Don't be afraid of full throttle!
Marie Schneider has translated the BoatHowTo engine course into German. And because she had so much fun in the workshop, she quickly caused a water hammer on her test diesel in a controlled manner and then dismantled the entire engine. She explains how engine problems can be identified during a test drive.
Keep a clear view!
Anyone who believes that fog is fog is mistaken. Vapours form over water surfaces for a variety of reasons. The time of year, the temperature difference to the air, the general weather situation or local factors all play a role. Boat instructor Leon Schulz has often encountered fog on his trips. He explains when visibility becomes poor - and for how long.
Electrical evolution
Our head of boat testing Jan-Ole Puls has already seen many engine compartments. Oily fingers and the smell of diesel included. A contrasting programme awaited him on the Wia 350: two brushless Bellmarine DriveMaster 10.0 engines hardly take up any space, but provide up to 6.7 knots of thrust. Not a record speed, but for the modern weekender, the journey is the reward.
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Your BOOTE editors
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BOOTE 7/2026: What you can expect!
Magazine
E1 World Championship, second Riva for Leclerc, reader survey, job offer
Pros & cons
E-outboards instead of petrol engines: the pros and cons.
Premieres
Semi-custom DaVinci 35 HT, hydrogen hybrid Dhamma Blue, touring boat Apreamare Gozzo 42.
Summer reading
From exciting to informative: 14 book recommendations for long cruising days.
Europe on the hook
Travelling with the fishing boat trailer on Lake Plau, in Holland and Spain.
The last man
A visit to the ship chandlery on Germany's once famous sailing mile.
Safely through the sea of fog
How fog is created, what types there are and how to keep a clear view.
Full hut
Glossary "Late love": Involuntary open day at Anni and Sven.
DMYV News
News and reports from the associations and the Recreational Craft Association.
High & Mighty
One of the most unusual modern boats from England: the Spirit 35 E.F.
Netherlands-Special
Summer in Zeeland: big rivers and small islands: Cruising in the south-west of our neighbouring country.
News from the districts
From Friesland to the Scheldt: what has changed for boaters.
The heirs of the Zuiderzee: once a North Sea bay, now an inland waterway: the past meets the future on the coasts of the IJsselmeer and Markermeer. Portrait.
Test
Wia 350: A Stromer for the weekend that has a few surprises in store.
The Riva 58 Capri combines performance, comfort and elegance. We were on board.
Engine check
What signs you should look out for to prevent serious damage.
Deck cleaning
How to clean textured decks down to the pores without losing grip.
Textile care
Mould stains and algae on the tarpaulin? Here's how to skilfully get to grips with them.
