglass, there is even a pack…
METS 2015: Aurora Sky-Lite flare
- Graham Snook
- November 19, 2015
The Aurora Sky-lite red distress flare can propel two red stars up to 60m by hand held launcher. It’s ideal for smaller boats and is small enough to throw in…