Having pressurised hot water on your boat will make all the difference to comfortable living when on board. A hot shower at the start of the day can invigorate the…
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How to stop a marine diesel engine properly
When you stop a marine diesel engine it is by cutting off the fuel at, or in, the fuel injection pump – not before it. This is achieved in two…
The best mast climbing gear for sailors & solo climbers
The best mast climbing gear for solo sailors or double handed sailors can be found in some well known high street stores and not necessarily in a chandlery. This buyers…
Best boat hook for catching a mooring buoy
What’s the best boat hook? Well that depends. There’s never just one is there… I don’t know about you, but I have a love hate relationship with my current boat…
Teak wood: why the popular wood’s time is up
Choosing the most sustainable options for your boat can leave you feeling confused, but don’t worry, you’re in good company. Shortly after Jeff Bezos launched his Earth Fund programme –…
Best Arch Support Boat Shoes: 6 Pain-Free Performers
The best boat shoes are designed to offer traction on wet surfaces and protect feet from the elements, but what if you also require additional arch support? As anyone who…
Best Designer Boat Shoes: 6 Fashion-Forward Styles
Deck shoes are a staple of any sailor’s wardrobe, but they’re not limited to sailing anymore. For many shoemakers, the classic topsider has evolved from purely functional footwear to a…
Most Comfortable Boat Shoes: 6 All-Day Favorites
Among the many reasons to own a dedicated shoe for sailing, finding the most comfortable boat shoe should be at or near the top of the list. Whether racing, cruising,…
What you need to know about a yacht’s black water waste tank
Prior to the new millennium, little thought was given to waste disposal from a vessel. Anything you didn’t want on board invariably went straight over the side, including human waste.…
Best Men’s Boat Shoes: 6 Styles for Every Sailor
Picking the best men’s boat shoe for your type of sailing doesn’t have to be complicated, but often it is. On one hand, you can go with a basic two-eyelet…