May 2026

Feadship Project 826: when a sailing-yacht designer draws a motor yacht with a pickleball helipad

Mediterranean Adventures

Menorca's coastline, the quieter Balearic: anchorages and shore rituals for a May cruising week

Ownership Costs

Yacht running costs, honestly accounted: the numbers no first-time buyer sees until month seven

Cleaning Techniques

Antifouling, done properly: preparation, primers and the layers that actually protect a hull

Inside the Wally 108: what a Mediterranean shakedown week reveals about the sailing yacht modern owners love

Inside an Oyster 565: what the first long weekend teaches a new owner

Mediterranean Adventures

A working week along the French Riviera: anchorages, lunches and the rhythm that locals actually keep

Maintenance Tips

Weather routing for the owner-driver: reading pressure charts the way a delivery skipper does

Garmin GPSMAP 79s Review: a tough marine GPS that does the job without fancy extras

Garmin GPSMAP 79sc Review: a no-nonsense floating marine GPS with charts built in

Garmin GPSMAP 86i Review: solid marine GPS with real offshore peace of mind

Garmin quatix 7 Pro Review: a serious marine watch that’s great but pricey overkill for casual users

EVGATSAUTO Marine Chart Plotter Review: budget boat GPS that gets the basics done

Deeper CHIRP+ 4 Review: smart castable sonar that actually tells you what’s under you (most of the time)

F918-C180S Fish Finder Review: Cheap sonar with a lot of quirks

Bait Boat Wireless Colour Fish Finder Review: long-range sonar that actually keeps up with your bait boat

LUCKY MT-202 Fish Finder Review: a pocket sonar that actually makes bank fishing less random

MOUNTAINONE F007 Underwater Fishing Camera Review: a simple wired camera that mostly just does the job

Icom M25EVO Blue Review: a lightweight floating VHF that just quietly does its job

Standard Horizon HX891BT/E Review: a tough handheld VHF with GPS that mostly stays out of your way

Retevis RB648 Walkie Talkies Review: rugged jobsite radios that take real abuse

Cobra BlueBound 350 Review: a straightforward floating VHF that just does its job

Radtel P8 PoC Radio Review: walkie-talkies that basically piggyback on 4G

Renogy 600W 12V Solar Panel Kit Review: a compact off-grid setup that mostly just works

Renogy 2x200W Flexible Solar Panel Review: bendy panels for vans and boats that mostly deliver

UIBAO 400W Portable Solar Panel Kit Review: bendy panels that are handy but far from perfect

Flexible Solar Panel Kit 600W Review: a lightweight off-grid option that needs realistic expectations

Solar Panel Kit 300W/600W Review: budget off‑grid power with a few catches

Lowrance TripleShot Skimmer Transducer Review: a practical upgrade if you already run HOOK Reveal/HOOK2

SYNCO XTALK X5 Review: a no-nonsense wireless intercom kit for small crews

Icom IC-M94D Review: a handheld VHF with AIS that actually feels useful on a small boat

Simrad GO9 XSE Review: a solid all‑in‑one plotter if you know what you’re buying

Ocean Signal rescueME MOB2 Review: compact AIS beacon that actually fits on a lifejacket

CTEK NXT 15 Smart Battery Charger Review: a serious 12V workhorse for cars, boats and leisure batteries

Victron Blue Smart IP22 12V 30A Review: a serious workshop charger with brains (and Bluetooth)

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12V 30A Review: a serious multi-bank charger with a few quirks

NOCO GENIUS10 Review: the compact charger that can actually save “dead” car batteries

Capacity.Li 14.6V 50A LiFePO4 Charger Review: a brute-force fast charger for big lithium batteries

Fabater Marine Bluetooth Stereo Radio Review: a basic waterproof head unit that gets the job done on a budget

GUZARE Marine Audio System Review: a simple waterproof stereo that gets the job done on a budget

BOSS MCK508WB.64S Review: a budget marine stereo kit that does the job (with a few quirks)

