Best boat gear 2013

Ribeye-TL240.jpg We used the aluminium-hulled Ribeye TL240 as our tender to the magazine boat Blue Fin last year and it performed well, was surprisingly lightweight and looked very smart too. Price: From £1620 Enquiries: Ribeye Tel: 01803 832060 www.ribeye.co.uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM Samurai-antifouling.jpg This antifoul paint really impressed on long-term test - and it is half the price of other brands. Price: from £52 Enquiries: Maine & Industrial Tel: 01692 406822 www.seajetpaint.com For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM. A-Glaze Teakcare-System-Process.jpg Keeping your teak clean is imperative if you want your boat to look its best. For whole decks we recommend the Teakcare System Process from A Glaze. Price: £25.50 Enquiries: A Glaze Tel: 01795 599880 www.aglaze.com/marine For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM. Corelle-crockery.jpg Corelle crockery is a luxury alternative to plastic plates on board as they are lightweight and highly resistant to breakages. Price: From £3 Enquiries: Concept Housewares Ltd Tel: 0208 795 5712 www.worldkitchen.co.uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM. Boat-Warden.jpg When we reviewed the sceurity market the Boat Warden really caught our eye. This all-singing, all-dancing security system offers great peace of mind when you ae away from your boat - even alerting you to any issues by email or text message. Price: From £670 Enquiries: Boat Warden Tel: 00353 214835245 www.boatwarden.com For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM. Yamaha-F4 outboard We won't beat around the bush, 4hp outboards are heavy but if you need that sort of power then carry the weight in the form of a Yamaha F4 , our current favourite 4hp outboard engine. It's quiet and refined, has a built-in fuel tank with the ability to connect an external one and it also looks pretty neat. Price: From £1019 Enquiries: Yamaha Tel: 01932 358000 www.yamaha-motor.co.uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM , . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE Suzuki-DF2.5 outboard.jpg If a 4hp outboard motor is too heavy and powerful for your tender, take a look at the 2.5hp range. Due to its superb price and low weight we gave our best buy to the Suzuki DF2.5 outboard engine. Enquiries: Suzuki GB PLC Tel: 01243 378203 www.suzuki-marine.co.uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE Thermotxt boat control.jpg The ability to control on-board equipment through the power of text is quite useful, such as turning the heating on when you're on the motorway, or the kettle when coming back from a restaurant. The Thermotxt will do all that, plus advise you of a power outage, and control items by time or temperature parameters. Price: From £125 Enquiries : Tekview Tel: 01530 412890 www.tekview.co.uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE Tender-pumps.jpg When it comes to pumping up your tender you will need something that requires minimal effort, especially if it has a high pressure floor, so grab yourself a Bravo BP12. If you don't need high pressure the ultra quick Rule iD20 is a great alternative. Enquiries: Bravo, Meridien Zero Tel: 01268 493200 www.meridianzero.co.uk Rule, Water Process Ltd Tel: 01462 480380 www.cleghorn.co.uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE Navico-4G-broadband-radar.jpg Digital rada has improved display quality no end, and every digital model we have tested has performed well. For us though, the one that stood out among the pack was Navico's 4G broadband radar . Price: From £1999 Enquiries: Navico Tel: 01794 510010 www.navico.com READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE Garmin-GPSMAP451.jpg If you're looking for a budget standalone plotter then we think the Garmin GPSMAP451 beats the competition hands down. It won our Best buy award for its excellent value for money. Price: From £399 Enquiries: Garmin Tel: 02380 524000 www.garmin.com/uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE raymarine's-TH32.jpg Nothing fits into the category of best boating kit better than a night vision camera. The Raymarine TH32 works on thermal imagery and would be a godsend should you ever have the misfortune of losing a person overboard after dark. Price: From £2400 Enquiries: Raymarine Tel: 01329 246777 www.raymarine.co.uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE X2-torch-2.jpg At £200 the X2 torch might seem a tad expensive but it is in our view the best torch money can buy. With 700 Lumens, a white and red light setting and LEDs for long battery life, the X2 should be the only torch you'll ever need. Price: From £200 Enquiries: Exposure Marine Tel: 01798 344477 www.exposuremarine.com For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE McMurdo-Fastfind-220.jpg If you fall overboard and there is no one to come back for you a PLB is invaluable. The McMurdo Fastfind 220 transmits for 36 hours after activation and has a six-year battery life. Price: From £270 Enquiries : McMurdo Tel: 02392 623900 www.kannadmarine.com For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE easy-Fil for outboardsl.jpg Whatever outboard engine you end up with, filling the fuel tank needs to be done with great care to avoid spillages, not only will the Easy-Fill do just this but it will also help filter the fuel. Price: From £3 Enquiries: Easy-Fill Tel: 0845 643 4413 www.easy-fill.co.uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE Handheld-Garmin-GPSMP-78S.jpg Hand-held GPS units are few and far between these days but we think the excellent Garmin GPSMP 78S makes the rest pretty obsolete anyway. The perfect backup or standalone unit for smaller boats. Price: From £280 Enquiries: Garmin Tel: 02380 524000 www.garmin.com/uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE Clarks-Orson-Lace-deck-shoes.jpg You can't consider yourself to be a true boater until you have bought your first pair of deck shoes. One of our favourite pairs for men folk is the Orson Lace deckies from Clarks. Price: £80 Enquiries: Clarks Tel: 08444 995544 www.clarks.co.uk For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE Gill-crew-Element.jpg Everyone needs a good boat jacket and our current favourite is the Gill Crew Element , which is warm and comfy. Price: From £145 Enquiries: Gill Tel: 0115 946 0844 www.gillmarine.com For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE Waterproof-cameras-best-buy.jpg No boat should be without a dedicated waterproof camera to capture those special moments. Our Best Buy was the Nikon Coolpix AW100 but we also gave a Best Budget Buy award to the Fujifilm XP20 , now superceded by the XP50 . Prices : Nikon £230, Fujifilm £119 Enquiries: Nikon UK Ltd Tel: 0330 123 0932 www.nikon.co.uk Fujifilm UK Ltd Tel: 01234 572 000 www.fujifilm.com For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE Intellian-i2.jpg For those that can't go without their telly fix, self-tracking satellite TV is the answer. The Intellian i2 is a cost-effective solution that is simple to install and offers satellite television even when on the move. Price: From £2800 Enquiries: Cactus Navigation Tel: 01752 548845 www.cactusnav.com For the full feature see the May 2013 issue of MBM . READ OUR 10 OF THE BEST LIFEJACKETS FEATURE

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