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Virtually all boats end up with unwanted water in the bilge – from a propeller shaft packing gland, a leaky portlight, seams in a wooden boat, and other sources. Water left in the bilge can cause spilled fuel to slosh around and attack insulation on electrical wiring. It also promotes osmotic blisters in fiberglass hulls […]

One of the many challenges of blue water sailing is keeping your vessel watertight, dry, and sound – in the middle of an unforgiving ocean. This technical corner touches on repair kits, specialty products for quick fixes, safety gear for working underwater, and essential spares. Add them to your voyage preparation list! G/flex Thickened Epoxy […]

New technologies and electronic gadgets make our sailing lives easier, but they increase and complicate our power needs. Here we share information about different battery types and products to monitor and maintain your battery system. The lithium iron phosphate battery is a type of lithium-ion battery using lithium iron phosphate as the cathode material, and a graphitic […]

Climbing onboard, stepping onto a dock, moving down below, navigating a slippery deck, getting up out of the water, or climbing up the mast – there is always the chance of a misstep. These boat ladders and steps aim to make stepping on/off/up/down easier and safer. Transom Ladders are suitable for mono hull sailboats or […]

With the large array of shackles available in the chandlery, it can be difficult to know exactly what shackle is best for each application. This technical corner will walk you through different types of shackles and where to use them. This soft shackle is made from 12-strand Dyneema® technical fiber that forms a closed loop […]

Enhance your time on the water with world-class marine audio entertainment, whether out there on your own or enjoying the company of family and friends. Outfit your boat with an exceptional sound system at outstanding value. Put the perfect soundtrack at your fingertips, with one of the following: A Fusion® MS-RA60 Marine Stereo plus EL Classic OR […]

While some sailors are toughing it out in the cold and wet, many find celebrating in a sheltered anchorage or friendly marina has its own rewards – potlucks and barbecues, Santa visiting by dinghy, boat parades and fireworks across the bay, to name a few. Here are products to help you make merry. Perfect for […]

Boat maintenance and repair is challenging at the best of times, but especially when far from land in rough conditions, or on the hard in blistering heat and humidity. While we can’t change these conditions and circumstances, having the right tool at hand for the right job reduces the time and effort taken to achieve […]

Sailors spend a lot of time trying to predict what lies ahead. Whether you need to avoid collision, evade extreme weather, or find fish – marine technology has many ways to alert you, from sophisticated electronics to basic navigation aids. AIS (AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM) has become a “must have” for long-distance cruisers, those who move […]

Keeping your cool as you struggle to keep cool in the warmer, wetter season can be difficult. This Technical Corner looks at ways to ventilate your boat and avoid crew mutiny. Classic yachts, cruising boats, hotshot racers and fishing vessels all require different types of hatches. If you don’t find what you need within our […]