BOSS Audio Systems MCK632WB.64 Review: budget-friendly marine stereo that gets the basics done

Boss MCK632WB.6 Marine Stereo Review: basic boat audio that gets the job done if you’re not too picky

WINCHMAX 20,000lb 12v Electric Winch Review: heavy brute for serious recovery work

WINCHMAX 20,000lb 24v Electric Winch Review: heavy, brutal and built for real recovery work

WINCHMAX 13,500lb SL Series Review: a serious workhorse winch for 4x4s and recovery trucks

WINCHMAX 13,500lb SL Series Review: a heavy winch that just quietly does the job

WINCHMAX 17,000lb 24v Winch Review: a heavy, hard‑pulling workhorse for recovery trucks

HumsiENK 12V 320Ah LiFePO4 Review: a chunky Bluetooth leisure battery that actually delivers its capacity

HumsiENK 12V 300Ah LiFePO4 Review: big capacity, Bluetooth, and a few quirks

Renogy 2000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter Review: a solid off-grid workhorse with a few quirks

Electric Outboard Motor 1500W Review: a strong budget push for small boats, with a few quirks

vidaXL 20mm Polypropylene Boat Rope Review: a chunky workhorse for boats, gardens and DIY jobs

Savage Island 18mm Mooring Lines Review: basic but tough ropes that do the job

DQ-PP Jute Rope Review: chunky natural rope that’s strong but not fancy

CarBole Nylon Boat Rope Review: long, strong and cheap… but annoying to uncoil

OROOTL 1/2in x 50FT Dock Line Review: a straightforward nylon rope that gets the job done

SavvyCraft Mainsail Boom Cover Review: a thick, no-nonsense cover that does the job for less than custom

Locmarine LM-SMINI-RL Review: a straightforward Starlink Mini mount that just works on a boat

JMBricklayer Ghost Pirate Ship Review: a cool budget Flying Dutchman-style build with a few rough edges

Thorness J Class Wooden Sailing Yacht Model Review: a big, good‑looking yacht for people who like nautical decor

Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual Review: the fat reference book that actually lives on the boat

Polycraft 10Kg Fibreglass Repair Kit Review: a big, no-nonsense bundle for serious repairs

Polycraft 5kg Fibreglass Repair Kit Review: a no-nonsense bundle for serious DIY repairs

Marine Coat One Iso/NPG Gel Coat White Review: a straightforward gelcoat kit that actually hardens like it should

Trade Paints GRP Polyester Resin Review: a straightforward resin that just gets the job done

West System 105/205 Epoxy Review: the no-nonsense resin that actually feels professional

Barrettine Peelaway Marine (10kg) Review: heavy-duty antifoul remover that works, but demands patience (and muscle)

Polybond Swimming Pool Paint Review: a tough lagoon blue coat that mostly just gets the job done

Hempel Classic Black Antifoul 5L Review: no-nonsense hull protection that just works

Hempel Classic Red Antifoul 5L Review: solid, no-nonsense bottom paint for cruisers

Hempel Classic Souvenirs Blue Antifoul 5L Review: solid cruising antifoul that’s easy to slap on

Quicksilver 8M0172123 Outboard Service Kit Review: a straightforward bundle for 15–20hp EFI maintenance

Marine Engine Water Pump Major Service Kit 128170-42200 Review: a no-name spare that gets the job done if you’re not picky

Maintenance Kit Compatible with Honda BF115A / BF130A Review: a no-frills service pack that mostly just gets the job done

Yamaha Waverunner Service Kit 1000/1100cc Review: a simple all‑in‑one pack that keeps things running

Yamaha Waverunner 1050cc Service Kit Review: a simple all‑in‑one pack for DIY servicing

Crewsaver Crewfit 180N Pro Review: a compact inshore lifejacket that you actually keep on all day

Spinlock Deckvest LITE Lifejacket Review: a low-profile auto-inflating jacket you actually keep on

Crewsaver Crewfit 165N Sport Automatic Lifejacket Review: a light, no-nonsense jacket for casual boating

