Equipment

- In addition to classic inflatable boats, there are lighter, space-saving alternatives such as SUPs, packrafts, inflatable kayaks, catamarans and rigid hull boats to choose from.
- The selection criteria are the intended use, storage space, desired motorisation, sport or fun factor as well as the crew's budget and comfort requirements.
- Accessories such as seats, pumps, electric drives, paddles, kayak sails and bathing platforms significantly increase the flexibility, propulsion and comfort of the dinghies.

Dinghies: It doesn't always have to be an inflatable boat - alternatives and accessories

- Lithium SuperPack NG replaces lead batteries almost 1:1, with integrated BMS, self-heating, on/off switch and higher energy density.
- Battery offers up to 2C continuous discharge current, automatic recovery, 15-year design life and is available in five LiFePO4 models.
- IP65 housing with safety valve, app monitoring, status LEDs and shelf life up to six months without recharging for harsh environments.

Victron SuperPack NG: Intelligent lithium battery with double power output

- The Ankerplex Drop is a bow anchor made from three flat, electropolished AISI 304 stainless steel plates without welds, bolts or bends.  
- The weld-free, mechanically interlocked design is intended to avoid weak points and offer rapid burial with high holding force on various soils.  
- The drop is optimised for bow rollers and is available in sizes from 6.5 to 40.5 kg for boats from 5 to 17 m; the 15 kg model costs around 530 euros.

Anchoring: Optimised for the bow roller, Ankerplex Drop, stainless steel anchor without weld seams

- From official warnings to local rain radars and route weather, apps provide skippers with a wide range of forecasts, some of which are in high resolution.
- The offer ranges from free basic apps to subscription and purchase models with prices from a few euros to around 26 euros per year.
- Strengths and limitations vary: short or long forecast periods, focus on location vs. route, real-time data, operation and adverts.

Weather check 2026: The best apps for safe boating

- GT360UHD provides 360-degree all-round visibility up to 50 m in 2D/3D, with true motion and three scan modes, price 999.99 euros, launch planned for March 2026.
- 3D view and 360-degree use require the electric Spy Pole, which aligns the transducer in a motorised manner and controls it via remote, pedal or chart plotter.  
- Spy Pole (42/49 inch, €1,999.99/2,199.99) offers SpyLock, SpyScan and SpyLink modes, is compatible with all LiveScope transducers and supports targeted fish searches.

Garmin: Echo sounder with 360-degree all-round view

- Recreational boaters must keep paper charts legally up to date; annual corrections provided by the chart publisher are considered sufficient.  
- Delius Klasing provides free online PDF updates with text corrections and cover sheets for Baltic Sea chart sets as well as paper updates, some of which are subject to a charge.  
- Corrections require careful work with waterproof pens, durable printouts, precise gluing of the cover sheets and documentation of the update status.

Navigation: New DK chart correction sets for Baltic Sea areas

Technology

- Temu offers extremely affordable boat equipment, but product information is patchy, quality and sizes vary greatly and dealers change frequently.
- In the test, the bilge pump and cockpit shower were partially convincing, fenders were heavy and unwieldy, and the sailing jacket proved to be a complete bad buy.
- The reading lamp harbours a clear fire risk, safety items are critical, price savings are offset by poor quality, uncertainty and environmental pollution.

Equipment from the Far East: Temu under scrutiny - Is it hot or rubbish?

- Cast-iron Skotti grill plate "Kast" with smooth and ribbed side improves heat distribution and is suitable for meat, fish and vegetables.
- Skotti gas grill can be folded away to save space and is designed for use in the cockpit or on the bathing platform.
- Omnia oven has a Roadtop glass lid from Roadbaker for visual control of the cooking process without heat loss.

Galley: Helpful accessories for the galley

- In the event of air loss, first check valves for leaks with rinsing water, clean and reinsert.
- Clamseal clamp enables quick emergency repair of cuts at least 7 cm long in the hose.
- Permanent repair requires internal patch with two-component adhesive, MEK pre-treatment and 24 hours setting time.

