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Are you struggling for gift ideas for that special someone in your life? Don’t worry, inspiration is at hand! Whether they're a keen fisherman or spend their days sailing, we’ve picked out some top items we recommend for Christmas 2019.   Click your price range below, or view all products by scrolling down:   Under £20 Under £50 Under £100 Over £100   Gifts for under £20  ...

We've picked some of our favourite charter locations that LateSail have to offer across Europe. Head off the beaten paths of Greece and Croatia and head to the mountains of Sweden or the turquoise seas of Montenegro for a brand new view of what Europe has to offer. View all Charter holidays on Boats and Outboards.   Turkey Turkey is a deeply historical country with a rich, diverse landscape of beaches, mountains and cities. The Turquoise Coast is a beautiful backdrop for...

In this article I am reviewing a product that has been developed and thoroughly tested over several years. The early versions were brilliant, and a new version has made them even neater with even better performance. This latest incarnation of the Automatic Fender System had its European launch at the prestigious Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2019 and was shown in full operation on the demonstration rig.   This promises to revolutionise the way we all take the handling of fen...

  If you’re thinking about changing your boat – or taking the plunge with a first purchase, like any purchase, and in particular with large investments such as buying a boat, it’s always advisable to ensure that you know what you are getting for your money.    All year round, the RYA’s Legal Team receive queries from members wanting advice on buying a second-hand boat.  “Buying a second hand boat can be a pretty big investment, yet de...

What could be better than getting your family and friends out on the water? If you’re looking for even more fun in the sun by the sea, buying a boat could be the perfect solution. Whether you love to fish, cruise, waterski or sunbathe, owning a boat allows for endless days of fun.   We’ve picked out some of the best family boats on the market to help you choose, focusing on space, comfort and performance to ensure you pick the model that’s right for you.  ...

We can’t get away from the fact, your engine has oil and with oil will come wear and tear. Your test will pick up anything in the oil that should not be there. Generally, in engines these would be fuel dilution, coolant matrix leaks and dirt ingress.    Oil analysis is not new and has been in use for many years.  It started in the early 1940s in the American railway industry as steam trains were replaced by diesels. A key factor for its development was the introducti...