WHAT'S NEW
Starlink Mini 2 adds a quick-swap battery
Starlink Mini 2 adds a 71 Wh quick-swap battery and USB-C charging, giving you up to 4.5 hours of connectivity when there is no power socket on board.
Latest Software Update
Raymarine RSW v1.08 fixes 50 m cable installs
Raymarine has released Smart Wind vane v1.08 and Wired Gateway v1.07, dated October 2026, with a fix for 50 m cable installations.
LATEST ARTICLES
Nov ’23 Used Boat Index – the big cleanup!
Used Boat Index Inventory keeps growing. November 1st showed a huge "cleanup" but inventory is still increasing.
Careful buying a Yacht EU VAT paid in Turkey!
Yacht EU VAT rules are complex. And problems might not show themselves until you are years into ownership. Check our advice before proceeding!
2023 2nd hand Boat Index & market status
We walk you through the creation of our Marine-Review Used Boat Index and the current state of the 2nd hand boat markets. 20% more boats for...
Simrad Navigation Aid puts chart buoys on HALO radar (NEON OS 2.6)
Simrad's new Navigation Aid overlays C-MAP channel and special markers on HALO radar. It arrives with NEON OS 2.6 in Q4 2026 and needs DISCOVER X or REVEAL X.
NavimetriX Adds C-MAP DISCOVER X and REVEAL X Charts
NavimetriX can now use C-MAP DISCOVER X and REVEAL X charts, with chart-aware AutoRouting, Hazards Ahead and C-MAP safety settings in weather routing.
Android GX Display v1.4.1 Fixes Blank Wake Screen
Victron Android GX Display hits v1.4.1. After v1.2 stay-alive and Wi-Fi fixes, v1.3/v1.4 clear blank-wake bugs. Auto-update overnight, or check manually.
Yacht Devices CAN Log Viewer & YDVR Converter 1.80
Yacht Devices ships CAN Log Viewer and YDVR Converter v1.80 for modern Windows, macOS and Linux. Up to eight engines; legacy OS builds still available.
Victron Orion XS v1.15 Adds Emergency Reverse Charge
Orion XS firmware v1.15 adds emergency reverse charge from house to starter for cranking. Models 12/12-50, 12/12-70 and 1400; VictronConnect 6.43 required.
Victron Venus OS v3.85: Security Fix for GX Devices
Victron has released Venus OS v3.85 to patch critical PHP, certificate and Node.js security issues on GX devices. No new features, but worth installing.
Viking Tests WhaleSpotter: Could It Help Against Orcas?
Viking is testing WhaleSpotter thermal whale detection on its 70 Convertible. We look at range claims, mast mounting and whether it could help with orcas.
Signal K Server 2.34.0: Time to Check Your Boat’s Data Hub
Signal K security fixes: what Venus OS Large and Raspberry Pi owners should do now. Update to 2.34.0 or later, and keep the server off the open internet.
Saxdor Starts US Production, Adds 350 GTW at FLIBS
Saxdor has started building boats in Florida, beginning with the 320 GTO, and will show the updated 350 GTW at FLIBS from 28 October to 1 November 2026.
Digital Yacht NAVDoctor Pro: NMEA 2000 Fault Finder
Digital Yacht’s new NAVDoctor Pro is an NMEA 2000 diagnostics tool that won an NMEA 2026 Technology Award
