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- Flakfortet has been put up for sale again since January 2026; the price has fallen from 74.75 to 42 million kronor (approx. 5.62 million euros).
- The listed fortress island will remain open to the public; any alterations and harbour operations are subject to strict conditions.
- Flakfortet could be an attractive prospect for operators with a viable business plan, but for many it remains, above all, a special marina in the Øresund.

Your very own Baltic Sea island: Is Flakfortet now available at a bargain price?

- Five yachts ranging from 20.45 to 26 metres are in the running, with a focus on layout, comfort, design and the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.
- The Azimut Seadeck 9 and Prestige F6.7 prioritise efficient and quiet operating modes respectively, whilst the other models emphasise performance, comfort and versatile layouts.
- Cabin configurations range from the sporty 3-cabin Itama 70 to the 6-cabin Bellini Astor 68, some featuring two master suites.

European Powerboat of the Year 2027: The nominated boats over 18 metres

- A one-week houseboat trip covering 185 km along the eastern section of the Canal du Midi, from Argens-Minervois to Lattes near Montpellier  
- Highlights along the route: Le Somail, Pont de Saïsse, Malpas Tunnel, Fonseranes lock staircase, canal bridge over the Orb, Étang de Thau near Marseillan  
- A variety of landscapes, ranging from narrow stretches of the canal through to lagoons, salt marshes and flamingos, culminating in Port Ariane in Lattes on the national holiday

Canal du Midi: By houseboat from Argens to Lattes

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- Sirena 118: a 36-metre-long flagship (279 GT) with a GRP hull, carbon fibre decks, a fast-displacement hull and a top speed of up to 18 knots  
- ‘home, sea, home’ interior concept: historical maritime details, bold colours, pressed leaves in the ceiling, bamboo, feathers and shell motifs  
- Split-level master suite with an office, lounge and balcony overlooking the water, plus five guest suites, each in a different colour scheme, accommodating a total of twelve guests

A Journey to the East: A Stopover on the Sirena 118

- Team Brady wins the E1 GP in Luanda and takes the lead in the World Championship with 157 points, ahead of Westbrook Racing (117) and Aoki Racing (86).
- Westbrook Racing drops out of the leading group in Luanda following technical problems and narrowly missing out on a place in the final, and falls back in the overall standings.
- Emma Kimiläinen secures victory in the final ahead of Team Monaco despite a late long lap; the title will be decided at the double-header in Miami.

E1 Series: Team Brady wins the first Luanda Grand Prix

- A motorboat catches fire at a boat refuelling station near Kollmitzberg; the fire spreads to the refuelling station; four fire brigades with 60 firefighters are on the scene
- The fire at the petrol station was quickly extinguished; the motorboat was hauled ashore, where the fire was fully extinguished using an A-boat, breathing apparatus teams and foam
- Oil booms were deployed to protect the Danube from fuel spillage; no one was injured; the cause of the fire remains unclear and is the subject of an investigation

Fire at a boat fuel station: A motorboat is on fire on the Danube

- Nimbus Sport Weekender 42 Open: a new day cruiser with a fixed GRP Targa bar in the style of the Nimbus 32 Ballista.  
- Modular canopy system offers three configurations: closed, shaded or open – depending on the weather and intended use.  
- 12.70 m boat with a double-step hull, over 45 knots, 2 cabins; propulsion: 2x 300 PS or 2x 425 PS Mercury Verado.

Nimbus Sport Weekender 42 Open: New version makes its debut

Boats

- Full fuel tanks, equipment and fouling increase the yacht’s weight and drag, reducing speed and efficiency compared to the shipyard sea trial.
- ECU remapping within the manufacturer’s specified limits, combined with a suitable propeller, boosts performance and early planing, whilst reducing specific fuel consumption.
- Example: Following optimisation, a 26-metre yacht achieves higher speeds, lower engine load and significant fuel savings at cruising speed.

Technology: How ECU remapping can benefit motor yachts

- If the engine stops suddenly because a line has become entangled in the propeller, ensuring the safety of the boat and crew takes priority over troubleshooting.
- Do not restart the engine without first checking it, as this risks bent shafts, faulty seals and creeping gearbox damage.
- Move the boat out of danger, disengage the clutch, pull gently on the line; otherwise, submerge the boat or seek towing assistance and head for the harbour.

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

- Annual DIY maintenance of 4-stroke outboard motors prevents breakdowns, extends their service life and increases their resale value.  
- Key tasks: Check and replace spark plugs, fuel filters, engine and gearbox oil, impeller; check lubrication, anodes and the battery; and keep a record of all work carried out.  
- Safety, the correct tools, adherence to the manual’s specifications and a test run with water cooling are crucial; a specialist workshop is required in the event of warranty claims or damage.

