Equipment

- The Dometic Go Hydration portable tap pumps water from canisters via a hose, eliminates the need for a fixed pressurised water system and weighs 360 grams.
- Electric pump with automatic shut-off, magnetic base for flexible mounting; the battery lasts for around 150 litres of water; price: 89 euros.
- Adler 1279 foldable 0.6-litre silicone kettle with a 230-volt stainless steel heating element, 750 watts, folds down to 9.5 cm, price: 21.19 euros.

Products: Galley accessories for small boats – portable tap and foldable kettle

- Main causes of propeller damage: electrolysis, stray currents, fouling, damaged teeth, and faults in installation and maintenance.
- Sacrificial anodes, regular checks for cracks and corrosion, shaft bearings, sealing and securing the propeller are key protective measures.
- Careful handling of lines, correct gear-shifting techniques and raising crew awareness prevent blockages and premature wear of the propulsion system.

Protecting propellers: How skippers can prevent damage to the propulsion system

- The AIT6000 Nucleus combines an AIS transponder, VHF splitter, NMEA-2000/0183 gateway, Wi-Fi hub, anchor alarm and collision alarm; price: 1,314 euros.  
- The Class B+ standard, with 5-watt transmission power and slot reservation, enhances the reliability of AIS transmission; the transmission interval depends on the vessel’s speed.  
- SPAIS improves satellite reception for offshore tracking; Wi-Fi transmits AIS, GPS and instrument data to apps and enables configuration via a web interface.

AIT6000 Transponder: AIS, NMEA and satellite connectivity in a single device

- Smartdock controls the engine and bow thruster of compatible motorboats via an app; a version for sailing yachts is planned, but details on compatibility are yet to be confirmed.  
- Retrofitting via plug-and-play ECU/TCU; the app remains free of charge; Costs currently range from 4,950 to 8,650 euros; prices for sailing yachts are still unclear.  
- Safety: Bluetooth connection only whilst on board; the throttle lever takes precedence; the system idles if the connection is lost; the system is limited to slow manoeuvres in harbour and does not moor autonomously.

App launch: Smartdock is up and running; sailing yachts are set to follow

- Smartdock controls the engine and bow thruster via smartphone, making harbour manoeuvres on motorboats much easier, particularly for single-handed operators and small crews.  
- A version for sailing yachts has been announced; details regarding supported propulsion systems, bow thruster combinations and installation requirements are yet to be confirmed.  
- The app responds instantly and improves visibility and positioning on board, but it is no substitute for good seamanship and careful manoeuvre planning.

Smartdock: App-based mooring is also set to be introduced for sailing yachts

- EasyHub connects to the NMEA2000 on-board network, makes on-board data available via Wi-Fi in a web browser or navigation apps, and costs 599 euros with no subscription fees.  
- Features include instrument and chart views with AIS, comprehensive alarm functions, an automatic logbook, route recording and remote cloud access.  
- The system automatically generates boat polar diagrams for performance and routing apps, supports up to 10 devices, has a Wi-Fi range of 15–30 metres and is manufactured in Germany.

EasyHub DPNav: On-board data on your smartphone and tablet

Electronics

- Rudy Project is equipping the DMG MORI Sailing Team, led by skipper Kojiro Shiraishi, for The Ocean Race 2027 and the Vendée Globe 2028.  
- The Turbulence and Lightflow A models are optimised for offshore sailing, featuring contrast-enhancing, anti-glare lenses and a team engraving.  
- The Turbulence is designed for sporting use with anti-fog ventilation, whilst the Lightflow A combines lifestyle design with an adjustable fit suitable for everyday wear.

Rudy Project: Sunglasses for offshore use

- Germany kicks off the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday at 7 pm in Houston against Curaçao, live on ARD and Magenta TV.
- Thanks to modern technology, sailors can follow the matches on board, in the harbour or at public viewing events and show their support visibly.  
- A range of fan merchandise will be presented to create a World Cup atmosphere on the water, from sunglasses, bucket hats and drinking bottles to bunting, cardboard tableware and beer glasses.

Equipment: The ten best football World Cup fan merchandise items for sailors

- Freemantle chino-style shorts for sailors, made from 92 % recycled polyester, 8 % spandex, available in four colours, price: 100 euros
- Four-way stretch, double-woven, abrasion-resistant fabric, PFC-free DWR coating against spray and light rain, quick-drying
- Slanted front pockets, back pocket with YKK AquaGuard zip, waist sizes 30-40 inches, purchase online and in stores, rewards programme for customers

Henri-Lloyd: Shorts made from recycled polyester

Clothing

- If the rope becomes entangled, there is a risk of hidden damage to the drive train, which may later lead to vibrations, leaks or breakdowns.
- Experts recommend using a crane, visiting a workshop and removing the propeller and shaft to identify any deformation, imbalance or consequential damage to the clutch and gearbox.
- Bearings, seals, Saildrive components and peripheral parts may be damaged without being noticed; a professional inspection is therefore essential for safety reasons, even though cases of damage are rare.

