YouBoat Blog - Marine News & Resources

How to tie up a boat in a marina, on a mooring buoy or against a harbour wall. When you use a mooring you want to know that your boat will be safe, whether you’re simply staying for a few hours or leaving the boat over winter. In this guide, we’ll explain which ropes to use and why, and how...

How much should I invest in Antifoul? The cost of antifoul ranges quite significantly depending on what your boat requires, but it should be considered an investment to protect your vessel. In the long term, higher quality antifoul can reduce growth on vessels leading to fuel savings and faster sailing. Our most popular antifoul is Hempel Classic. Hempel Classic is...

Autumn's mists are beautiful on an early morning sail down the river, but damp air can cause mould, mildew, nasty niffs, rust and corrosion - eating away at boat fixtures and fittings. Whether you lay-up for the winter season or continue to use your boat for racing and cruising, keeping the interior dry is vital to avoid problems with damp...

Pryotechnics, electronic flares, EPIRBs, PLBs and VHF radio In an emergency, using the right distress signals to call for help can be the difference between life and death. There's a huge choice of distress signalling equipment, from traditional flares to modern electronics. So what are the pros and cons of each, and how do you choose? Mayday, Mayday In most...

Portable, versatile and convenient, inflatable dinghies can be invaluable. Their primary purpose is to act as tenders, carrying people and supplies to shore when a yacht or motorboat is at anchor or on a mooring buoy.  In addition, you can use inflatable dinghies for recreation. For example, they’re great for fishing, day trips and picnics on the beach. As you’re...

For small craft like inflatable tenders, SIBs, F-RIBs and day boats, the choice of outboard has never been better. Back in the day it was oars or a trusty Seagull, but now boat owners can select from any number of small petrol or electric motors. Many boat owners are rightly concerned about climate change and reducing their impact on the...

Choosing the right anchor for your boat and location is important. While most boats come with an anchor, you may want to replace an old design with more modern technology, move to a design that is more effective for the seabed where you sail, or choose one that is easier to stow and deploy. Anchoring gives every boater more options...

At YouBoat Marine, we’re always looking for ways to keep our valued customers at the forefront of our business and maintain a good relationship with them. One of the ways we like to give back to our customers is our loyalty scheme.   What is our loyalty scheme? YouBoat Marine's loyalty scheme is a free, ‘pay-as-you-go’ system that gives those...

How often to antifoul a boat is one of our most frequently asked maintenance questions from our customers. In this guide, we’ll explain what antifouling is, why it’s important and how often you should antifoul your boat so that you can keep your vessel in the best condition possible. What is antifouling? Antifouling is the procedure of protecting your boat’s...

Inflatable boats have developed immensely over the years and cuts, leaks and tears are far less common than they used to be. However although the technology has come a long way, some tenders and inflatable dinghies will inevitably need repairing due to general wear and tear, a sharp object piercing through the inflatable structure or going over rocks. If this...