​Maintaining outboard motors: the complete guide to 4-stroke engines

- ePropulsion kLite 750: elektrischer Kajak-Außenborder (ca. 6,8 kg) mit integriertem 378-Wh-Akku und optionaler externer Nachladeoption.  
- Drei Modi: Go mit 500 W Dauerleistung, Sport-Burst mit 750 W für 60 s, Fish-Modus für präzise Langsamfahrt beim Angeln.  
- Tiefgang unter 18 cm, Hindernisschutzmechanismus, Farbdiplay-Steuerung; Marktstart USA ab August 2026, Preis noch offen.

ePropulsion kLite 750: Elektrischer Außenborder für Kajaks unter sieben Kilogramm

Motors

- Comprehensive collection of recipes suitable for on board: hearty classics, salads, one-pot and one-burner dishes, vegetarian, vegan and with meat/fish.  
- Special focus on seafood variations, dishes that can be prepared in advance, barbecue tips and dishes that can be reheated or eaten cold.  
- Detailed safety tips for cooking on board: seaworthy galley, saving energy, food and waste management, water consumption and sea conditions.

Cooking on board: 38 recipes that are delicious and filling on board

- Clear crew instructions before the manoeuvre improve safety and prevent a rush when mooring and casting off in port.
- The Voxtob Manoeuvre Box provides a hands-on visualisation of harbour manoeuvres, facilitates briefings and helps to engage newcomers in particular without the pressure of time.
- The Manoeuvre Box is no substitute for practical experience on the water, but it can help to structure procedures; the S version costs 49 euros, whilst the larger version costs 64 euros.

Manoeuvring box: Mooring safely at the jetty with a fun warm-up

- TriSonic uses ultrasound to measure speed through the water, depth, temperature and list/trim, and does not require a paddle wheel that is prone to maintenance.  
- The data (0.1–35 knots, 0.6–100 m depth) is transmitted via NMEA 2000 to chartplotters and instruments and is designed for retrofitting on networked yachts.  
- Depth offsets and the log can be calibrated via Bluetooth and the app, including heel angles and speed readings, which are stored directly in the sensor.

Airmar TriSonic: This log measures speed without a paddle wheel

- The Garmin GMI 40 is a 4.3-inch touchscreen multifunction display providing real-time data on speed, engine status, fuel, depth, heading and wind.  
- Connectivity via NMEA 2000, Garmin BlueNet and wirelessly with gWind transducers, marine remote controls and quatix watches; updates via the ActiveCaptain app.  
- Available as a standalone unit for around 700 euros or in Sail bundles with wind, depth and speed transducers for between approximately 1,200 and 2,100 euros.

Electronics: Garmin GMI 40 – a handy touchscreen display for the helm

Equipment 

- Ultracover Marine is a PFAS-free polyester ripstop fabric manufactured in Germany for boat covers, weighing 200 g/m².
- The material is suitable for full covers, winter covers and sun awnings, boom covers and jib bags, but not for sprayhoods.
- The fabric has a PU coating free from migrating plasticisers, is available in several colours and is priced in the upper mid-range.

Weather protection: Ultracover is a tarpaulin fabric that is PFAS-free

- SmartDrive combines a brushless linear drive, ECU and rudder position sensor in a compact housing to minimise cabling and the number of components.
- SmartDrive is suitable for sailing yachts, catamarans up to 45 feet and motorboats with an accessible rudder quadrant or rudder shaft and a mechanical steering system.
- SmartDrive can be integrated into Garmin chartplotters via NMEA 2000; suitability depends on the type of steering system, rudder mechanism, available space and boat specifications; it is recommended that a specialist firm carry out an assessment.

Electronics: Garmin SmartDrive with brushless motor

- Before your first trip, systematically check the hull, fittings, steering, bilge, electrical system, mooring lines, anchor gear and safety equipment.  
- Test the bilge pump, drainage system, steering, lifejackets, quick-stop line and fire extinguishers to ensure they are in working order; rectify any faults properly before setting sail.  
- Check your insurance, boat documents, plugs and fuel supply, and carry out a final inspection before launching or setting sail.

Getting your motorboat ready for the season: these checks are important before you set off

- Weather-induced surge waves caused water levels to rise by up to 1.44 m in Mallorca and Menorca, flooding beaches and ground-floor premises.
- Sudden surges are caused by rapid fluctuations in air pressure, which are greatly amplified by harbour resonance in narrow, shallow harbours such as Ciutadella.
- Skippers should heed warnings, adjust mooring lines and fenders, avoid risky manoeuvres, and reconsider their choice of anchorage and route planning accordingly.

