Among the many reasons to own a dedicated shoe for sailing, finding the most comfortable boat shoe should be at or near the top of the list. Whether racing, cruising,…
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What you need to know about a yacht’s black water waste tank
Prior to the new millennium, little thought was given to waste disposal from a vessel. Anything you didn’t want on board invariably went straight over the side, including human waste.…
Best Men’s Boat Shoes: 6 Styles for Every Sailor
Picking the best men’s boat shoe for your type of sailing doesn’t have to be complicated, but often it is. On one hand, you can go with a basic two-eyelet…
How to cold start a marine diesel engine
Starting a diesel engine from cold can be a tricky business. Many direct-injection engines use extra fuel for cold starting. On some, such as small Yanmars, this extra fuel is…
Best boat shoes for men and women: From classic leather deck shoes to more modern alternatives
When buying boat shoes, you face a choice between traditional moccasins that look the part but lack support and cushioning, or modern deck trainers that cover the sporty angle but…
Best sailing socks: 6 warm and waterproof options
Having warm, dry feet when you’re on night watch in rough conditions can make it a much more pleasant experience. Here we’ve chosen six of the best sailing socks to…
5 of the best watermakers: From ERD to high pressure units
Watermakers – technically known as desalination units – use a process called reverse osmosis (RO) to make drinking water. By forcing salty water at a high pressure against one side…
Everything you need to know about watermakers
The feeling of autonomy that a watermaker gives a yacht is unique. It transforms that weekend-only cruiser into a go-anywhere, life-on-the-hook, adventure craft, breaking the tether to marinas. Filling your…
Boat intercom system tested: Crew-Talk Plus
A boat intercom system has a place on a racing yacht but how useful is it for cruisers? Toby Heppell tests the Crew-Talk Plus to find out
Rebuilding a yacht’s navigation system using Raspberry Pi
Back in May 2021, my wife Lydia and I purchased our first boat, a 1994 Dehler 34 called Troppo Bella, and spent the summer exploring the beautiful waters around Conwy.…