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Antifouling is one of the most important boat maintenance tasks, as without antifouling paint, your boat will be exposed to marine organisms which can, over time, damage your hull. We've picked the … Read Full Article

When it comes to ensuring the safety and longevity of your boat, investing in the right equipment is paramount. Bow fenders play a crucial role in protecting the bow of your vessel from potential dama … Read Full Article

Essential for any ocean or sea-going boat, a life raft is one of the few products we hope you never have to use. But what makes a good life raft? The obvious answer is build quality, which is why i … Read Full Article

Nowadays, there's a huge range of choice when it comes to purchasing an inflatable dinghy; whether that be size, material, floor type, and even colour - the options are endless. But what's the best? W … Read Full Article

In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainable technologies in various industries. One such field that has embraced this change is boating, with the emergence of elec … Read Full Article

All life jackets are designed to be reusable. Life jackets use a carbon dioxide (CO2) canister to inflate when activated, and after inflation, the CO2 canister can be replaced using a re-arming kit an … Read Full Article

Life jackets and buoyancy aids are both designed to serve the same purpose - keep the wearer afloat, but that is where the similarities end. They're two very different pieces of safety equipment th … Read Full Article

Kayaking is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Kayaking not only benefits your physical health, but also your mental health too as spending time in nature has been shown to have numero … Read Full Article

Life jackets are essential safety equipment for anyone venturing out on the water. Whether you are a professional sailor, a recreational kayaker, or a casual sailor, a life jacket can potentiall … Read Full Article

Dog life jackets are a type of personal flotation device designed to keep dogs safe while they're in or around water. Just like human life jackets, dog life jackets come in different sizes and b … Read Full Article

Life jackets are an essential piece of safety equipment for anyone participating in water activities such as boating, fishing, or watersports. They are designed to keep the wearer afloat in case of … Read Full Article

Paddle boarding is a fun and exciting way to enjoy the great outdoors, but safety should always be a top priority. One of the most important safety measures for paddle boarding is wearing a floatat … Read Full Article

Choosing which handheld marine VHF radio is the best for you can be a tricky task, especially with so many options and a wealth of information available nowadays. In this blog post, we’ll look at the … Read Full Article

Even at the time of writing this blog post in 2022, electric outboard motors are still a relatively new innovation, similar to the electric car. Just like their four-wheeled counterparts, electric eng … Read Full Article

We’re asked lots of questions about our selection of bilge pumps, from brands including Attwood, Rule and Johnson, both in our Rochester based store and online - and with so many brands and models ava … Read Full Article

Since their original launch, Spinlock’s Deckvest life jackets have become one of the leading and most trusted life jacket lines on the market, picking up a Queen's Award Award for innovation in the … Read Full Article

Antifouling your hull is an essential yearly boat maintenance task that can lead to a costly repair bill if not carried out correctly. In this blog post, we’ll be looking at how much antifoul you w … Read Full Article

Antifouling is one of the most important tasks of the boat maintenance cycle - as without it, barnacles, algae, slime and various other organisms may attach to your hull. This will result in performan … Read Full Article

The nights are slowly drawing out, and the temperature is gradually rising, which has us dreaming of summer! If you’re looking to purchase an inflatable dinghy ahead of summer, you’ve come to th … Read Full Article

Boat anodes are one of the most important components of your boat maintenance schedule, as they protect essential parts of your vessel from corroding by sacrificing themselves – hence the team sacrifi … Read Full Article

As the temperatures fall over winter, keeping mould and mildew away from your boat cabin can become an uphill battle. This is where a dehumidifier comes in. A boat dehumidifier is an indispensable too … Read Full Article

With both a modern history and ancient comparable activities, paddle boarding in its most modern form can be traced back to Hawaii in the 1940s. As a local Hawaiian surfer started to struggle getting … Read Full Article

Marine electricals can be one of the most complex jobs to carry out on board, and, with the sheer volume of information available nowadays, picking the right product can be tricky. That’s why we’ve cr … Read Full Article

Antifouling a boat with an aluminium hull follows the same process that you would follow when antifouling any other hull. When antifouling aluminium boats, you should select a product that does n … Read Full Article