A sudden flood in the harbour: What lies behind these mini-tsunamis

- Yacht owners can now apply via mwst-boot.org for an official T2L status certificate for their pleasure craft as a precautionary measure.
- The platform checks the boat’s history and documentation, assesses its VAT and EU status, and thereby confirms its status as an EU-registered vessel.
- Where EU status can be verified, mwst-boot.org assists with the T2L application process, which is particularly helpful in the case of older yachts that have changed hands frequently.

EU goods status: Official certification is now available for recreational craft

- Items found in the water or on the beach remain, as a general rule, the property of their previous owner and must not simply be kept.  
- Finds, in particular cash, suspicious packages or abandoned boats, must be documented and reported immediately to the police or the relevant authorities.  
- Assistance and salvage operations may give rise to a claim for a salvage reward, but do not result in the acquisition of ownership of the rescued boat.

Beach find or ghost ship: what motorboat owners are allowed to keep

Boat knowledge

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EUR 72.000,-: Maxum 2900

EUR 100.000,-: Cantieri di Pisa 65'

EUR 119.000,-: Bavaria 37 Sport

EUR 148.900,-: Viking 34 Sedan

EUR 26.500,-: Sea Ray Pachanger 22

EUR 39.999,-: Monterey 250cr

EUR 69.000,-: Chris Craft Aquahome

EUR 137.000,-: Innovazione & Progetti Mira 43

EUR 48.000,-: Altena 1150

EUR 52.900,-: Jeanneau 695

EUR 84.000,-: Bavaria Sport 28

EUR 164.000,-: Fairline Phantom

EUR 550.000,-: Elegance 68

EUR 68.700,-: Patrone Moreno 25 Open

EUR 25.000,-: Poseidon BluWater 540

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- At sea, the first few minutes following a cardiac emergency are crucial, as emergency services take significantly longer to arrive than on land.  
- Heart attack: chest pain/tightness, radiating pain, shortness of breath; lay the person down, reassure them, monitor them; if conscious, place them in the recovery position.  
- Cardiac arrest: immediately perform 30:2 cardiopulmonary resuscitation, 100–120 compressions per minute; use an AED as soon as possible and follow the voice prompts.

World First Aid Day: When every minute counts at sea

- During a sailing trip in the Flensburg Fjord, the skipper of the ‘Andiamo’ suffers a heart attack amidst a storm and heavy rain.  
- Gunda Pietsch sails alone to Marina Minde, sends a Mayday call by radio and receives assistance from Bremen Rescue and helpers in the harbour.  
- The skipper is taken by the ambulance service to Diako Flensburg, where he receives a stent and is in a stable condition; Pietsch advises practising mooring under real-life conditions.

Heart attack on board: Sailor saves her husband’s life

Distress at sea 

- From 1 January 2027, passage through the Kiel Canal will be free of charge for around 10,000 recreational craft each year, saving 12–43 euros per trip.  
- The reason for this is the disproportionate administrative burden; a new regulation also contains seven further measures to reduce bureaucracy.  
- In future, in certain cases, qualified seafarers from third countries will also be permitted to serve as officers, subject to EU training or additional training places.

Politics: The Kiel Canal to be free of charge from 2027

- Tropea boasts a striking location on a rocky plateau, a lively old town and views of the cliff top featuring the Church of Santa Maria dell’Isola.  
- Capo Vaticano combines its ancient significance as the site of the Oracle of Mercury with secluded, hard-to-reach coves offering clear water and safe anchorage.  
- Near the coast, close to the Strait of Messina, you’ll come across swordfish boats manoeuvring slowly; for safety reasons, sailors should give them a wide berth.

Italy: The Costa degli Dei – from Tropea to Capo Vaticano

- The Norwegian Coastal Administration recommends completely covering the U-864 submarine wreck, including the mercury-contaminated surrounding area.  
- Salvage operations would stir up mercury and contaminated sediments, and are considered riskier and more costly than covering the wreck.  
- Mercury in sediments is a long-term environmental problem; to date, fish and shellfish in the Fedje area have not been found to have higher levels of contamination.

Norway: Toxic wreck as a ticking time bomb – how the “U-864” is to be defused

- The Darßer Ort lighthouse is out of service and, for the time being, serves only as a daytime navigational aid.  
- According to the Baltic Sea Waterways and Shipping Authority, the reasons for the light’s failure are not yet known.  
- At night, ships navigate by the lighted buoys at Darßer Ort and by the lighted approach to Prerow Harbour.

Mecklenburg Bay: Darßer Ort lighthouse currently unlit

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BOOTE - the magazine for all motorboat fans

Your very own Baltic Sea islandIs Flakfortet now available at a bargain price?

