Expert Boat Advice

Our expert advice section will answer your questions on the range of subjects below, from insurance to antifouling. Just click on the links to get started.

Icom Marine Radio Guide

The name ICOM is synonymous the world over with the manufacture of award-winning marine radios for a wide range of vessels. With over 40 years of experience in developing high quality marine communication equipment ICOM has a vast pool of expertise to help you with all of your marine VHF needs.

Anti-fouling Advice

Unless you have decided to use an alternative method of hull protection, then Do-It-Yourself antifouling of the hull, propeller and stern gear of your boat is a necessary, if not entirely pleasant aspect of ownership! 
While pressing on with the job, look upon the bright side and consider the fact that improved fuel economy, higher hull speed and more responsive handling will be your ultimate rewards. 
After all a visibly clean and tidy looking hull beneath the waterline can be considered part of good seamanship and, surely, nothing less than your boat deserves.

Sea Rescue

Watch the RNLI saving lives at sea and test your boating knowledge. Our Sea Rescue section shows the RNLI in action, tells you how to get a free safety check for your boat and puts your nautical knowledge to the test.

Raymarine electronics guide

Your choice of marine electronics is one of the most important decisions you will have to make as a boat owner, next to choosing the boat itself of course! This website is all about providing the answers to your questions, whether you?re searching for standalone units or a completely integrated system. As a world leader in marine electronics, Raymarine is more than qualified to give you clear, relevant advice on choosing the right electronics for you and your boat.

Pantaenius boat insurance guide

There is a general misconception that all boat insurance policies are the same - they are not! It would be a fantasy to believe that any one insurer or policy will give you absolutely everything you could wish for, so just how can you navigate through the small print? We hope this unbiased guide to boat insurance will help you to a greater understanding and balanced view of what is available. To find out more about the Pantaenius commitment, <a href="http://pantaenius.co.uk/en/service/our-commitment.html" target="_blank">watch this video</a>. Pantaenius now has a boat insurance app for the iphone - <a href="http://www.pantaenius.co.uk/en/service/claims/iphone-app.html" target="_blank">find out more here</a>.

Boat tanks guide

Tek-Tanks Ltd have been manufacturing custom built tanks for the marine leisure industry for nearly 20 years and are pleased to be able to offer their wealth of knowledge to YBW readers. Although Tek-Tanks specialise in plastic tanks manufactured from high density polyethylene, the advice given here will still cover tanks manufactured from other materials. The design, manufacture and installation of boat tanks is a vast subject but we feel that the following is an informative overview.

Bonding and sealing

In association with ybw.com, welcome to the Sika 'Expert Advice' guide, intended to provide a useful insight into which products to use and how to prepare for and tackle various bonding, sealing, bedding, caulking and glazing jobs on yachts and boats.

Battery and Power Solutions

With more and more electrical items being added sufficient power is vital for today's boat. This website had been designed to help you make an informed decision when the time comes to upgrade your batteries. Whether its running navigation equipment on a long passage or keeping the all important beer cold whilst moored in a secluded bay, Barden can provide the batteries and power solutions from solar & wind to keep you running. 
If you cannot find what you are looking for or if you need to speak to one of our technical members of staff please do not hesitate to <a href="mailto:info@barden-uk.com">contact us</a>.