P1 and OPA in Offshore Racing Partnership Powerboat P1 is working with US powerboat racing promoter the Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA) to create the APBA/UIM Offshore World Championship Race Series in 2019. A key aim of the partnership will be to strengthen the future of offshore racing in the United States by providing an expanded, […]
RYA, Industry Representatives and HMRC Discuss Red Diesel Situation
RYA, Industry Representatives and HMRC Discuss Red Diesel Situation Following the ruling by the European Union Court of Justice against the UK’s use of red diesel by private pleasure craft, representatives from the boating community and boating industry – the Royal Yachting Association, British Marine, the Cruising Association and the Inland Waterways Association – met […]
Exposure Lights Launch New Searchlight
Exposure Lights Launch New Searchlight The Action 1-9 from Exposure Lights is a powerful 1000-lumen torch specifically designed to aid search and location operations. The high-powered LEDs are focused to a 9-degree beam through a collimating lens, which enables accurate control of the beam and field of view, and by keeping the beam very sharp […]
ACR Electronics Launch New Transponder
ACR Electronics Launch New Transponder The AISLink CB2 transponder from ACR Electronics, a new Class B device developed, in particular, with yachts, sailing boats, powerboats, and fishing and light commercial vessels in mind, is designed to enhance navigational safety for boat owners, increasing visibility and aiding collision avoidance in areas of high traffic. ACR Electronics […]
Dometic Unveil Retractable Galley
Dometic Unveil Retractable Galley Dometic are introducing a retractable galley that can function both inside and outside the cabin. The Dometic Slide Out Kitchen, originally designed for 4x4s on the road, is compact in design but durable and corrosion resistant. Inside the cabin, the kitchenette is an elegantly designed compact unit. Outside, it turns the […]
Allblack Racing Sets New Powerboat Record
Allblack Racing Sets New Powerboat Record The Allblack Racing team, in partnership with FPT Industrial, set another world record in the summer when the team completed the Cork–Fastnet–Cork race in just 2 hours, 6 minutes and 47 seconds (average speed 62.75mph [100.99km/h]. The new record has been ratified by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), while […]
Technohull DynaStream Hull
Technohull DynaStream Hull Hull stepping can be a contentious subject. Some boatbuilders avoid it simply because of costing, some claim it produces a twitchy ride at speed – which sometimes can be the case – and others embrace the concept and do their homework. However you look at it, a ‘good’ stepped hull will yield […]
Yanmar Complete 4LF Series Line-up
Yanmar Complete 4LF Series Line-up Yanmar Marine International have launched a full line-up of 4LV sterndrive marine diesel engine models to complete their 4LV series of common-rail (CR) engines. The new 150–250 mhp five-engine range combines with the Yanmar ZT370 sterndrive with a view to offering enhanced acceleration, fuel efficiency, quiet operation and low vibration […]
Marina and Employee Celebrate 40 Years
Marina and Employee Celebrate 40 Years One of the first marinas to be built on the Firth of Clyde has celebrated its 40th year. Now owned and operated by Yacht Havens Group, the original harbour basins in Troon were constructed in the 1800s by the Duke of Portland. The inner basin, where the marina now […]
Cranchi Expand UK Presence with Tingdene
Cranchi Expand UK Presence with Tingdene This year (2018) has marked the return of the Italian brand Cantiere Nautico Cranchi to UK waters, and the first 12 months, working in partnership with Tingdene Boat Sales across 10 locations, has seen their presence significantly develop in the UK. Improvements made under Tingdene’s watch include a dedicated […]