Libby Earle shares advice about cooking on board and her verdict on a portable IKEA Tillreda induction hob for use in harbour
Reviews
Sea to Summit Hydraulic Pro Dry Pack: long term test
Katy Stickland tests the submersible rucksack-style Sea to Summit Hydraulic Pro Dry Pack, subjecting it to journeys by sea, air and rail over a seven month period
Traditional vs Coppercoat antifoul: reader test
Nick and Wendy Tyler apply both coatings to their Moody 37. But which one will last the distance?
What’s Ashore app: tried and tested
Steve Hodges and Sam McClement test the What's Ashore app, which aims to bring together up to date cruising information from locations of dinghy docks to the best bar next…
GT35 boat test: ‘outstanding, production cruiser’
David Harding tests the GT35 boat and finds a yacht that offers "a blend of performance, power, stiffness, comfort, security, ease of handling, innovative thinking, clever detailing and structural integrity…
Dragonfly 25: the versatile trailable trimaran
Equally happy cruising with the kids or flying two hulls at 20 knots, the Dragonfly 25 is a versatile trailable tri. David Harding went for a spin
The best fender cleaner? We put the Silky Cream Cleaner to the test
Nick Vass tests Silky Cream Cleaner to find out if it is the best fender cleaner he has ever used
Sargo 31: a superb fast cruiser
The Sargo 31 sits right in the middle of the Finnish firm’s five-strong range: Nick Burnham takes the helm of a boat capable of covering ‘serious distances at high speed’
POP Fender: Tried and Tested
The POP Fender doesn't squeak, is maintenance free and is fully recyclable. Katy Stickland puts it to the test
£109.00
Bavaria Cruiser 33 comes of age
The Bavaria Cruiser 33 looked like a formula for success. David Harding tests the family cruiser
Elan 31: the Elan that time forgot
She has been superseded by younger siblings, but does the Elan 31 look or behave like an outdated model? Not in the least, says David Harding
Westerly Konsort: space, security & good performance
One of the roomiest cruisers of her size, the Konsort is also known for her solidity, interior finish and easy manners. No wonder she’s such a popular second-hand buy, says…
Globe 5.80: the home-built ocean racer
What’s it like to build your own plywood 19-footer to race solo across the Atlantic? David Harding sailed with Keith Oliver onboard his Globe 5.80 to find out
Duchy 27: the motor launch fit for a duke
The Duchy 27 started life as a Aquila 27 before being tweaked by Cockwells Modern and Classic Boatbuilding. David Harding puts the motor launch through its paces
£144,000.00
Dehler 32: where fast meets friendly
The Dehler 32 combines race-boat performance with easy sailing for short-handed crews, says David Harding
Ocean Signal RescueME PLB3 locator beacon with AIS
Rupert Holmes tests the Ocean Signal RescueME PLB3, one of the first personal locator beacons on the market with personal AIS
£475.00
Kethvoz KE-866B digital anemometer
Jake Frith tests the Kethvoz KE-866B digital anemometer against the instruments on his boat
£18.99
Hanse 348: the spacious performance cruiser
The Hanse 348 promises excellent performance under sail with ease of handling, even single-handed. Peter Poland puts it to the test
£253,148.00
Chatham Hexham boots: tried and tested
Katy Stickland tests the Chatham Hexham waterproof boots
£130.00
Shilling: a versatile camper-cruiser
Just 5m (17ft) long on deck and classically styled in wood-epoxy, the Shilling opens up a whole new world of sailing – as David Harding discovered
£25,750.00