Baltic 121 Custom | Baltic Yachts

Left to right – Baltic 68-03 Cafe Racer, Baltic 80 Custom and Baltic 175 Custom “Ravenger” at the Jakobstad facility.   Three launches and a refit Baltic Yachts has already launched two new builds this season: the third Baltic 68 Café Racer and a next-generation Baltic 80 Custom cruiser-racer. One more launch is due to…

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Flying electric ferries battle to smoothly sail commuters over the wave crests

As electric boats slowly gain market share among recreational boaters, a different breed of silent, efficient speed boats is now targetting commuters. Hydrofoil electric ferries are coming to a river or lake near you, and multiple companies are working to make it happen. I’ve had the pleasure of covering electric boats for years, where I’ve…

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Why a Solar Powered Yacht?

How to harness solar energy? Capturing significant amounts of solar energy requires a large area of photovoltaic cells positioned effectively towards the sun. Modern motor and sailing boat designs often don’t allow for enough solar panels in an unobstructed area, free from shade and angled correctly. Here’s a physics fact that may come as a…

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How Long Do Outboard Motors Last: A Newbie’s Guide

How long do outboard motors last? 2 stroke vs 4 stroke, which one has better longevity? How many hours will a Honda/Yamaha/Mercury outboard motor last? The average life of an outboard motor is important for a boat owner as it will greatly affect your vessel’s value. It’s also crucial to help decide if a motor…

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‘Paddle under the Pennines’ for the first time and help Keep Canals Alive

For the first time, paddle sports fans will be able to canoe through the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in the UK, as we launch a new ‘bucket list’ experience. This summer, we are offering three long weekends of guided canoe trips through Standedge Tunnel which spans 3.5 miles under the Pennines between Marsden,…

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