Equipment

- Pitufino V1.2 combines NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, and – optionally – SeaTalk1 and Victron VE.Direct, prioritises data sources and distributes them via Wi-Fi.
- The web interface displays navigation, engine and battery data, and offers alarms, an anchor watch, an automatic logbook and autopilot remote control, including No-Drift.
- Supports various Raymarine, Navico/Simrad/B&G and Garmin autopilots; price: 300 euros, version with integrated SeaTalk1 module 330 euros plus postage.

Electronics: Pitufino combines old and new on-board data

- The JL Audio A60 and A60-H control up to four audio zones, feature integrated DSP, DAB and Bluetooth LE, and can be networked with Garmin chartplotters via NMEA 2000.  
- The A60 is designed as a visible marine radio with a colour display, whilst the A60-H is a concealed ‘Hideaway’ version for operation via multifunction displays.  
- New R5 and NRX-300 remote controls, as well as IPX6/IPX7 protection, complement the system, but require careful planning of installation, power supply and cabling.

Garmin JL Audio A60: Premium sound with four zones on board

- 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

- OhMyWind plans routes using OpenMeteo data and boat polars, compares departure times, but is not an automatic weather router.
- The software uses a model cascade and simple polars with an efficiency factor of 0.75; it takes tacking into account mathematically but does not show actual tacks.
- OhMyWind does not provide a nautical chart or route optimisation; waypoints, knowledge of the sailing area and safety assessment remain entirely the responsibility of the user.

Navigation: OhMyWind – a free weather planner with AI functionality

- SMM 2026 will take place in Hamburg from 1 to 4 September, with 2,300 exhibitors from 70 countries and around 50,000 expected attendees.
- The centrepiece is a 35.5-tonne propeller from MMG, which is expected to deliver a five to seven per cent increase in efficiency on the KMTC Nhava Sheva.
- Key themes of the exhibition: energy efficiency (Energy Efficiency Hub), decarbonisation, AI, digitalisation, and maritime security and defence.

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- 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: 37 recipes that taste great and are filling

- Volamare offers a 1.6 kg bimini (2.60 x 1.70 m, approx. 4.5 m² of shade) without a frame, featuring Kevlar-reinforced air tubes, for 2,975 euros.  
- The focus is on portable, seasonal sun protection without fixed fittings, particularly for cramped cockpits, foredecks and charter yachts.  
- Before making a purchase decision, it is crucial to clarify any outstanding questions regarding attachment, permissible wind speeds, performance in gusts or rain, and the pump supplied with the product.

Volamare: Inflatable bimini top without a frame

- Starlink is launching Personal Maritime for privately owned boats up to 40 feet: US$185 per month, with unlimited data in territorial waters worldwide.
- The 30-day limit on overseas use has been removed, but this only applies up to twelve nautical miles off the coast; beyond that, the more expensive Ocean Mode is required.
- The tariff is particularly good value for long voyages near the coast in small motorboats; deep-sea crossings remain costly, so alternative means of communication remain important.

Communications: Elon Musk opts for small yachts; Starlink launches new tariff with a 40-foot limit

Life on board

- Firemill is a compact CO₂ quick-response extinguisher for small, incipient fires, ideal as an additional galley extinguisher on motorboats.  
- Advantages: residue-free extinguishing agent, easy to use; disadvantages: extinguishing time of only around eight seconds, does not meet EN 3 fire-rating standards.  
- It is not a substitute for a standard fire extinguisher, is not suitable for engine rooms or confined spaces, and CO₂ poses a risk of suffocation below deck.

Safety: Firemill as a CO₂ quick-action extinguisher for the galley

- Galvanic Voice aggregates NMEA-2000 data and issues alarms via voice output and a 360-degree LED ring with directional indication.  
- Four-stage alarm logic in accordance with IMO/IEC, acknowledgement via gesture; Integration of AIS, depth, engine, battery and anchor data.  
- Galvanic Pulse wristbands enable man-overboard alarms and watch organisation; the system costs approx. €1,130 and will be available from Q4 2026.

Safety: Galvanic Voice, voice output for NMEA2000 alarms

- The MediSee app provides digital access to the ‘Medizinisches Handbuch See’, with a focus on life-saving first aid and content that is easy for the layperson to understand.  
- Extensive content ranging from wound care, resuscitation, airway management and dental treatment to tropical diseases, including videos, audio and keyword search.  
- The free, German/English app works offline, allows users to add personal notes and is suitable for both commercial and recreational sailing.

