WHAT'S NEW
Vortex Scout navigator blends charts and satellite imagery
Vortex Scout navigator blends charts and satellite imagery on a rugged 10.1-inch screen. What needs Polaris+, and how does it compare with Orca?
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...
Garmin Descent X10: An Essential Dive Computer
Garmin's new Descent X10 puts a 2.1-inch screen, scuba, apnea and gauge modes and up to 50 hours of dive time on your wrist for $349.99, or £299.99 in UK.
Garmin update 2026.1027.0 – LiveScope 2 & JL Audio A60
Garmin's GPSMAP SD-card bundle 2026.1027.0 now carries firmware for LiveScope 2, the GMI 40, Signal VHF radios and the JL Audio A60 amps.
Victron SuperPack NG 24V 200Ah and 48V 100Ah finally ship
Promised for Q2, Victron's 25.6V/200Ah and 51.2V/100Ah SuperPack NG drop-ins are now available, completing the 12, 24 and 48V lithium range for boats.
Furuno RD726, RD926 and RD1226W: Remote Displays
Furuno's new RD726, RD926 and RD1226W touchscreens put NMEA 2000 data, engine info and NavNet Command Center apps on a second station, from $995.
QtVlm now reads raw NMEA 2000 via Digital Yacht NavLink and iKonvert
QtVlm can now read raw NMEA 2000 data straight from Digital Yacht's NavLink (Wi-Fi) and iKonvert USB interfaces, with no conversion to NMEA 0183 needed.
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.
