Andersen’s Compact Electric Winches: Space-saving Saviour or Subpar Alternative? Photo Credit: ©Andersen Winches When choosing an electric winch, motor placement is a critical design decision. In a previous blog , we delved into the options, cross-examining the differences between...
MORFRAC and 3D Printing - A Success Story In recent years, 3D printing has revolutionised manufacturing processes. Expiring patents have caused 3D printing costs to plunge and quality to soar, granting opportunities for small-scale manufactur...
The Importance of Teamwork in Sailing We cannot think of another sport where the importance of teamwork is so vital both before and during the actual event. Whether that event is a leisurely cruise or an ocean-going race. Each crew member...
Slipping Halyards - A Troubleshooting Guide Image credit: Spinlock It’s a breeze-on day, you have rounded the top mark, set the kite and everything is just about under control. The bowman, now providing ballast at the back of the boat, calls in...
Stacking Bags from Outils Oceans Image credit: Amory Ross / 11th Hour Racing / The Ocean Race We recently published the Stacking Bag range from French manufacturer Outils Oceans. In this blog we take a brief look at why these are the...
Sailing Autopilot Systems - Key Components ©nke marine electronics For most cruising and offshore race sailboats, the autopilot is a critical piece of equipment. However, the difference between a “good” and a “not so good” sailing autopilot ca...
Harken Electric Winch Range Explained Photo © Marjolein Rueter via Harken Harken have long been a popular choice for winches due to their quality, with their winchesaboard everything from the smallest sportsboats to the largest mega yacht...
What’s so special about the Ronstan Orbit Range? Image Credits: Ronstan Well known around the world, Ronstan is a great choice for blocks and sheaves for a variety of sailors. They have developed a number of ranges from the basic Utility range to th...
Bamar’s Got Your Back… stay! Image Credit: Bamar Looking to upgrade from a block and tackle system to a backstay tensioner? This blog will look at the Bamar BTV and BTM mechanical backstay tensioners and compare them with alterna...
nke - Finding Their True Course Image credit: Martin Kendler nke is a specialist marine electronics manufacturer which has built a reputation, over 35 years, for high quality, precision navigation instruments for sailing yachts. Pro...
PROtect Tapes - Introduction A quick introduction to PROtect Tapes, why every boat owner should consider their onboard "protection" andtwo common applications..... This brand offers an extensive range of protective solutions for ... Bänder -Französische Blogartikel PROtect
Dyneema® Braided Cover: The Latest Addition to Your Tool Kit Dyneema® is the strongest fibre in the world. 10 times stronger than steel, and 7 to 10 times lighter than a steel wire of equivalent size, Dyneema® is one of the most durable and sought-after materia...
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