Handheld VHF Marine Radios are more than portable communications devices. They are essential marine search and rescue items to monitor and co-ordinate in dangerous situations and link with mothership, life raft, dinghy, or shore. Latest handheld VHF radios include technology previously only available in fixed models – frequency scanning, weather reports, GPS integration, and distress […]
Water, water all around and not a drop to drink! We hope this will never happen to you while sailing. Watermakers have made a huge difference to modern cruising, but they are not the full story when managing potable water onboard. These products contribute to a smooth-running, healthy, fresh water system. Jabsco Par-Max– Heavy Duty […]
Have you ever let go your mooring and found the boat won’t steer or move because the propeller is encased in a ball of marine growth? This is an extreme case, but even slight fouling on your prop can lead to slower speed, corrosion and less fuel efficiency. These products help prevent such problems. Propspeed […]
Few things are more important on a boat than a strong anchor and sound chain, but a weak link in any part of your ground tackle system may mean your boat comes to rest in an unexpected place. Information to help you select and maintain these essential items, is shown here. The VULCAN anchor’s roll-palm™ at […]
Whether you plan to spend the hurricane season on anchor, on a mooring, or at a marina, here are items that increase your safety and comfort when trying to hold on or fend off. BLUE OCEAN Dockline, made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, is exclusive to Marlow’s Mooring Series. This premium Dockline is made from […]
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 […]