Sirius Signal C-1002 Review: a practical LED flare replacement that actually feels boat-ready

RescueME EDF2 Review: a safer, reusable alternative to traditional boat flares

ACR ResQFlare PRO Review: a practical electronic flare that beats expired pyros (with one confusing detail)

Odeo LED Strobe Flare Review: a straightforward safety light that does what it says

Sirius Survival 2-Person Bug Out Bag Review: a ready-made emergency kit that mostly gets the basics right

EVAQ8 Emergency Survival Kit 4-Person 72-Hour Review: a ready-made go-bag that still needs a few tweaks

EVAQ8 GoBag Emergency Kit For 2 Persons Review: a ready-made 72h bag that actually feels thought-through

ACR GlobalFix V6 EPIRB Review: modern safety tech for people who actually go offshore

Ocean Signal SafeSea EPIRB3 Pro AIS Review: a serious offshore safety net that’s not plug-and-play

RescueME EPIRB1 Pro Review: compact UK‑programmed EPIRB that just quietly does its job

Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB3 Review: a seriously kitted-out beacon for people who actually go offshore

ACR GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB Review: a serious safety net for offshore trips, with a few quirks

NIDAYE 5KG Bruce Style Claw Anchor Review: a simple stainless hook that just does its job

Better Boat River Anchor Review: a simple, heavy chunk of metal that mostly just works

WWZRYS Solar LED Boat Anchor Light Review: simple magnetic nav light that mostly just does its job

Yctze Anchor Roller 230mm Review: a basic bow roller that does the job if you accept a few compromises

Akozon Boat Bow Anchor Roller Review: a simple stainless bracket that does the job without drama

Bennanmu Electric Underwater Thruster Review: a compact motor that makes paddling a lot lazier

ACWYENN 10'x18" Inflatable Boat Fender Review: a big, space‑saving bumper for docks and raft‑ups

ACOMUZI 10ft Boat Bumpers Review: a big inflatable cushion that keeps boats from kissing too hard

AWEMUFA Boat Fenders Review: simple clip-on bumpers that beat the classic inflatable ones

AWEMUFA 6ft Inflatable Boat Fender Review: Big Protection Without Filling Your Storage Locker

Stainless Steel Telescoping Boat Boarding Ladder Review: a simple folding ladder that does the job for small ribs and inflatables

Flip Up Dock Ladder (4 Steps) Review: basic aluminum ladder that does the job if you install it right

VEVOR Flip-Up 5-Step Dock Ladder Review: a straightforward ladder that mostly gets the job done

YaeMarine 3-Step Teak Swim Platform Ladder Review: a decent budget ladder with a few catches

BTG Gear 4-Step Pontoon Ladder Review: a straightforward boarding ladder that does the job

25/45 lbs Electric Windlass Review: a budget electric anchor winch that mostly just gets the job done

Marine Anchor Winch with Remote Control Review: budget electric windlass for small boats

ROMYIX 45lbs Electric Anchor Winch Review: a budget boat windlass that gets the job done (with a few quirks)

Electric Anchor Winch 12V 25lbs Review: budget anchor lift with a few strings attached

12V Electric Boat Winch & Anchor Windlass Review: cheap electric anchoring for small boats, with a few catches

Subcold Roam45DZ Review: a dual-zone car fridge that actually feels built for real trips

Shield Autocare Cool Mate 80L Review: a decent camper fridge if you accept a few quirks

Zcamp KI19 Review: a compact 12/24V car fridge that just quietly gets the job done

SMETA 100L Gas Fridge Freezer Review: a quiet 3‑way workhorse for vans and off‑grid setups

Generic Stainless Steel Boat Grill Review: a basic marine BBQ that gets the job done if you manage your expectations

Fockety Boat BBQ Grill Review: a no‑nonsense stainless grill for small boats and camping

Taidda Boat Grill Review: a no-frills stainless BBQ that gets the job done on the water

