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Review Date: May 2012 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: Easy-Lift Outboard hoist
Review of Easy-Lift Outboard hoist Hardware by Practical Boat Owner May 2012 Verdict: The Easy-Lift is the latest product to make transferring outboards to tenders easier and is suitable for motors up to 55kg
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Guide Price: £80

Review Date: May 2011 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: PSP Marine Tapes
Review of PSP Marine Tapes Hardware by <a href='http://www.yachtingmonthly.co.uk' target='_blank'>Yachting Monthly</a> May 2011 Verdict: Reduce leech wear
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Guide Price: £23

Review Date: May 2011 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Railblaza Starports
Review of Railblaza Starports Hardware by <a href='http://www.yachtingmonthly.co.uk' target='_blank'>Yachting Monthly</a> May 2011 Verdict: Holds Everything
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Guide Price: £24

Review Date: May 2011 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Mercury Marine Quicksilver Thunderbolt
Review of Mercury Marine Quicksilver Thunderbolt Hardware by Motor Boats Monthly May 2011 Verdict: Four is the new three
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Guide Price: £1,344

Review Date: May 2011 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Dolphin Sails Sprayhood handles
Review of Dolphin Sails Sprayhood handles Hardware by <a href='http://www.yachtingmonthly.co.uk' target='_blank'>Yachting Monthly</a> May 2011 Verdict: A simple invention that puts safety first
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Guide Price: £216

Review Date: Dec 2010 Source: Yachting World
Model: Carbonautica glassfibre composite wheel
Review of Carbonautica glassfibre composite wheel Hardware by Yachting World Dec 2010 Verdict: If youve always fancied a sporty go-faster wheel, but cant afford a carbon one, these offer a lot of the lightweight benefits at half the price.
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Guide Price: £620

Review Date: Aug 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Kwik kedge CFA2
Review of Kwik kedge CFA2 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Aug 2010 Verdict: When it comes to a kedge anchor this is everything you need in one keenly priced hit.
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Guide Price: £30

Review Date: Jul 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Mobi V-17
Review of Mobi V-17 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Jul 2010 Verdict: Billed as the first fully portable pressure washer in Europe and Ive no contradictory evidence.
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Guide Price: £150

Review Date: Jun 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Plastimo Foresail furlers 406/609/811
Review of Plastimo Foresail furlers 406/609/811 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Jun 2010 Verdict: Described as maintenance-free, they are suitable for boats between 4m and 13m.
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Guide Price: £320

Review Date: Jun 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: PSP Anti-chafe tape
Review of PSP Anti-chafe tape Hardware by Yachting Monthly Jun 2010 Verdict: Trim-to-size, clear, self-adhesive tape solves lines rubbing through gelcoat in an instant.
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Guide Price: £12

Review Date: Apr 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Whale Orca 500, 950, 1300
Review of Whale Orca 500, 950, 1300 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2010 Verdict: Yachting Monthly best buy: High capacity, high efficiency, low cost - Orca leads the way.
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Guide Price: £14

Review Date: Apr 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Johnson 1600, 2200
Review of Johnson 1600, 2200 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2010 Verdict: High capacity but high draw, and non-return valves limit pumping capacity by 10 per cent.
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Guide Price: £64

Review Date: Apr 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Rule 1500, 2000
Review of Rule 1500, 2000 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2010 Verdict: The Rule 2000 had the highest output but also drew the highest current of all
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Guide Price: £100

Review Date: Apr 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Rule-Mate 500, 750, 1100
Review of Rule-Mate 500, 750, 1100 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2010 Verdict: The Rule-Mate range is compact, with a built-in float switch, and runs very efficiently.
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Guide Price: £55

Review Date: Apr 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Vetus EBP60, EBP80
Review of Vetus EBP60, EBP80 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2010 Verdict: Easily maintained and highly efficient but its capacity isnt great.
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Guide Price: £55

Review Date: Apr 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: ECS 600,1400,2300
Review of ECS 600,1400,2300 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2010 Verdict: The ECS 2000 pump kept blowing fuses, the 1400 faired well but the 600 struggled
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Guide Price: £20

