ePropulsion eLite Wins Sailors’ Choice Award at Southampton
ePropulsion’s eLite portable electric outboard has won the Engine & Outboards category in the inaugural Sailors’ Choice Awards at the Southampton International Boat Show. …
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ePropulsion eLite Wins Sailors’ Choice Engine & Outboards Award
ePropulsion’s compact eLite electric outboard has won the Engine & Outboards category at the inaugural Sailors’ Choice Awards. The result was announced at the …
Garmin Takes NMEA Manufacturer of the Year for 12th Straight Year
Garmin has been named Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association for the 12th consecutive year. The 2026 awards also gave …
Honda BF200–250 V6 Outboards Add 90A Charging and Auto Trim
Honda Marine has refreshed its BF200–250 V6 outboard family with control and charging technology derived from the company's larger engines. The range now combines …
Honda Refreshes BF115–150 Outboards With Auto Trim and Cruise Control
Honda Marine has refreshed its BF115–150 outboard family with a new exterior design and several control technologies carried into the mid-power range. The four-cylinder …
Spinlock ZXB Powerclutch Handles 8–12mm Lines to 3,000kg
Spinlock has launched the ZXB Powerclutch, a high-load rope clutch designed for 8–12mm lines and working loads up to 3,000kg. The compact unit combines …
Spinlock FIDO Adds Marine Flotation Aid for Dogs in Three Sizes
Spinlock has added FIDO, a dog buoyancy aid designed for pets that regularly join owners aboard leisure boats. The lightweight foam vest is available …
Spinlock Adds Compressible Waterproof Dry Bags in 15L and 25L Sizes
Spinlock has added compressible waterproof dry bags in 15-litre and 25-litre sizes for sailors and small-boat users. Each bag combines a roll-top waterproof closure …
Spinlock Adds 5L and 20L Mast Floats for Dinghy Capsize Recovery
Spinlock has introduced a range of dinghy mast floats aimed at helping prevent complete inversion after a capsize. Available in 5-litre and 20-litre sizes, …
Tohatsu Begins Global Deliveries of Lightweight MFS150A Outboard
Tohatsu has started global deliveries of the MFS150A, the largest self-developed outboard in the company's MFS Series. Rated at 150hp, the engine is positioned …
Ronstan Adds E2+ Electric Orbit Winches for Short-Handed Sailing
Ronstan has expanded its Orbit Winch range with E2+ electric models in 45QT and 50QT sizes. Offered in two- and three-speed configurations, the new …
Ronstan Launches Keelboat Exit Blocks Rated to 9,000kg
Ronstan has expanded its sailing hardware range with four new high-load keelboat exit blocks designed for routing halyards and control lines through spars. The …
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