We test the affordable Solar Technology International PV Logic 8W Folding Solar Panel and see if it charges even during a spring sail
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Essential saildrive checks for your boat
Maintaining a saildrive is just as important as caring for the engine itself. Dennison Berwick explains how to give your stern gear some much-needed attention
Tech focus: The future of the chartplotter
A new generation of chartplotters offers sailors more processing power than ever before. Sam Fortescue examines what you get when you upgrade
Easy ways to power up your mainsheet
The mainsheet is the most worked item of deck gear, so it's vital to choose the right system and set it up correctly for your boat
Renewable energy afloat: the latest tech
Sam Fortescue examines how renewable energy afloat is benefitting from technical developments in other sectors
Best sailing waterproofs: 7 lightweight options for summer sailing
Decent, dry and warm waterproofs are the staple of most sailor's kit bag, even in the summer. We look at seven new products to hit the market
Tested: LED searchlights for sailors
We test the TeamO Marine Emergency Torch and compare it to other LED searchlights on the market
Tested: B&G Vulcan 7 Network
We test the integrated navigation system - the pure sailing B&G Vulcan 7 and networked instruments to see if it represents value for money
How to get the latest boat electronics – on a budget
Keeping up to date with the latest navigation technology can be prohibitive. Mike Reynolds shares how to get the latest electronics for your boat for a fraction of the cost
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