WHAT'S NEW
Garmin Descent X10: A Essential Dive Computer
Garmin's new Descent X10 puts a 2.1-inch screen, scuba, apnea and gauge modes and up to 50 hours of dive time on your wrist for $349.99, or £299.99 in UK.
Latest Software Update
Garmin update 2026.1027.0 – LiveScope 2 & JL Audio A60
Garmin's GPSMAP SD-card bundle 2026.1027.0 now carries firmware for LiveScope 2, the GMI 40, Signal VHF radios and the JL Audio A60 amps.
LATEST ARTICLES
Nov ’23 Used Boat Index – the big cleanup!
Used Boat Index Inventory keeps growing. November 1st showed a huge "cleanup" but inventory is still increasing.
Careful buying a Yacht EU VAT paid in Turkey!
Yacht EU VAT rules are complex. And problems might not show themselves until you are years into ownership. Check our advice before proceeding!
2023 2nd hand Boat Index & market status
We walk you through the creation of our Marine-Review Used Boat Index and the current state of the 2nd hand boat markets. 20% more boats for...
Victron Venus OS v3.85: Security Fix for GX Devices
Victron has released Venus OS v3.85 to patch critical PHP, certificate and Node.js security issues on GX devices. No new features, but worth installing.
Viking Tests WhaleSpotter: Could It Help Against Orcas?
Viking is testing WhaleSpotter thermal whale detection on its 70 Convertible. We look at range claims, mast mounting and whether it could help with orcas.
Signal K Server 2.34.0: Time to Check Your Boat’s Data Hub
Signal K security fixes: what Venus OS Large and Raspberry Pi owners should do now. Update to 2.34.0 or later, and keep the server off the open internet.
Saxdor Starts US Production, Adds 350 GTW at FLIBS
Saxdor has started building boats in Florida, beginning with the 320 GTO, and will show the updated 350 GTW at FLIBS from 28 October to 1 November 2026.
Digital Yacht NAVDoctor Pro: NMEA 2000 Fault Finder
Digital Yacht’s new NAVDoctor Pro is an NMEA 2000 diagnostics tool that won an NMEA 2026 Technology Award
TEMO OUTPOD: Bolt-On Electric Pod Drive for Sailboats
French electric motor maker TEMO has launched the OUTPOD in North America at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis
Digital Yacht SafeLi: Lithium Battery Gas Alarm for Boats
Digital Yacht has announced SafeLi, a small sensor that sits next to your lithium battery bank and shouts if the batteries start to misbehave.
Knysna 550 World Premiere at Annapolis Sailboat Show
South African builder Knysna Yacht Company is bringing the Knysna 550 to the Annapolis Sailboat Show, 15–18 October 2026
Vision 484: New 48ft Bluewater Catamaran Lands in 2027
South African builder Vision Yachts has unveiled the Vision 484, a new 48ft bluewater catamaran from its yard in Knysna. Hull one is due to launch in March 2027, and Vision says the first build slots are already sold.
Garmin MARQ Gen 3: No Captain, Boaters Get MARQ Diver
Garmin MARQ Gen 3 drops the MARQ Captain. Autopilot control and tack assist now sit in the new MARQ Diver, from US$2,500. What sailors need to know.