After the line gets caught in the screw: This needs to be checked

- In the event of an abrupt engine stoppage caused by a line becoming entangled in the propeller, the top priority is to sail safely out of the danger zone.
- Restarting the engine without checking first can cause bent shafts, faulty seals and gradual damage to the gearbox.
- Disengage the engine; if possible, untie the line from the deck; otherwise, dive down or use a towing aid, and only investigate the cause once in a safe area.

Rope caught in the propeller: the key steps to take in an emergency

- Der kLite 750 ist ein 6,8-kg-Elektro-Außenborder mit 378-Wh-Akku für Freizeit- und Angelkajaks, optional mit externen Batterien nachladbar.
- Drei Modi (Go 500 W, Sport Burst 750 W/60 s, Fish für langsame Präzision) werden über ein separates Farbdisplay gesteuert.
- Geringer Tiefgang unter 18 cm, Hindernisschutzmechanismus und bis zu 300 W Rückwärtsleistung; Marktstart ab August 2026 zunächst in den USA.

ePropulsion kLite 750: Leichter Elektro-Außenborder für Kajaks

Motors

- Way2 is a 2-metre-long, inflatable gangway (drop-stitch) weighing 5 kg, with a load capacity of 150 kg and a compact pack size of 0.03 m³.  
- Advantages over a wooden gangway: significantly lighter, soft edges, easy to stow; Disadvantages: limited length, load capacity and susceptibility to wind.  
- Sets up in under 4 minutes; can be used as a gangway, swimming platform or work platform; price 430 euros; 3-year warranty against material defects.

Way2 Gangway: An inflatable gangway alternative for yachts

- Bouillabaisse is not a dish made from fish offcuts, but a traditional, luxurious dish with its roots in Marseille, and it is clearly distinct from matelote.  
- It is based on a hearty ‘soupe de roche’ made from small rockfish or fish carcasses, enhanced with vegetables, wine, pastis, saffron and herbs.  
- On board, the dish can be prepared using a saucepan, a frying pan, various types of fish stock, and by cooking the soup, mussels, shellfish and fish fillets separately.

Galley: Bouillabaisse on two hobs – How to make this classic dish in the galley

- Gimbal-mounted drinks holder made from anodised aluminium for sailing boats, priced from 55 euros, designed for standard 66-mm cans.  
- Gravity-controlled semi-gimbal system keeps the can vertical up to a heel of approximately 30 degrees; effectiveness depends on the fill level.  
- Two mounting options: on standard winches or using pipe clamps (from 22 mm) on the railing or supports; align the gimbal joint parallel to the boat’s centreline.

MvE Machining: Gimbal-mounted drink holder by MvE Machining for sailing boats

Boat equipment

- Mid-range Dyneema and UHMWPE lines offer significantly less stretch than polyester, whilst providing a breaking strength sufficient for cruising boats.
- In tests, all lines show very low stretch; in terms of trim behaviour, they are clearly superior to polyester in practical use.
- The best value for money is offered by, amongst others, Gleistein Cruise XP, Liros Speed Vision and Dynalite; more expensive variants are only partly worthwhile.

Good value for money: a review of the Fallentauwerk

- Dyneema (HMPE) offers high tensile strength, low elongation, UV and seawater resistance and replaces metal tensioners and shackles.
- Cover loops and lashings made of thin Dyneema are easy to manufacture, abrasion-resistant, corrosion-free and allow almost unlimited tensioning travel.
- A four-strand Dyneema loop achieves a breaking load of over 5000 daN in the test and thus clearly outperforms rope shackles of the same material thickness.

Instructions: How to make textile connections with lashing and looping

Seamanship: This wind pressure is generated on yachts during storms

Cordage

- Code Zero closes the gap between genoa and gennaker, increases propulsion in light winds and is particularly useful for cruising yachts with a self-tacking jib.  
- The sail requires its own forestay with furler, suitable sheeting, high halyard pull and a well thought-out stowage and setting solution on board.  
- The cut, profile and material determine the range of use, from lazy genoa to space winch; correct halyard tension, sheet and barber haul trim are crucial.

