With the cost of marine theft reaching 1 million pounds a year in Hampshire alone, boats have become a lucrative target for thieves. Outboard engines and powerboats with trailers are the most commonly stolen, and account for 60% of boat thefts.
Sunseeker is the principle seller of Sunseeker boats around the world. Offering customers the prestige of their products along with award-winning customer service, Sunseeker are a major influence in the world of luxury yachts and motorboats and their quest for perfection puts their brand in a league of its own.
Jack Newington was a craftsman committed to the highest levels of quality. He used his passion for sailing and created the hugely successful company that is Fairline. Newington's son, Sam, led the company for 25 years and used his commitment to quality to drive Fairline forward. Forty years on, it's the same passion and high standards of excellence that drive everything they do. Fairline is a proud British brand that now stands as class leader among the very best yacht builders in the world.
If your diesel engine has an indirect fuel system, like most yachts and motorboats, you could be running it on pure vegetable oil - also known as biodiesel.
A hull is the body of a sailing boat. It provides the buoyancy that prevents the vessel from sinking. Traditional sailboats are monohulls, but multi-hull catamarans and trimarans are becoming more and more popular.
Power boat hulls are divided into three main types: Displacement, Semi-displacement, Planing hulls. Hull types can have a variety of sub-types, closer to each end of the scale. When choosing your hull always consider your intended usage and your budget.
A Yacht Club, or Sailing Club, is a sports club exclusively related to sailing and yachting. Traditionally, a Yacht Club is focused on membership of yacht owners, while a Sailing Club would be membership for smaller boat owners - such as dinghies. Some clubs also include owners of powerboats.
Holidays are all about rest, relaxation, and luxury. And when it comes to celebrities, you can count on them to go overboard by spending time - and money, in exotic locations, onboard some of the world's most luxurious yachts.
If you are thinking of buying a boat, you'll need somewhere to moor it and to keep it maintained.
Southampton has always been proud of its links with the sea. It boasts a world class port with over 280 cruise ship movements a year, and is one of the country's leading commercial dockyards
The PSP Southampton Boat Show offers fun for all the family with boats, watersports, Europe's largest show marina and plenty of shopping. The event highlights everything new in boating and attracts visitors with demonstrations and fun activities.
With so many different types of boats available, we bring you this beginner's guide to Motorboats. We hope it will help you make the right choice when buying a boat.
Sailing is a wonderful hobby, but as with any sport it can be dangerous. From novices to the most experienced sailors, it's vital that you're safe on the water. With 54% of lifeboat services carried out for pleasure craft, you cannot afford to take risks on the water.
Nothing beats the fun and excitement of sailing as a hobby - but have you considered the impact of sailing on the environment? Sailing is one of the most environmentally friendly pastimes, but it does have an impact on the sea.
The YachtMarket brings you the five essentials points when sailing. When sailing you should always check that all five are adjusted to your sailing direction.
Just for fun! TheYachtMarket brings you sailing terms that you may not be familiar with. Why not test yourself?
Skandia Cowes Week is a huge event in the British sporting calendar. With 40 races every day and over 1,000 boats on show, it's the largest sailing regatta in the world! Cowes Week lasts for eight days and takes place every August in the Solent waters off Cowes in the United Kingdom.
If you have a new or used boat for sale, remember - first impressions count. We've put together a handy guide to help you keep your boat in ship shape and Bristol fashion!
A super yacht is the ultimate holiday accessory! Exclusive and expensive, super yachts are an extravagant pleasure. Buying or chartering a super yacht is the beginning of an amazing adventure, and with the right advice, it can be plain sailing all the way.
For an exhilarating sailing experience which is easy to start and full of fun, there is no better way to enter the sport than with dinghy sailing.
The great thing about learning to sail, especially in the UK, is that the coast is so close to us. We are never too far from a sailing adventure! Leaving the land behind us and disappearing into the ocean on a yacht is less of a dream than you may think.
With summer approaching, many of you will be deciding upon a destination for this year's holiday. Instead of the normal package deal, why not consider a yachting holiday? What better way to spend your well deserved break than sailing along unspoilt coastlines with a gentle breeze and all the comforts a yacht can offer?
If you own a boat, you need to insure it. In order to find the best boat insurance policy you need to determine the type of boat you own and what you plan on using it for. Cost will vary according to the age and type of boat.
Buying a boat is an exciting and expensive project. When choosing the right boat for you there are many factors you should consider. One of the most important things to determine when choosing your boat is what you are planning to use the boat for. This may sound like simple advice but it's not uncommon for boat buyers to buy the boat that looks the most pleasing to the eye. However, buying a beautiful boat does not mean you will be happy with it, especially when you discover it does not offer the things you want it to do.
Osmosis is the condition of visible blisters on a boat's hull, caused by water absorption. The process of osmosis is the same mechanism by which plants and trees draw water up from the soil to their branches and leaves.
The Government has announced its long-awaited decision on the future of red diesel, and it's not good news for boaters.
There are two types of outboards available, 2 stroke and 4 stroke. Each has its good and bad points, depending on what you want the engine to do. We've put together a handy guide to help you decide which is the best outboard motor for your boat.
Just as buying a home involves a large financial investment, buying and selling a yacht requires a professional service, making the sale as smooth as possible. Here's a simple guide to help you choose between using a yacht broker or buying or selling your boat privately.
Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced sailor, chartering your own boat offers complete freedom and independence. We've put together a simple guide to help you get the most from your charter experience.
Boats are generally pretty expensive and it is therefore worth protecting the investment by mooring up with good quality fenders and mooring lines. However, all too often, boats costing hundreds of thousands of pounds can be seen secured with poor quality or worn lines or fenders. Even worse, incorrect attachment of mooring lines could leave your boat being battered against the dock even in moderate weather conditions.
You've decided to sell your boat. Whatever your reasons for selling, you'll want to get the best price possible for it so it's worth putting in some effort to make it as saleable as possible...
When the nights start drawing in and the temperature plummets, it can mean only one thing – winter is coming and it is time to protect your boat from the elements...
A simplified description of the physics behind sailing plus some common sailing terms explained...
Tips on buying a boat safely. Whatever the type of boat you are buying, be it a dinghy or a super yacht, the same general rules apply. Follow these principles and you can buy your boat with confidence...
Whether you are selling your boat via advertising in magazines or on the internet, there are people out there that will stop at nothing to try to con you. As long as you are aware of their methods, you can make sure that you don't fall prey to their game...
Buying any boat is a big decision and is probably the second biggest personal outlay you will ever make... A good surveyor will help and advise you on suitability and what to look for...
Top tips for looking after your boat.
