Features
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The great seacock safety debate
Last summer, Yachting Monthly ran some articles on how a simple seacock can sink an otherwise seemingly healthy boat, says Peter Nash. However, the RCD and standards came in for a bit of a bashing… 16 May 2012 - Boating Business
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Seawork – 15 years old and getting better
It hardly seems 15 years since Mercator Media started Seawork, says Peter Nash. The first show ran in 1998 to provide the UK and Europe with a viable commercial marine exhibition and forum. 16 May 2012 - Boating Business
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Something has to give
IIt seems you get a plateau for a while, then suddenly you get something like a drop in prices of high tech rope, which puts enormous strain on the existing hardware. 15 May 2012 - Boating Business
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Which horse for what course?
However much it might seem easier just to get all the hardware from one manufacturer, each piece has its 'niche capability' and you might be better off taking some time out to think about exactly what it is that’s needed. 15 May 2012 - Boating Business
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Playing for keeps
It’s simply not a level playing field – and the hardware isn’t always determined on the most appropriate fit: Stevie Knight talks to a couple of old hands about the issues... 15 May 2012 - Boating Business
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The ups and downs of water power
The wave and tidal resources are huge round the UK, and although it’s not how seafarers usually see it, the places around the north of Scotland are especially blessed. 25 Apr 2012 - Boating Business
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Riding the waves
Neil Davidson of Aquamarine Power explains that water’s not all the same: ask any sailor. 25 Apr 2012 - Boating Business
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Sea energy breaks through
One repeated question has been, ‘why has wave and tidal power been lagging behind wind in getting to market?’ There are a few answers, but it seems that it’s not such a bad position to be in, writes Stevie Knight. 25 Apr 2012 - Boating Business
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Easy fit for the flybridge
Dometic has also launched an electric barbeque for the flybridge. It’s got a stainless mirror polish and a fixed grid that doesn’t rattle or move. 29 Feb 2012 - Boating Business
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Chilling out: a market for change
Many older boats were built with insulated fridge boxes that were originally packed with ice, and these can be easily converted in to a thermostatically controlled fridge. 29 Feb 2012 - Boating Business
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Big ideas for small spaces
What is pushing the development of galley equipment? Well, until now, not so much. But a few companies are trying to change that, writes Stevie Knight. 29 Feb 2012 - Boating Business
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What price protection?
One of the age old problems for suppliers and manufacturers has been that the owners of boats can spend a fair bit of money on very slick appliances and fittings, and of course they want them delivered with the shine intact. 29 Feb 2012 - Boating Business
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The show must go on. But not like this…
The omens for the 2012 TPLBS were worrying, says Peter Poland. According to the depressing Peston, Europe was teetering on the edge of a financial cliff and the Eurocrats were still fiddling while the Euromess got worse. 20 Feb 2012 - Boating Business
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NBS needs to rethink its inland efforts
INLAND WATERWAYS: Perhaps a competition for any inland waterways orientated visitor to the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show should have been advertised as ‘find the narrowboat’, writes Harry Arnold. 20 Feb 2012 - Boating Business
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Sunseeker - Stand H102
Sunseeker International is to launch two new craft, the 28 Metre Yacht and the Predator 53 at the boat show along with showcasing a selection of yachts with a new, designer interior. 20 Feb 2012 - Boating Business