Code Zero: More speed with little wind and a small jib

- IFS Multi Tradewind is a double furling sail consisting of two superimposed gennakers that form a stable, symmetrical downwind sail.  
- It is very stable thanks to its central fixing and M-shaped profile, requires hardly any trim and is particularly suitable for long downwind passages.  
- Thanks to the IFS without anti-torsion cable, simple recovery and nylon material, it is particularly interesting for cruising, family and short-handed crews.

OneSails: Two gennakers are more stable than one spinnaker

- Correct mainsail trim with sheet, backstay, traveller, cunningham, downhaul and outhaul reduces heeling and rudder pressure.  
- The mainsheet and downhaul control the leech depending on the course and wind, while the backstay, halyard and cunningham shift the belly and change the profile.  
- Traveller and downhaul settings optimise the angle of attack and profile depth; check all trimming devices for function before the start of the season.

Sail trim: Adjusting the mainsail correctly - it's so easy

Sail

YACHT 22/2025: Better sailing with the right sails

Equipment: Made in Netherlands and France, new furling booms from Made, drives from E-Wincher

- The Atlas 190 is an offshore lifejacket with 190 N buoyancy, designed for comfort, freedom of movement and airway protection.  
- ADAPT technology rotates the wearer onto their back and keeps the airways clear, complemented by splash protection and a SOLAS-approved light.  
- Available as the DLX Hammar, DLX Pro Sensor and Pro Sensor, suitable for everything from offshore to coastal sailing and can be combined with Mustang oilskins.

Mustang Survival Atlas 190: Sailing equipment that deserves its place on deck

- Grease fires on yachts are extremely dangerous and are often caused by overheated oil in unattended pans in the galley.  
- In an emergency: switch off the heat source, smother the fire with a lid, never use water, alert the crew and make an emergency call.  
- Prevention: cook carefully, keep flammable materials away, have fire-extinguishing equipment to hand, brief the crew, and ensure fire safety measures are observed in the engine room as well.

Fire on board: It’s a disaster if the galley catches fire!

- Musto führt den LPX Gore-Tex Trockenanzug für Jollen- und Inshore-Segeln ein, atmungsaktiv, trockenhaltend, Preis 999 Euro.
- Gore-Tex ePE, dreilagiges Material, recyceltes Polyester außen, austauschbare Latexmanschetten und versiegelte Nähte sichern Dichtigkeit.
- Verstärkungen an Gesäß und Knien, verstellbare Träger, Taschen und Reflexdetails; Alternativen ab ca. 659 bis 850 Euro von Gill, Profi-Sailing, Zhik.

Musto LPX: Neuer Trockenanzug für Jollensegler

Security

- Drop bow tie made of three electropolished stainless steel plates with patented, weld-free mechanical interlocking to avoid typical weak points.  
- Self-releasing from the bow roller, fast digging in and immediate re-entry when changing course; designed to outperform traditional anchors of the same weight.  
- Weights from 6.5 to 40.5 kg for boats from 5 to 17 m; 15 kg model for 9-11.5 m costs approx. 530 euros, five-year guarantee on materials and manufacture.

Anchoring: Ankerplex Drop, stainless steel anchor without weld seams

Fittings: Seldén E40rev - Electric winch with reverse gear

Rig trim: Rig-Sense Pro from Spinlock, load measuring device for professionals

Fittings

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Yacht equipment: what sailors need on the boat

Products
Galley accessories for small boats – portable tap and foldable kettle

Protecting propellers
How skippers can prevent damage to the propulsion system

AIT6000 Transponder
AIS, NMEA and satellite connectivity in a single device

Electronics

App launch
Smartdock is up and running; sailing yachts are set to follow

Smartdock
App-based mooring is also set to be introduced for sailing yachts

EasyHub DPNav
On-board data on your smartphone and tablet

Clothing

Rudy Project
Sunglasses for offshore use

Equipment
The ten best football World Cup fan merchandise items for sailors

Henri-Lloyd
Shorts made from recycled polyester

Motors

After the line gets caught in the screw
This needs to be checked

Rope caught in the propeller
The key steps to take in an emergency

ePropulsion kLite 750
Leichter Elektro-Außenborder für Kajaks

Boat equipment

Way2 Gangway
An inflatable gangway alternative for yachts

Galley
Bouillabaisse on two hobs – How to make this classic dish in the galley

MvE Machining
Gimbal-mounted drink holder by MvE Machining for sailing boats

Cordage

Good value for money
A review of the Fallentauwerk

Instructions
How to make textile connections with lashing and looping

Seamanship
This wind pressure is generated on yachts during storms

Sail

Code Zero
More speed with little wind and a small jib

OneSails
Two gennakers are more stable than one spinnaker

Sail trim
Adjusting the mainsail correctly - it's so easy

YACHT 22/2025
Better sailing with the right sails

Equipment
Made in Netherlands and France, new furling booms from Made, drives from E-Wincher

Security

Mustang Survival Atlas 190
Sailing equipment that deserves its place on deck

Fire on board
It’s a disaster if the galley catches fire!

