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Having access to a fridge can be an important part of an enjoyable touring experience, whether it’s for perishable goods or to keep drinks chilled. However, a question you may have if you’re new to the world of touring is “can I use a domestic fridge in a campervan?”. Here, I’m going to talk you…

California-based Wing Group (which manufactures life jackets, boats, and other safety equipment) says it has secured what it’s deeming a landmark win in an insurance bad faith lawsuit against Lloyd’s of London Syndicates. “Lloyd’s misconduct, obfuscation, bullying, ignoring, belittling, and overall approach toward Wing, when we were in a time of need, is so disappointing…

In the space of a year Nick Ogden – founder of Performance Marine Group – has found himself overseeing the build of 500 boats. “If someone told me last year that I’d be building over 500 boats next year, I would have smiled. This year, I’m still smiling – but the 500 was an underestimate,”…

“This is a pivotal moment for Agilis,” says Alexander Starchenko, sales director for Agilis Jet Tenders. The company’s announced that it’s doubled its production capacity at its German facility to take it from 1900 to 4000m2. It’s also investing in advanced manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and vacuum infusion. The idea is to optimise quality…

GoBoat UK, the self-drive boat rental company that operates electric boats on London’s waterways, is expanding its relationship with Yamaha Motor. GoBoat UK has used Torqeedo outboards exclusively since launching in 2016 and now runs 57 boats across Paddington, Canary Wharf, Kingston and Thames Ditton. According to the company, its fleet carries more than 150,000…

US marine retailer OneWater Marine has reported its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended 30 June 2025, with revenue rising 1.9 per cent year-on-year to $552.9m. Same-store sales also increased 2 per cent for the quarter. The Georgia-based dealer network reports that new boat revenue declined 2.1 per cent, primarily due to a…

Foto: julianschmidt.photo Like you, we at Practical Motorhome love campervans – they’re perfect for getting away on the spur of the moment, allowing you to explore wherever and whenever you like with complete ease. But the fact that they’re converted from vans means that sometimes they can feel a little cramped inside, giving you less…

When you’re pitched up on tour, an important aspect of an enjoyable getaway will be having a working motorhome fridge, whether it’s for a chilled drink or keeping your perishables cool. However, it can take a little bit of know-how to ensure you’re keeping your Chardonnay chilled and your fishfingers frozen while you’re on tour.…

Garmin has reported its financial results for the second quarter ending 28 June 2025, highlighting double-digit growth across all segments, including a 10 per cent increase in marine revenue. Consolidated revenue for the quarter reached $1.81bn, marking a 20 per cent increase year-on-year. Gross margin rose to 58.8 per cent and operating margin improved to…

Flite, a brand of Mercury Marine and part of Brunswick Corporation, has launched its first product ranges from the new Flitelab* brand of foil boards and accessories. The launch, which took place yesterday (on 30 July 2025) follows the 2024 debut of the Flitelab* brand, and Brunswick’s 2023 acquisition of Australian eFoil maker Fliteboard. The…