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Review Date: Jun 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Mastervolt Remote controller
Review of Mastervolt Remote controller Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Jun 2009 Verdict:
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Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Condurro Mobile Phone
Review of Condurro Mobile Phone Gadgets by Motor Boats Monthly Apr 2009 Verdict: A dust-proof, water-resistant mobile complete with electronic compass, LED torch, barometer and emergency laser signal.
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Guide Price: £160 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Mar 2009 Source: Classic Boat
Model: Powertraveller USB adapter
Review of Powertraveller USB adapter Gadgets by Classic Boat Mar 2009 Verdict: Convert that clunky old fag lighter into something much more 21st century
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Guide Price: £20 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Mar 2009 Source: Yachting World
Model: Echopilot easyLogbook
Review of Echopilot easyLogbook Gadgets by Yachting World Mar 2009 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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Guide Price: £160 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Jan 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Nautical Luxuries Yachty-Body
Review of Nautical Luxuries Yachty-Body Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Jan 2009 Verdict: The nautical equivalent of a nodding dog.
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Guide Price: £77 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Jan 2009 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Juice Jack
Review of Juice Jack  Gadgets by Motor Boats Monthly Jan 2009 Verdict: Could save you from a run-down battery situation, as long as it hasn't run out of battery.
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Guide Price: £25 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Jan 2009 Source: Yachting World
Model: Cobra Bluetooth handset
Review of Cobra Bluetooth handset Gadgets by Yachting World Jan 2009 Verdict: YW were not impressed with this mobile phone handset they branded as suitable for 'loud motorboaters!'
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Guide Price: £188 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Dec 2008 Source: Yachting World
Model: FMT Folding electric bike
Review of FMT Folding electric bike Gadgets by Yachting World Dec 2008 Verdict: Explore off the boat without exerting yourself - and without filling your lockers.
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Guide Price: £481 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Dec 2008 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Recycled Time & Tide Clock
Review of Recycled Time & Tide Clock  Gadgets by Motor Boats Monthly Dec 2008 Verdict: Never have to look up your local high water again with this carbon-friendly tide clock
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Guide Price: £35 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Dec 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Engine Check Up
Review of Engine Check Up  Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Dec 2008 Verdict: An intelligent invention to ensure your oil is ship-shape.
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Guide Price: £15 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Dec 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Battery Brain
Review of Battery Brain  Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Dec 2008 Verdict: A perfect addition for the forgetful sailor
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Guide Price: £80 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Oct 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: 5 mile wifi Antenna
Review of 5 mile wifi Antenna Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Oct 2008 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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Guide Price: £200 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Oct 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Celestron Sky scout
Review of Celestron Sky scout Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Oct 2008 Verdict: Resolves those endless 'what is that constellation?' debates - and makes night watches just fly by.
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Guide Price: £295 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Oct 2008 Source: Yachting World
Model: Shakespeare Marine Galaxy Style 5248 Wi-Fi Antenna
Review of Shakespeare Marine Galaxy Style 5248 Wi-Fi Antenna Gadgets by Yachting World Oct 2008 Verdict: Wi-Fi convenience at sea
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Guide Price: £155 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Sep 2008 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: Deckband onboard wireless communications
Review of Deckband onboard wireless communications Gadgets by Practical Boat Owner Sep 2008 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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Guide Price: £535 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Sep 2008 Source: Yachting World
Model: AutoAnchor AA710 wireless remote control
Review of AutoAnchor AA710 wireless remote control Gadgets by Yachting World Sep 2008 Verdict: A seriously handy gadget if you anchor often, or short-handed.
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Guide Price: £682 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Sep 2008 Source: Yachting World
Model: Thumbs Up Charger
Review of Thumbs Up Charger Gadgets by Yachting World Sep 2008 Verdict: A variation on a wind-up theme this one comes with adapters for most mobiles.
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Guide Price: £10 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Sep 2008 Source: Motor Boat & Yachting
Model: Kamasa Safe
Review of Kamasa Safe Gadgets by Motor Boat & Yachting Sep 2008 Verdict: Lock up your valuables in this hideaway security box
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Guide Price: £32 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Aug 2008 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: USB Rechargeable Batteries
Review of USB Rechargeable Batteries Gadgets by Motor Boats Monthly Aug 2008 Verdict: A fantastic idea as long as you've got plenty of spare USB ports.
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Guide Price: £11 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Aug 2008 Source: Motor Boat and Yachting
Model: Water Buoy
Review of Water Buoy  Gadgets by Motor Boat and Yachting Aug 2008 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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Guide Price: £12 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Jul 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Prometheus Medical Thales Explorer 500
