Safety Equipment • 11/06/2025 Navigating Safely: Essential Yacht Safety Equipment Every Owner Must Update Regularly
Comparison • 13/05/2026 The best anchor ropes for boats: our top 7 (2026) Discover how to choose the best anchor ropes for boats and yachts, from nylon vs polyester and polypropylene to correct diameter, length, hardware, and safety routines.
Which marine mooring lines for boats to choose? Top 8 (2026) Comparison • 13/05/2026 Which marine mooring lines for boats to choose? Top 8 (2026) Detailed guide to the best marine mooring lines for boats, covering nylon vs polyester, sizing, breaking strength benchmarks, design details, and practical safety routines for cruising yachts.
Comparison • 13/05/2026 Top 5 best boat anchors for marine use (2026) Discover how to choose the best boat anchors for marine use on yachts, compare plow, fluke, claw, and Fortress designs, size your chain and rode correctly, and apply proven anchoring techniques for safer nights at anchor.
Comparison • 13/05/2026 The best boat boarding ladders: our top 5 (2026) Learn how to choose the best boat boarding ladders for your yacht, from stainless steel and aluminum construction to ergonomics, safety data, and maintenance tips.
Comparison • 13/05/2026 6 best marine EPIRB emergency beacons: our comparison (2026) In-depth guide to the best marine EPIRB emergency beacons for bluewater yachts, covering key technologies, leading brands, installation, maintenance, safety statistics, and FAQ for offshore skippers.
Comparison • 05/06/2026 Top 5: best boat tie down straps (June 2026) Discover how to choose the best boat tie down straps for your yacht tender or jet boat, with guidance on load ratings, stainless hardware, strap materials, tie patterns and maintenance for safe trailer transport.
Comparison • 29/05/2026 Guide: the 5 best boat docking lines (2026) Discover how to choose the best boat docking lines for yachts, including nylon vs double braid, sizing, safety standards, maintenance, and value considerations.
Comparison • 29/05/2026 Guide: the 6 best boat compasses for navigation (2026) Discover why magnetic boat compasses still matter on modern yachts, how to choose and install steering and hand bearing models, and what leading brands like Weems Plath, Plastimo, Ritchie, and Silva offer for safe marine navigation.
Comparison • 13/05/2026 Comparison of the 10 best marine shackles for rigging (2026) Detailed guide to the best marine shackles for yacht rigging, covering shackle types, materials, working load limits, inspection routines, sizing tables, and safety practices for cruising and offshore sailing.
Comparison • 13/05/2026 The 6 best anchor windlasses for boats (2026) In-depth guide to the best anchor windlasses for boats, covering sizing, Lewmar and Maxwell specs, vertical vs horizontal layouts, safe electrics, maintenance, and yacht anchoring safety.
Top 8: best life jackets for boating (2026) Comparison • 22/05/2026 Top 8: best life jackets for boating (2026) Discover the best life jackets for boating on luxury yachts, with expert guidance on PFD types, USCG and EN ISO certifications, inflatable vs foam vests, maintenance routines, inspection readiness, and model comparisons tailored to yacht owners.
Comparison • 13/05/2026 Our selection of the 5 best boat dock bumpers (2026) Learn how to choose, install, and maintain the best boat dock bumpers for yachts. Compare bumper types, materials, and layouts to protect hulls, control repair costs, and improve safety in any marina.
Comparison • 29/05/2026 Comparison of the 6 best boat anchor kits (2026) Learn how to choose the best boat anchor kits for yachts, including real product examples, sizing tables, seabed matching, deployment techniques, and maintenance tips to improve anchoring safety.
The best inflatable life vests for boating: our top 7 (2026) Comparison • 22/05/2026 The best inflatable life vests for boating: our top 7 (2026) In-depth guide to the best inflatable life vests for boating on yachts, covering safety standards, key features, Spinlock and Mustang Survival comparisons, pricing, maintenance routines, and USCG-backed statistics.
Ranking of the 5 best boat handrails for decks (2026) Comparison • 13/05/2026 Ranking of the 5 best boat handrails for decks (2026) Discover how to choose the best boat handrails for decks on yachts, from stainless steel vs aluminum materials to ergonomics, dock integration, maintenance, and key safety standards.
Comparison • 13/05/2026 Guide: the 10 best marine LED navigation lights (2026) Learn how to choose, install, and maintain the best marine LED navigation lights for yachts. Understand COLREG requirements, luminous intensity, IP ratings, and safety practices for reliable night-time visibility.
Comparison • 05/06/2026 The 6 best boat cleats for docking (June 2026) Learn how to choose, size, install, and maintain yacht cleats for safe docking. Compare stainless steel vs nylon, horn vs pop-up designs, see load tables, and review best practices for crew and hardware.
Comparison • 13/05/2026 Guide: the 9 best boat fenders for docking (2026) Learn how to choose, position, maintain, and buy the best boat fenders for docking. Detailed guidance for yachts, pontoon boats, and jet ski tenders, plus data on fender performance and hull damage reduction.
Product Test • 12/05/2026 Helly Hansen Chelsea Evolution Hooded Softshell Jacket Review: a tough everyday work shell that’s actually comfortable ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the Helly Hansen Chelsea Evolution Hooded Softshell Jacket is a solid, no‑nonsense work / outdoor jacket. It’s clearly built with durability and practical use in mind: tough outer fabric, Cordura shoulders, YKK zips, fleece lining, and a stretch back panel that actually helps when you move... by Clive Harrington
Product Test • 12/05/2026 Navis Marine NS147 Review: budget-friendly foul-weather gear that mostly gets the job done ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the Navis Marine NS147 jacket and bib combo is a practical, budget-friendly foul-weather set that does the core job: it keeps you dry, blocks wind, and makes you visible when the weather turns nasty. The 2-layer PU-coated nylon, taped seams, and decent hood setup hold up in real rain and sp... by Lorenza Romano
