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| Review Date: May 2011
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Source: Motor Boats Monthly |
| Model: Garmin GTU10 GPS Locator |
Verdict: New GPS locator designed to keep track of just about anything it can be fitted to
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£179
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| Review Date: Apr 2011
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Marlec Spectralite 30 solar panel |
Verdict: With cells arranged in halves, shading on one half won't affect the other which boosts reliability, but bear in mind you will need to buy a regulator for this to work.
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£212
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| Review Date: Dec 2010
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Source: Yachting World |
| Model: Gill Regatta Master Watch II |
Verdict: Large, easy-to-use buttons and a clear display with electro-luminescent backlight. Great for a skipper, a tactician or the person in charge of calling the countdown.
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£90
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| Review Date: Sep 2010
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Anchorwitch for fouled anchors |
Verdict: The Anchorwitch is designed to allow you to exert a vertical pull directly on the anchors crown if it fouls on a rocky bottom.
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£165
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| Review Date: Aug 2010
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Waterproof iPhone case |
Verdict: A waterproof pouch designed to let you use your iPhone while also keeping it protected it from the rigours of marine life.
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£20
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| Review Date: Jul 2010
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Lewmar Anchor remote |
Verdict: I thought it was a bit of a gimmick until I saw how useful it would be while Med mooring.
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£219
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| Review Date: Jul 2010
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Thunderbirds watch |
Verdict: The sWaP Active is a splashproof watch, phone with built-in speaker, stills and video camera and MP3 player with headphones
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£300
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| Review Date: Jun 2010
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Thermos Double-ended flask |
Verdict: Chances are that you and your other half dont always see eye-to-eye when it comes to refreshment afloat so perhaps the secret to onboard harmony lies in this double-ended Thermos flask.
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£43
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| Review Date: Jun 2010
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Mastervolt NMEA2000 |
Verdict: A great way for a single screen to display data from every device in the power management chain.
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£408
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| Review Date: May 2010
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Fender Skin Leopard-print |
Verdict: Fender Skin claims to solve the problem of dirt from grubby harbour walls, finding it's way onto your smart white topsides.
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£27
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| Review Date: Apr 2009
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Source: Motor Boats Monthly |
| Model: Condurro Mobile Phone |
Verdict: A dust-proof, water-resistant mobile complete with electronic compass, LED torch, barometer and emergency laser signal.
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£160
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| Review Date: Mar 2009
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Source: Yachting World |
| Model: Echopilot easyLogbook |
Verdict: For the professional crew or budding blogger, this clever black box can geotag your cruise and record it for posterity
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£160
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| Review Date: Jan 2009
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Source: Motor Boats Monthly |
| Model: Juice Jack |
Verdict: Could save you from a run-down battery situation, as long as it hasn't run out of battery.
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£25
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| Review Date: Jan 2009
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Source: Yachting World |
| Model: Cobra Bluetooth handset |
Verdict: YW were not impressed with this mobile phone handset they branded as suitable for 'loud motorboaters!'
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£188
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| Review Date: Dec 2008
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Source: Motor Boats Monthly |
| Model: Recycled Time & Tide Clock |
Verdict: Never have to look up your local high water again with this carbon-friendly tide clock
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£35
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| Review Date: Dec 2008
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Engine Check Up |
Verdict: An intelligent invention to ensure your oil is ship-shape.
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£15
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| Review Date: Dec 2008
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Battery Brain |
Verdict: A perfect addition for the forgetful sailor
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£80
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| Review Date: Oct 2008
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: 5 mile wifi Antenna |
Verdict: Booster aerial for picking up wifi internet - useful if you're at the limit of your marina's coverage, or for finding free signals from further afield.
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£200
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| Review Date: Oct 2008
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Celestron Sky scout |
Verdict: Resolves those endless 'what is that constellation?' debates - and makes night watches just fly by.
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£295
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| Review Date: Sep 2008
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Source: Practical Boat Owner |
| Model: Deckband onboard wireless communications |
Verdict: Designed to keep a small crew in constant contact and never miss a call. The headsets, connected by Bluetooth, are also a great safety feature.
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£535
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| Review Date: Sep 2008
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Source: Yachting World |
| Model: Thumbs Up Charger |
Verdict: A variation on a wind-up theme this one comes with adapters for most mobiles.
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£10
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| Review Date: Sep 2008
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Source: Motor Boat & Yachting |
| Model: Kamasa Safe |
Verdict: Lock up your valuables in this hideaway security box
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£32
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| Review Date: Aug 2008
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Source: Motor Boat and Yachting |
| Model: Water Buoy |
Verdict: A neat device that does what it says on the tin - but sometimes it's easier if things don't sink in the first place.
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£12
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| Review Date: Jun 2008
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Source: Yachting Monthly |
| Model: Rugged Peak Otterbox |
Verdict: BlackBerry addicts will appreciate this boatproof, splashproof, scratchproof cover.
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£30
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| Review Date: May 2008
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Source: Motor Boat & Yachting |
| Model: Mobiletide Tide predictions |
Verdict: The static graphic doesn't give the height or intensity of the tide, but the moonphase cycle tells you if there's spring or neap tides at the time.
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| Review Date: Apr 2008
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Source: Motor Boats Monthly |
| Model: Ozo Easy Glider |
Verdict: The latest in personal transport, the Easy Glider will help you zoom around the marina with style.
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£400
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