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

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, this 360 x 390mm teak swim platform is a straightforward, no-frills option for small boat owners who want a practical step at the stern. It’s compact, reasonably sturdy, and uses the right materials for marine use: teak for the board, 316 stainless for the frame. After a full season in salt...

Lorenza Romano
by Lorenza Romano







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

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The Kwik Tek Large Hull Hugger is basically a long, foldable wall of padding for your boat. It’s not fancy, it’s not stylish, but it covers a big chunk of hull and does it reliably. The six foam blocks and tough vinyl/polyester shell feel ready for real‑world abuse: rough docks, concrete edges, rand...

Clive Harrington
by Clive Harrington









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

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual through one full season, I see it as a solid, no-nonsense reference for people who actually work on their own boats. It’s big, a bit old-school, and not perfect, but it covers hull, deck, rig, electrics, engines, and interiors...

Christophe Leblanc
by Christophe Leblanc