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Apr 30, 2025

Tayana 48 DS Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Tayana 48 DS sailboat specs and KPIs set out here say a lot about how this centre-cockpit cutter is likely to behave in a seaway...

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Apr 29, 2025

The Hunter 466 Sailboat

The Hunter 466 sailboat specs and KPIs set out here tell us much about how this B&R rigged sailboat is likely to behave in a seaway...

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Apr 24, 2025

Which Type of Boat Fridge Is The Most Efficient?

The top opening boat fridge is reputed to be more efficient than the front opening type, but that may not be the case - and here, amongst other boat refrigeration considerations, is why

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Apr 19, 2025

Multihull Autopilot Selection is Not Straightforward

Whether its for a catamaran or a trimaran, tiller or wheel steered, a multi hull autopilot must be endowed with specific performance characteristics...

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Apr 18, 2025

Wheel-Steering Autopilots: Your Questions Answered...

Whatever your question, you should find the answer here

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Apr 18, 2025

Tiller Pilots: Your Questions Answered...

Got a question about sailboat tiller pilots? Odds are, you'll find the answer here

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Apr 15, 2025

Is Marine SSB Still Used?

You'll find the answer to this and other marine SSB-related questions right here...

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Apr 14, 2025

Is An SSB Marine Radio Installation Worth Having on Your Sailboat?

SSB marine radio is expensive to buy and install, but remains the bluewater sailors' favourite means of long-range communication, and here's why

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Apr 14, 2025

Correct VHF Radio Procedure: Your Questions Answered

Got a question about correct VHF radio procedure? Odds are you'll find your answer here...

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Apr 14, 2025

VHF Marine Radio; Which One is Right for Your Boat?

If you're looking to buy a VHF Marine Radio the choice can be a bit overwhelming. So what should it be, a fixed VHF or a handheld VHF? Maybe one with AIS or GPS built in perhaps?

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Apr 13, 2025

Small Boat Radar Systems: Your Questions Answered

Whatever your question about small boat radar systems, you're very likely to find the answers here...

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Apr 12, 2025

How a Marine EPIRB Can Get You into Trouble, As Well As Out Of It

Activating a marine EPIRB or a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) when you're not in distress can get you in big trouble with the Coastguard, as this cautionary tale relates.

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