Guides
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What does SOLAS approved actually mean?
Who SOLAS applies to, how to recognise real approval by the wheelmark, and why approved equipment still expires.
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How to choose the right boat fender
Fender sizing by displacement and berth, how many to carry, and how to hang them so they actually protect the hull.
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Lifejacket buoyancy: 50N, 100N, 150N or 275N?
What the newton rating on a lifejacket means, why 150N is the usual answer and when you need 275N.
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UHMWPE or polypropylene: which rope do you actually need?
A data-backed comparison of UHMWPE and polypropylene rope: strength, stretch, heat limits and cost per job.