Workshop: How to repair your inflatable boat - step-by-step instructions

Life on board

- UV radiation is greatly increased on the water, leading to unnoticed skin ageing, skin cancer and eye damage, even in windy and cloudy conditions.
- Effective protection requires dense UV protective clothing (UPF), sun cream with a sufficiently high SPF and strategic coverage of unprotected areas of skin.
- Sunglasses with 100% UV protection and at least category 3 glare protection are essential, especially for children; sunburn requires consistent first aid.

Danger on the water: how boaters protect themselves from UV radiation

Emergency drone: Fire brigade rescues with Restube drop

- Jährlich werden bei SVB in Bremen rund 5.500 Rettungswesten gewartet, wobei Fachwissen und handwerkliches Können entscheidend sind.
- Die Wartung umfasst detaillierte Prüfungen und den Austausch von Teilen, um im Ernstfall die Funktionalität sicherzustellen.
- In Deutschland gibt es keine Pflicht zur Wartung von Rettungswesten auf Sportbooten, was zu einem geringen Rücklauf führt.

Report: This is what happens during lifejacket maintenance

Safety on board

Safety: correct maintenance, packing and donning of lifejackets

Navigation: Astronavigation - only with sextant instead of satellite

- 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.

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Accident: Motorboat strands on centre crash barrier

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Dinghies
It doesn't always have to be an inflatable boat - alternatives and accessories

Victron SuperPack NG
Intelligent lithium battery with double power output

Anchoring
Optimised for the bow roller, Ankerplex Drop, stainless steel anchor without weld seams

Weather check 2026
The best apps for safe boating

Garmin
Echo sounder with 360-degree all-round view

Navigation
New DK chart correction sets for Baltic Sea areas

Equipment from the Far East
Temu under scrutiny - Is it hot or rubbish?

Galley
Helpful accessories for the galley

Workshop
How to repair your inflatable boat - step-by-step instructions

Danger on the water
How boaters protect themselves from UV radiation

Emergency drone
Fire brigade rescues with Restube drop

Report
This is what happens during lifejacket maintenance

Safety
Correct maintenance, packing and donning of lifejackets

Navigation
Astronavigation - only with sextant instead of satellite

Trailer

Checklist
How to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

Accident
Motorboat strands on centre crash barrier

Trailers
NIO EL6 vs. NIO EL8 - how the e-cars compare

The best equipment for your motorboat | BOOTE

DinghiesIt doesn't always have to be an inflatable boat - alternatives and accessories

Victron SuperPack NGIntelligent lithium battery with double power output

AnchoringOptimised for the bow roller, Ankerplex Drop, stainless steel anchor without weld seams

Weather check 2026The best apps for safe boating

GarminEcho sounder with 360-degree all-round view

NavigationNew DK chart correction sets for Baltic Sea areas

Equipment from the Far EastTemu under scrutiny - Is it hot or rubbish?

GalleyHelpful accessories for the galley

WorkshopHow to repair your inflatable boat - step-by-step instructions

Danger on the waterHow boaters protect themselves from UV radiation

Emergency droneFire brigade rescues with Restube drop

ReportThis is what happens during lifejacket maintenance

SafetyCorrect maintenance, packing and donning of lifejackets

NavigationAstronavigation - only with sextant instead of satellite

Trailer

ChecklistHow to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

AccidentMotorboat strands on centre crash barrier

TrailersNIO EL6 vs. NIO EL8 - how the e-cars compare

Dinghies
It doesn't always have to be an inflatable boat - alternatives and accessories

Victron SuperPack NG
Intelligent lithium battery with double power output

Anchoring
Optimised for the bow roller, Ankerplex Drop, stainless steel anchor without weld seams

Weather check 2026
The best apps for safe boating

Garmin
Echo sounder with 360-degree all-round view

Navigation
New DK chart correction sets for Baltic Sea areas

Equipment from the Far East
Temu under scrutiny - Is it hot or rubbish?

Galley
Helpful accessories for the galley

Workshop
How to repair your inflatable boat - step-by-step instructions

Danger on the water
How boaters protect themselves from UV radiation

Emergency drone
Fire brigade rescues with Restube drop

Report
This is what happens during lifejacket maintenance

Safety
Correct maintenance, packing and donning of lifejackets

Navigation
Astronavigation - only with sextant instead of satellite

Checklist
How to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

Accident
Motorboat strands on centre crash barrier

Trailers
NIO EL6 vs. NIO EL8 - how the e-cars compare