Medicine on board: New app for seafarers and recreational skippers

Safety on board

- 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

- Grease fires on yachts often occur whilst cooking in the galley and are particularly life-threatening due to the confined space, heat, smoke and flammable materials.
- The biggest mistake in an emergency is to pour water onto burning fat; instead, switch off the heat source, smother the fire with a lid and cut off the oxygen supply.
- Prevention requires discipline: never leave cooking unattended, keep flammable materials away, brief the crew, keep fire-extinguishing equipment to hand and adopt a holistic approach to fire safety.

Risk of explosion: Never add water to oil!

- A suitable, sturdy trailer with sufficient load capacity is essential for safety, handling and the reliable launching of fishing boats.  
- Features such as side guides, centring aids, suitable rollers or bunks, as well as footrests and ladders, make launching easier in day-to-day use.  
- Maintenance after launching, for example via flushing points for brakes and axles, is particularly important following contact with sand, silt, brackish or salt water.

Technology: Why the right boat trailer is so important for anglers

- Jährliche Sicherheits- und Funktionsprüfung von Bootsanhängern vor Saisonstart ist essenziell, um Defekte und Mängel zu vermeiden.
- Reifen sollten nicht älter als sechs Jahre sein; regelmäßige Kontrolle auf Risse und korrekten Reifendruck ist notwendig.
- Wichtige Prüfungen umfassen Radlager, Beleuchtung, Abreißseil, Schweißnähte und korrosionsgefährdete Teile.

Checklist: How to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

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The best equipment for your motorboat | BOOTE

Electronics
Pitufino combines old and new on-board data

Garmin JL Audio A60
Premium sound with four zones on board

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

Electronics
Garmin SmartDrive with brushless motor

Navigation
OhMyWind – a free weather planner with AI functionality

SMM 2026
35-tonne propeller marks the start of the Hamburg Shipbuilding Fair

Cooking on board
37 recipes that taste great and are filling

Volamare
Inflatable bimini top without a frame

Communications
Elon Musk opts for small yachts; Starlink launches new tariff with a 40-foot limit

Safety
Firemill as a CO₂ quick-action extinguisher for the galley

Safety
Galvanic Voice, voice output for NMEA2000 alarms

Medicine on board
New app for seafarers and recreational skippers

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

Risk of explosion
Never add water to oil!

Trailer

Technology
Why the right boat trailer is so important for anglers

Checklist
How to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

Accident
Motorboat strands on centre crash barrier

The best equipment for your motorboat | BOOTE

ElectronicsPitufino combines old and new on-board data

Garmin JL Audio A60Premium sound with four zones on board

Weather protectionUltracover is a tarpaulin fabric that is PFAS-free

ElectronicsGarmin SmartDrive with brushless motor

NavigationOhMyWind – a free weather planner with AI functionality

SMM 202635-tonne propeller marks the start of the Hamburg Shipbuilding Fair

Cooking on board37 recipes that taste great and are filling

VolamareInflatable bimini top without a frame

CommunicationsElon Musk opts for small yachts; Starlink launches new tariff with a 40-foot limit

SafetyFiremill as a CO₂ quick-action extinguisher for the galley

SafetyGalvanic Voice, voice output for NMEA2000 alarms

Medicine on boardNew app for seafarers and recreational skippers

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

Risk of explosionNever add water to oil!

Trailer

TechnologyWhy the right boat trailer is so important for anglers

ChecklistHow to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

AccidentMotorboat strands on centre crash barrier

Electronics
Pitufino combines old and new on-board data

Garmin JL Audio A60
Premium sound with four zones on board

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

Electronics
Garmin SmartDrive with brushless motor

Navigation
OhMyWind – a free weather planner with AI functionality

SMM 2026
35-tonne propeller marks the start of the Hamburg Shipbuilding Fair

Cooking on board
37 recipes that taste great and are filling

Volamare
Inflatable bimini top without a frame

Communications
Elon Musk opts for small yachts; Starlink launches new tariff with a 40-foot limit

Safety
Firemill as a CO₂ quick-action extinguisher for the galley

Safety
Galvanic Voice, voice output for NMEA2000 alarms

Medicine on board
New app for seafarers and recreational skippers

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

Risk of explosion
Never add water to oil!

Technology
Why the right boat trailer is so important for anglers

Checklist
How to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

Accident
Motorboat strands on centre crash barrier