Review Date: Apr 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Johnson Ultima 600
Review of Johnson Ultima 600 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2010 Verdict: Efficient and compact, with a built-in switch, but disappointing output for the price.
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Guide Price: £60

Review Date: Apr 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Plastimo 600, 1400
Review of Plastimo 600, 1400 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2010 Verdict: The Plastimo units were midfield performers in output and efficiency
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Guide Price: £25

Review Date: Apr 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Patay Seaworld 1330
Review of Patay Seaworld 1330 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2010 Verdict: Good output and mid-range efficiency, but difficult to maintain.
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Guide Price: £49

Review Date: Apr 2010 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Whale Super Sub 500, 650
Review of Whale Super Sub 500, 650 Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2010 Verdict: The Super Subs proved to be efficient, with good output rates.
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Guide Price: £22

Review Date: Nov 2009 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: Harken Radial winches
Review of Harken Radial winches Hardware by Practical Boat Owner Nov 2009 Verdict: Harken promises the biggest change in winch design for a generation.
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Guide Price: £356

Review Date: Jul 2009 Source: Classic Boat
Model: Cold Steel Sisu knife
Review of Cold Steel Sisu knife Hardware by Classic Boat Jul 2009 Verdict: Ideal for sailors, but don't drop it overboard, 'cos it don't float.
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Guide Price: £200

Review Date: Jul 2009 Source: Classic Boat
Model: Rustin's Worktop Oil
Review of Rustin's Worktop Oil Hardware by Classic Boat Jul 2009 Verdict:
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Guide Price: £5

Review Date: Jul 2009 Source: Classic Boat
Model: Digital caliper
Review of Digital caliper  Hardware by Classic Boat Jul 2009 Verdict: An incredibly good price for this handy looking instrument
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Guide Price: £10

Review Date: Jul 2009 Source: Classic Boat
Model: Irwin wrench
Review of Irwin wrench Hardware by Classic Boat Jul 2009 Verdict: Handy for one-handed mechanics or those in a hurry
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Guide Price: £20

Review Date: Jun 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Plastimo Air pump
Review of Plastimo Air pump Hardware by Yachting Monthly Jun 2009 Verdict: Ideal if you can't be bothered to use a foot or hand pump on your inflatable tender.
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Guide Price: £98

Review Date: Jun 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: International Interior Primer & Finish
Review of International Interior Primer & Finish Hardware by Yachting Monthly Jun 2009 Verdict:
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Guide Price: £97

Review Date: Jun 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: ToolPak
Review of ToolPak  Hardware by Yachting Monthly Jun 2009 Verdict:
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Guide Price: £81

Review Date: Jun 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Lewmar LiteTouch
Review of Lewmar LiteTouch Hardware by Yachting Monthly Jun 2009 Verdict:
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Guide Price: £37

Review Date: May 2009 Source: Yachting World
Model: Victron Energy Quattro 3000
Review of Victron Energy Quattro 3000 Hardware by Yachting World May 2009 Verdict: A complete power management package to cope with all situations
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Guide Price: £2,315

Review Date: May 2009 Source: Classic Boat
Model: Cutting-in brushes
Review of Cutting-in brushes  Hardware by Classic Boat May 2009 Verdict: Paint yourself into a corner with these pointy, roundy brushes.
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Guide Price: £12

Review Date: May 2009 Source: Yachting World
Model: Mobiwasher
Review of Mobiwasher  Hardware by Yachting World May 2009 Verdict: A new mobile way to help you keep your boat spotless
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Guide Price: £87

Review Date: May 2009 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Lumishore Drivelite
Review of Lumishore Drivelite Hardware by Motor Boats Monthly May 2009 Verdict: Pimp my boat - without making a hole in it.
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Guide Price: £114

Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Yachting World
Model: Duramax Ultra-X
Review of Duramax Ultra-X Hardware by Yachting World Apr 2009 Verdict: Bringing some technological innovation to a messy old job
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Guide Price: n/a

Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Marine 16 Gasoline Economiser
Review of Marine 16 Gasoline Economiser Hardware by Motor Boats Monthly Apr 2009 Verdict: Petrol heads could save themselves a packet with a bottle of this fuel economiser.
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Guide Price: £10

Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Mastervolt Chargemaster 1
Review of Mastervolt Chargemaster 1 Hardware by Motor Boats Monthly Apr 2009 Verdict: Save space and weight by replacing your clapped-out battery charger with a lighter, more compact version
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Guide Price: £395

Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Colligo Marine Soft Shackle
Review of Colligo Marine Soft Shackle Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2009 Verdict: A light, chafe-resistant shackle which makes toerail and toenail damage a thing of the past
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Guide Price: £20

Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Evinrude 55MFE Jet Drive
Review of Evinrude 55MFE Jet Drive Hardware by Motor Boats Monthly Apr 2009 Verdict: A jet drive engine that can be run on just about any fuel you can find that launched at the London Boat Show.
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Guide Price: n/a

Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Mastervolt Whisper 3.5 Masterbus
Review of Mastervolt Whisper 3.5 Masterbus Hardware by Yachting Monthly Apr 2009 Verdict: Avoid getting into a pickle power-wise with this self-contained generator battery charger from Mastervolt
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Guide Price: £6,630

Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: Lewmar CW800 captive winch
Review of Lewmar CW800 captive winch Hardware by Practical Boat Owner Apr 2009 Verdict:
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Guide Price: £3,450

Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: Nauteco fluorescent antifouling
Review of Nauteco fluorescent antifouling Hardware by Practical Boat Owner Apr 2009 Verdict:
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Guide Price: £70

Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Yachting World
Model: Selden Mast 400E
Review of Selden Mast 400E Hardware by Yachting World Apr 2009 Verdict: Satisfying the demand for push-button furling
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Guide Price: £3,565

Review Date: Mar 2009 Source: Practical Boat Owner
Model: Zlide-on zip slider replacement
Review of Zlide-on zip slider replacement Hardware by Practical Boat Owner Mar 2009 Verdict: A temporary fix for a busted zip
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Guide Price: £6

Review Date: Mar 2009 Source: Classic Boat
Model: Boathop Marine NavLight 360
Review of Boathop Marine NavLight 360 Hardware by Classic Boat Mar 2009 Verdict: Battery powered emergency lighting to get you out of a fix.
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Guide Price: £35

Review Date: Mar 2009 Source: Classic Boat
Model: Folding Bucket
Review of Folding Bucket  Hardware by Classic Boat Mar 2009 Verdict: Keep one handy - you never know when you might want it.
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Guide Price: £10

Review Date: Mar 2009 Source: Classic Boat
Model: Kamasa lock and chain
Review of Kamasa lock and chain Hardware by Classic Boat Mar 2009 Verdict: A beefy lock and chain that should slow down even a determined thief - just don't try and carry it round with you
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Guide Price: £26

Review Date: Mar 2009 Source: ybw.com
Model: PSP Marine Tapes Dacron sail repair patch
Review of PSP Marine Tapes Dacron sail repair patch Hardware by ybw.com Mar 2009 Verdict: An instant remedy for moderate sail damage.
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Guide Price: £10

Review Date: Mar 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Paint Protection I-CanNano
Review of Paint Protection I-CanNano Hardware by Yachting Monthly Mar 2009 Verdict: A revolution in anti-fouling, backed up by some heavy-weight guarantees.
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Guide Price: £100

Review Date: Mar 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Crusader Sails Magic furl
Review of Crusader Sails Magic furl Hardware by Yachting Monthly Mar 2009 Verdict: Simple, safe furling for cruising chutes, asymmetrics and spinnakers which handily reduces stowage space
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Guide Price: £581

Review Date: Mar 2009 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: ElvstrØm Vacuum laminate sails
Review of ElvstrØm Vacuum laminate sails Hardware by Yachting Monthly Mar 2009 Verdict: Non-delaminating sails at the same price as their predecessor
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Guide Price: n/a

 

 

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