WHAT'S NEW
Victron previews Koro 640 GX S and BMV-812 Smart at METS
Victron previews Koro 640 GX S, the BMV-812 Smart touchscreen monitor and Smart Alternator Sense for the Orion XS ahead of METS, plus a new BMS for 2027.
Latest Software Update
Orca saves offline route Weather and improve tide tools
Orca saves route forecasts for offline use, adds a 10-day weather summary and improves tide tools
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...
Yacht Devices CAN Log Viewer & YDVR Converter 1.80
Yacht Devices ships CAN Log Viewer and YDVR Converter v1.80 for modern Windows, macOS and Linux. Up to eight engines; legacy OS builds still available.
Victron Orion XS v1.15 Adds Emergency Reverse Charge
Orion XS firmware v1.15 adds emergency reverse charge from house to starter for cranking. Models 12/12-50, 12/12-70 and 1400; VictronConnect 6.43 required.
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