304 Halbtrocken Marine Gas Grill Review: a decent stainless boat BBQ if you accept some quirks

MENDUNER Stainless Steel Boat Grill Review: a straightforward marine BBQ that mostly gets the job done

globalptt Vehicle PoC Radios Review: simple 4G walkie talkies that actually work across the country

Sena Nautitalk Crew Compact Review: simple, light crew comms that actually cut the yelling

vidaXL Boat Rope 20 mm Review: a chunky green workhorse for basic marine use

Savage Island 2 x 14mm Docking Lines Review: budget mooring ropes that get the job done

SHADDOCK Nylon Boat Dock Line Review: a long, cheap rope that’s decent if you’re not too picky

WAVESRX Premium Nylon Dock Lines Review: solid ropes that actually feel premium in the hand

ROTA MARINE Dockline Review: solid polyester mooring rope that does the job without fuss

Savage Island 2 x 14mm Mooring Ropes Review: simple dock lines that get the job done

ACOMUZI Inflatable Boat Fenders Review: big, tough bumpers that actually save space on board

Kwik Tek Large Hull Hugger Boat Fender Review: a long, foldable fender that actually protects a big chunk of hull

Profile Rafting Fender Blue Large Profile Review: a big, simple bumper that saves you from juggling six fenders

HXDOGSP 18"x60" Inflatable Boat Fender Review: a big, bulky bumper that does its job

LTCANOPY 16.5"x40" Boat Fender Review: a big inflatable bumper that does the job without taking over your deck

Sea-Doo Depth Finder 295100872 Review: a simple add‑on that does what the stock gauge doesn’t

Sierra 26000P 2" In-Dash Digital Depth Finder Review: simple depth gauge for small boats

FishPro 4.3'' KA-4315 DVR Review: a simple underwater camera that actually helps you find fish

Furuno 525T-BSD Review: a solid bronze thru-hull that just does the job

Garmin Striker Plus 9SV Review: big screen, strong sonar, but no real charts

Blue Sea Systems 8664 Bilge Panel Review: simple, tough, and mostly hassle-free bilge control

Auxbeam 6 Gang Switch Panel RA60 Review: a solid all‑in‑one control box if you hate messy wiring

Iztoss 6 Gang Switch Panel Review: a basic but handy control bar for boats and campers

Blue Sea Systems WeatherDeck 4-Position Panel Review: a compact waterproof switch bank that just does its job

Akozon Marine Toilet Switch Panel Review: a basic but practical flush control for boats and RVs

Eujgoov LED Navigation and Masthead Light Review: a basic, bright nav light that mostly just does its job

Akozon LED Nav Lights Review: cheap, bright, but a bit basic for serious boating

JT-HLM Red Green Navigation Lights Review: basic LED nav lights that get the job done on a budget

Akozon 12V LED Anchor Light Review: a simple 360° mast light that just does its job

Tbest Marine LED Navigation Light Review: a simple mast light that gets the job done for small boats

JUTTAUTO 12V Interior LED Spot Lights Review: cheap, bright and pretty practical for campervans

acegoo 12V Under Cabinet LED Lighting Review: compact 12V bar with handy dimmer and red night mode

Linkstyle 4PCS 12V Interior LED Light Bar Review: cheap, bright, and pretty straightforward lighting for vans and projects

4PCS 12V LED Interior Light Bars Review: cheap, bright, and a bit rough around the edges

Obcursco Telescopic Boat Stern Light Review: a bright, simple anchor light that mostly just works

Linkstyle Van Lights Interior LED 12V Kit Review: cheap, bright, and a bit fiddly to install

Kadimendium Navigation Anchor Light Review: a simple 360° LED for small boats that just works

KAOLALI Adjustable Boat Navigation Light Review: a simple 360° LED anchor light that does the job

Everbeam Adjustable Stainless Steel Anchor Light Review: a bright, simple upgrade for small boats

SajoSolid 10 lb Boat Anchor Kit Review: a straightforward Danforth setup that just works

NIDAYE Boat Anchor Kit Review: a basic all‑in‑one setup that gets the job done for small boats