Review of Prometheus Medical Thales Explorer 500 Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Jul 2008 Verdict: If you can't be without broadband and you like to venture far and wide, this top of the range solution could be for you.
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Guide Price: £2,226 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Jun 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Rugged Peak Otterbox
Review of Rugged Peak Otterbox Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Jun 2008 Verdict: BlackBerry addicts will appreciate this boatproof, splashproof, scratchproof cover.
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Guide Price: £30 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Jun 2008 Source: Yachting World
Model: Scotty Phone & Universal Charger
Review of Scotty Phone & Universal Charger Gadgets by Yachting World Jun 2008 Verdict: Stay connected come rain or shine - with a little help from some AAs.
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Guide Price: £47 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Jun 2008 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Datawind Pocketsurfer
Review of Datawind Pocketsurfer Gadgets by Motor Boats Monthly Jun 2008 Verdict: Micro-sized pocket web browser with low fixed costs.
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Guide Price: £180 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: May 2008 Source: Yachting World
Model: Sailtrac Route mapping
Review of Sailtrac Route mapping Gadgets by Yachting World May 2008 Verdict: Log your cruise and illustrate it with photos and videos.
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Guide Price: n/a Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: May 2008 Source: Motor Boat & Yachting
Model: Mobiletide Tide predictions
Review of Mobiletide Tide predictions Gadgets by Motor Boat & Yachting May 2008 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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Guide Price: £5 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Apr 2008 Source: ybw.com
Model: Davis Instruments No Spill
Review of Davis Instruments No Spill Gadgets by ybw.com Apr 2008 Verdict: A simple, but effective idea to solve a common and harmful problem.
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Guide Price: £12 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Apr 2008 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Ozo Easy Glider
Review of Ozo Easy Glider Gadgets by Motor Boats Monthly Apr 2008 Verdict: The latest in personal transport, the Easy Glider will help you zoom around the marina with style.
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Guide Price: £400 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Apr 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Earth Products Trackstick
Review of Earth Products Trackstick Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Apr 2008 Verdict: Track your passage via GPS and then download it onto Google Earth and attach your photos.
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Guide Price: £94 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Apr 2008 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: Ecell+ Secure personal USB data key
Review of Ecell+ Secure personal USB data key Gadgets by Practical Boat Owner Apr 2008 Verdict: All your medical and personal details in a handy keyfob memory stick
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Guide Price: £30 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Apr 2008 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: SolLight Lightship - Solar Charged LED light
Review of SolLight Lightship - Solar Charged LED light Gadgets by Practical Boat Owner Apr 2008 Verdict: An unbreakable light that sucks, straps and floats - and doesn't need batteries.
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Guide Price: £15 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Apr 2008 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: Davis Instruments Key Buoy
Review of Davis Instruments Key Buoy Gadgets by Practical Boat Owner Apr 2008 Verdict: Not as well publicised as the rival Waterbuoy, but half the price. And who needs to recover a tin of beans from the marina anyway?
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Guide Price: £5 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Mar 2008 Source: Yachting World
Model: Lodestar Flo'n'go
Review of Lodestar Flo'n'go Gadgets by Yachting World Mar 2008 Verdict: If you regularly fill up from a fuel can you'll definitely want one of these.
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Guide Price: £49 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Mar 2008 Source: Yachting World
Model: Inmarsat FleetBroadband
Review of Inmarsat FleetBroadband Gadgets by Yachting World Mar 2008 Verdict:
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Guide Price: £5,000 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Mar 2008 Source: Yachting World
Model: SPOT Satellite Messenger
Review of SPOT Satellite Messenger Gadgets by Yachting World Mar 2008 Verdict: A simple and cheaper alternative to the EPIRB with added tracking functionality for cruising bloggers.
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Guide Price: £85 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Mar 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Garmin Nuvifone
Review of Garmin Nuvifone Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Mar 2008 Verdict: The ultimate gadget to rival the iPhone from trusted chartplotter manufacturer, Garmin.
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Review Date: Mar 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Technus Mobile pontoons
Review of Technus Mobile pontoons Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Mar 2008 Verdict: An unusual idea for floating parties and other weirdness.
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Review Date: Mar 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Frost Marine Air Dry
Review of Frost Marine Air Dry Gadgets by Yachting Monthly Mar 2008 Verdict: A nifty idea for anyone that suffers from damp, smelly boat syndrome.
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Guide Price: £10 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Mar 2008 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: Frost Marine Toolguard
Review of Frost Marine Toolguard Gadgets by Practical Boat Owner Mar 2008 Verdict: Keep one in your toolbox to stop everything going rusty.
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Guide Price: £13 Buy this Product Online Now

Review Date: Mar 2008 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: OceanLED Amphibians
Review of OceanLED Amphibians Gadgets by Practical Boat Owner Mar 2008 Verdict: Fit them to your boat for an unusual underwater effect, or to a trailer or dock for a more practical application.
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Guide Price: £150 Buy this Product Online Now

 


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