Engines & Equipment Reviews

  1. Reviews

    How to choose antifouling paint

    Pippa Shaw
    Jul 24, 2025

    Antifouling is essential to prevent growth of weed and marine organisms on the bottom of any boat that is kept afloat. But, with so many options on the market, how do you choose the right antifouling paint for your vessel? …Read More

  2. Reviews

    Lifejackets for children: a buyer’s guide

    Pippa Shaw
    Apr 7, 2025

    Are you trying to buy lifejackets for children? In this in-depth guide to kid’s lifejackets, you’ll learn what to look for when shopping for a junior lifejacket and how to buy one your children will actually wear! …Read More

  3. Reviews

    Best Sailing Watches for Kids

    Pippa Shaw
    Feb 10, 2025

    When it comes to days on the boat with the kids, you want to make sure they have everything they need for safe fun on the water. Get your little ones kitted out with our list of the best sailing watches for kids. …Read More

  4. Reviews

    Everything you need to know about solar panels on boats: What are they, how to install them, pros and cons

    Pippa Shaw
    Aug 30, 2024

    Solar panels are an essential investment for all kinds of boats, offering free and environmentally friendly electricity, even offshore. But how do solar panels on boats work? And how do you install a boat solar panel? …Read More

  5. Reviews

    Boat propellers

    Alex Smith
    Feb 15, 2022

    How do propellers work and how do you pick the right one? We explain the basics. …Read More

  6. Reviews

    Choose the right sailcloth

    Rupert Holmes
    Dec 17, 2018

    There’s a bewildering array of choices and compromises when it comes to choosing the material for new sails, we look at the sailcloth options. …Read More

  7. Reviews

    Powerboating lifejackets

    Alex Smith
    Nov 15, 2018

    If small powerboats are your thing, a lifejacket or buoyancy aid is a vital piece of safety equipment. We share top tips and key information to help you select the right personal flotation device. …Read More

  8. Reviews

    Wetsuits for boating and sailing

    Alex Smith
    Jul 7, 2018

    Alex Smith clarifies the core issues to consider when buying a wetsuit …Read More

  9. Reviews

    Best weather app for your smartphone

    Staff
    Apr 30, 2018

    We check out some of the very best weather apps on the market. …Read More

  10. Reviews

    Marine electronics

    Lenny Rudow
    Mar 22, 2018

    The list of marine electronics is a long one, ranging from your chartplotter to your fishfinder to your radar - and to a whole lot more. We’ll help you figure out what’s what, and which electronic items you really need on your boat. …Read More

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