FORTATO 8.5 lb Fluke Anchor Kit Review: a no-frills setup that mostly just works

MARINE SYSTEM Fluke Anchor Kit Review: a basic all‑in‑one setup for small boats

FORTATO 5 lb Boat Anchor Kit Review: a basic fluke setup that gets the job done for small boats

WLRHGl Sun Shade Sail 3 x 18.5 m Review: a massive waterproof tarp that does the job if you can handle it

Classic Accessories StormPro Heavy-Duty Boat Cover Review: a no-nonsense cover that actually survives weather and trailering

SavvyCraft Mainsail Boom Cover Review: a no-nonsense off-the-shelf alternative to custom canvas

Crevyteg Inflatable Floating Dock Review: big floating hangout, a bit confusing but fun when it works

WEJIUAFB 10x10FT Inflatable Floating Dock Review: big floating patio with a few catches

360 x 390mm Teak Boat Platform Review: a basic but solid swim step for small boats

Marine Teak Swim Platform Review: a compact teak deck that does the job if you know what you’re buying

Boat Swim Platform 316 Stainless Steel and Teak Wood Review: a simple, sturdy way to extend your stern

Toplamper Boat Trailer Steps Review: a simple way to stop jumping off your trailer

Boat Dock Boarding Handrail (37.4") Review: basic but reassuring support for getting on and off the boat

Whitecap Teak Boat Handrail (4 Loop) Review: classic teak look for a straightforward deck upgrade

MTYIK Boat Trailer Steps Review: a solid upgrade if you’re tired of jumping off the tongue

Cressi Tino Adventure Set Review: a compact snorkel kit that gets the job done for casual trips

Cressi Star Fins Review: compact travel fins that punch above their size

Cressi Maui Fins Review: simple long fins that push hard without killing your feet

Cressi Pro Star Full Foot Fins Review: simple, powerful fins if you know what you’re getting into

Cressi Palau Adjustable Fins Review: travel-friendly fins that keep things simple

Plastimo Iris 50 Review: the classic hand-bearing compass that just works at sea

DOLLOND & CO Sundial Compass Review: a cool vintage desk piece more than a real navigation tool

MASO Navigation Compass Review: a cheap, basic dashboard compass that mostly does the job

Riloer Car Boat Compass Review: a cheap backup when your GPS lets you down

Dioche Digital Marine Compass Review: a cheap LED compass that mostly does the job if you set it up right

Lumitec SeaBlaze Mini Blue Review: compact underwater lights that punch above their size (with a few caveats)

CHNXU Low Voltage LED Deck Lighting Kit Review: simple warm lights for decks and steps if you’re handy

KOVNISE LED Underwater Boat Lights Review: cheap transom lights that do the job in blue

Agrdeed Underwater Fishing Camera Review: Cheap wired fish cam that’s fun but a bit basic

CO LIGHT 20 Inch LED Light Bar Review: bright budget bar for trucks and off-road, with a few trade-offs

Vehjunc 120LED Underwater Boat Lights Review: bright budget transom lights that do the job

Keenso 12V Marine Boat Light Review: cheap, bright, and pretty basic but it works

JT-HLM Wireless Boat Lights Review: cheap, colorful, and a bit fiddly to live with

Terisass Boat Navigation Lights Review: cheap LED nav lights that do the job (with a few caveats)

Krtopo 2x 27 LED Underwater Boat Lights Review: bright budget lights that get the job done

Yctze Boat Cam Cleat Review: cheap little cam cleats that are OK if you accept the risks

MichaelPro MP009060 Handwinch Review: a compact 960 kg winch that does the job without fuss

Quick Release 316 Stainless Bimini Swivel Hinges Review: cheap, practical hardware for small boats

GBACHOOSE 16 Pcs French Cleat Picture Hanger Review: a no-nonsense way to hang heavy stuff straight

Keenso 8" Boat Cleat Review: shiny stainless hardware that looks good but isn’t quite “heavy duty”

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