Musto LPX
Neuer Trockenanzug für Jollensegler

Fittings

Anchoring
Ankerplex Drop, stainless steel anchor without weld seams

Fittings
Seldén E40rev - Electric winch with reverse gear

Rig trim
Rig-Sense Pro from Spinlock, load measuring device for professionals

Yacht equipment: what sailors need on the boat

ProductsGalley accessories for small boats – portable tap and foldable kettle

Protecting propellersHow skippers can prevent damage to the propulsion system

AIT6000 TransponderAIS, NMEA and satellite connectivity in a single device

Electronics

App launchSmartdock is up and running; sailing yachts are set to follow

SmartdockApp-based mooring is also set to be introduced for sailing yachts

EasyHub DPNavOn-board data on your smartphone and tablet

Clothing

Rudy ProjectSunglasses for offshore use

EquipmentThe ten best football World Cup fan merchandise items for sailors

Henri-LloydShorts made from recycled polyester

Motors

After the line gets caught in the screwThis needs to be checked

Rope caught in the propellerThe key steps to take in an emergency

ePropulsion kLite 750Leichter Elektro-Außenborder für Kajaks

Boat equipment

Way2 GangwayAn inflatable gangway alternative for yachts

GalleyBouillabaisse on two hobs – How to make this classic dish in the galley

MvE MachiningGimbal-mounted drink holder by MvE Machining for sailing boats

Cordage

Good value for moneyA review of the Fallentauwerk

InstructionsHow to make textile connections with lashing and looping

SeamanshipThis wind pressure is generated on yachts during storms

Sail

Code ZeroMore speed with little wind and a small jib

OneSailsTwo gennakers are more stable than one spinnaker

Sail trimAdjusting the mainsail correctly - it's so easy

YACHT 22/2025Better sailing with the right sails

EquipmentMade in Netherlands and France, new furling booms from Made, drives from E-Wincher

Security

Mustang Survival Atlas 190Sailing equipment that deserves its place on deck

Fire on boardIt’s a disaster if the galley catches fire!

Musto LPXNeuer Trockenanzug für Jollensegler

Fittings

AnchoringAnkerplex Drop, stainless steel anchor without weld seams

FittingsSeldén E40rev - Electric winch with reverse gear

Rig trimRig-Sense Pro from Spinlock, load measuring device for professionals

Products
Galley accessories for small boats – portable tap and foldable kettle

Protecting propellers
How skippers can prevent damage to the propulsion system

AIT6000 Transponder
AIS, NMEA and satellite connectivity in a single device

App launch
Smartdock is up and running; sailing yachts are set to follow

Smartdock
App-based mooring is also set to be introduced for sailing yachts

EasyHub DPNav
On-board data on your smartphone and tablet

Rudy Project
Sunglasses for offshore use

Equipment
The ten best football World Cup fan merchandise items for sailors

Henri-Lloyd
Shorts made from recycled polyester

After the line gets caught in the screw
This needs to be checked

Rope caught in the propeller
The key steps to take in an emergency

ePropulsion kLite 750
Leichter Elektro-Außenborder für Kajaks

Way2 Gangway
An inflatable gangway alternative for yachts

Galley
Bouillabaisse on two hobs – How to make this classic dish in the galley

MvE Machining
Gimbal-mounted drink holder by MvE Machining for sailing boats

Good value for money
A review of the Fallentauwerk

Instructions
How to make textile connections with lashing and looping

Seamanship
This wind pressure is generated on yachts during storms

Code Zero
More speed with little wind and a small jib

OneSails
Two gennakers are more stable than one spinnaker

Sail trim
Adjusting the mainsail correctly - it's so easy

YACHT 22/2025
Better sailing with the right sails

Equipment
Made in Netherlands and France, new furling booms from Made, drives from E-Wincher

Mustang Survival Atlas 190
Sailing equipment that deserves its place on deck

Fire on board
It’s a disaster if the galley catches fire!

Musto LPX
Neuer Trockenanzug für Jollensegler

Anchoring
Ankerplex Drop, stainless steel anchor without weld seams

Fittings
Seldén E40rev - Electric winch with reverse gear

Rig trim
Rig-Sense Pro from Spinlock, load measuring device for professionals