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Harken

If you need any technical support or advice, please do drop us an e-mail to ybw@harken.co.uk.

Harken Shoe

“Hardware is our business. But sailing is our passion, so we’ve expanded our line to include accessories that enhance your sailing experience. Unlike many companies, we don’t just stamp our…

service

Harken equipment is designed for minimal maintenance, but some upkeep is required to give the best service. In general, the most important aspect of maintenance is to keep your equipment…

Harken - Electric winch

Is sailing getting to be a bit of a grind? Perhaps that back isn’t quite as young as you would like it to be?

furling

A well set up furler is a joy to use, but there are ways and means of making any furler, Harken or otherwise, perform just that little bit better. Here…

motor

Matching the right horsepower to your boat is crucial to ensuring a safe and balanced boating package.

Honda

With the ever-increasing price of fuel, here are some tips to squeeze even more economy out of your four-stroke outboard - or indeed any marine engine, for that matter.

jargon

Most outboard engines feature logos such as ‘EU 2006’ and CARB 2008’ that refer to different engine emission standards. So what do these actually mean to the British consumer?

woman on boat

Is there such a thing as an environmental engine? Can something that emits exhaust gas, CO2 and noise while depleting fuel resources ever be described as ‘environmental’?

Introduction

Is there such a thing as an environmental engine? Can something that emits exhaust gas, CO2 and noise while depleting fuel resources ever be described as ‘environmental’?

YBW at the London Boat Show

See www.ybw.com and all your favourite boating magazines at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show, January 11th - 20th. Stand B003!