European Powerboat of the Year 2027The nominated boats over 18 metres

Canal du MidiBy houseboat from Argens to Lattes

Most read articles

A Journey to the EastA Stopover on the Sirena 118

E1 SeriesTeam Brady wins the first Luanda Grand Prix

Fire at a boat fuel stationA motorboat is on fire on the Danube

Nimbus Sport Weekender 42 OpenNew version makes its debut

Motors

TechnologyHow ECU remapping can benefit motor yachts

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

​Maintaining outboard motorsThe complete guide to 4-stroke engines

ePropulsion kLite 750Elektrischer Außenborder für Kajaks unter sieben Kilogramm

Cooking on board38 recipes that are delicious and filling on board

Manoeuvring boxMooring safely at the jetty with a fun warm-up

Airmar TriSonicThis log measures speed without a paddle wheel

ElectronicsGarmin GMI 40 – a handy touchscreen display for the helm

Weather protectionUltracover is a tarpaulin fabric that is PFAS-free

ElectronicsGarmin SmartDrive with brushless motor

Getting your motorboat ready for the seasonThese checks are important before you set off

A sudden flood in the harbourWhat lies behind these mini-tsunamis

EU goods statusOfficial certification is now available for recreational craft

Beach find or ghost shipWhat motorboat owners are allowed to keep

CURRENT IN THE BOAT MARKET

EUR 124.900,-Aquador 25 HT

EUR 72.000,-Maxum 2900

EUR 100.000,-Cantieri di Pisa 65'

EUR 119.000,-Bavaria 37 Sport

EUR 148.900,-Viking 34 Sedan

EUR 26.500,-Sea Ray Pachanger 22

EUR 39.999,-Monterey 250cr

EUR 69.000,-Chris Craft Aquahome

EUR 137.000,-Innovazione & Progetti Mira 43

EUR 48.000,-Altena 1150

EUR 52.900,-Jeanneau 695

EUR 84.000,-Bavaria Sport 28

EUR 164.000,-Fairline Phantom

EUR 550.000,-Elegance 68

EUR 68.700,-Patrone Moreno 25 Open

EUR 25.000,-Poseidon BluWater 540

World First Aid DayWhen every minute counts at sea

Heart attack on boardSailor saves her husband’s life

PoliticsThe Kiel Canal to be free of charge from 2027

ItalyThe Costa degli Dei – from Tropea to Capo Vaticano

NorwayToxic wreck as a ticking time bomb – how the “U-864” is to be defused

Mecklenburg BayDarßer Ort lighthouse currently unlit

Your very own Baltic Sea island
Is Flakfortet now available at a bargain price?

European Powerboat of the Year 2027
The nominated boats over 18 metres

Canal du Midi
By houseboat from Argens to Lattes

A Journey to the East
A Stopover on the Sirena 118

E1 Series
Team Brady wins the first Luanda Grand Prix

Fire at a boat fuel station
A motorboat is on fire on the Danube

Nimbus Sport Weekender 42 Open
New version makes its debut

Technology
How ECU remapping can benefit motor yachts

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

Maintaining outboard motors
The complete guide to 4-stroke engines

ePropulsion kLite 750
Elektrischer Außenborder für Kajaks unter sieben Kilogramm

Cooking on board
38 recipes that are delicious and filling on board

Manoeuvring box
Mooring safely at the jetty with a fun warm-up

Airmar TriSonic
This log measures speed without a paddle wheel

Electronics
Garmin GMI 40 – a handy touchscreen display for the helm

Weather protection
Ultracover is a tarpaulin fabric that is PFAS-free

Electronics
Garmin SmartDrive with brushless motor

Getting your motorboat ready for the season
These checks are important before you set off

A sudden flood in the harbour
What lies behind these mini-tsunamis

EU goods status
Official certification is now available for recreational craft

Beach find or ghost ship
What motorboat owners are allowed to keep

EUR 124.900,-
Aquador 25 HT

EUR 72.000,-
Maxum 2900

EUR 100.000,-
Cantieri di Pisa 65'

EUR 119.000,-
Bavaria 37 Sport

EUR 148.900,-
Viking 34 Sedan

EUR 26.500,-
Sea Ray Pachanger 22

EUR 39.999,-
Monterey 250cr

EUR 69.000,-
Chris Craft Aquahome

EUR 137.000,-
Innovazione & Progetti Mira 43

EUR 48.000,-
Altena 1150

EUR 52.900,-
Jeanneau 695

EUR 84.000,-
Bavaria Sport 28

EUR 164.000,-
Fairline Phantom

EUR 550.000,-
Elegance 68

EUR 68.700,-
Patrone Moreno 25 Open

EUR 25.000,-
Poseidon BluWater 540

World First Aid Day
When every minute counts at sea

Heart attack on board
Sailor saves her husband’s life

Politics
The Kiel Canal to be free of charge from 2027

Italy
The Costa degli Dei – from Tropea to Capo Vaticano

Norway
Toxic wreck as a ticking time bomb – how the “U-864” is to be defused

Mecklenburg Bay
Darßer Ort lighthouse currently unlit