You’re ready to slip the lines, the engine’s ticking, lifejackets are on, and breakables are stowed, but are you really prepared for cruising abroad?
Expert boat advice
Petrol vs diesel engines
Faced with petrol or diesel, be realistic. Diesel engines have a reputation for greater reliability and safety, and at present for far cheaper fuel costs
Finding the right engine for you
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various kinds of engine installation and which is best suited to your boating needs?
Putting boat safety first
We outline the kit you should carry and the safety measures you should take to ensure you can cruise without concern
Learn to sail on a budget
It doesn’t have to cost the earth to learn to sail – we’ve worked out three plans for different budgets
Getting into sailing
Getting into sailing is not only great fun, but this exciting hobby also acts as good exercise, depending on what boat you’re in
First timer’s guide to the Round the Island Race
Five top tips to make the Round the Island Race plain sailing – even if it’s your first time
Sail care made easy
A suit of sails doesn’t come cheap these days so we’ve outlined a number of sail care tips to help prolong their life
Beginner’s guide to boat cleaning
Find out the boat cleaning jobs you need to do to get your vessel into excellent shape before she heads out on the water
Antifouling your boat
Get your boat into shape ahead of the new season with our guide to antifouling
Your technical questions answered
Seajet have produced a 60 page catalogue containing product information and extensive application advice. Please request one from your local retailer or country distributor.
Paint quantity calculator
Work out how much anti-foul paint and primer you need for your boat with our online calculator
Buying a boat advice
When buying a boat there are some key steps you should follow to make sure you get the perfect boat for your needs. Here you'll find Motor Boats Monthly's top…
Introduction to wind turbines
Wind power all starts with the sun. When the Sun heats up a certain area of land, the air around that land mass absorbs some of that heat. At a…
Battery Monitors
Battery monitors, power packs and distilled water solutions from Barden
Overview
More information about solar power
Overview
More information about chargers and inverters
Air Breeze
High performance in marine environments
Battery Chargers
A battery charger is a device used to put energy into a rechargeable battery by forcing an electric current through it. Most chargers these days are “Smart” 3 stage chargers…
Inverters
What is an inverter?