When it comes to real bluewater cruising, like ocean crossings or even circumnavigations, sailboats are clearly more common than powerboats. But let’s be honest, many sailors start the engine as soon as there is a calm. On most sailboats, the engine is certainly no longer just an auxiliary propulsion for harbor maneuvers, but rather a…

Although the idea may hurt, every boat eventually reaches the end of its lifecycle and must be disposed of accordingly. In contrast to many other things, which we can nowadays easily get rid of and usually even recycle the majority of, this is far more difficult with boats and therefore more expensive. Consequently, many end-of-life…

For many of you maritime enthusiasts sooner or later the desire for your own boat arises. We felt the same way and we are also enthusiastic boaters! But if you are a newcomer to the world of boating, you can quickly be frustrated or disappointed by unrealistic expectations regarding financial and organizational aspects, and you…

More and more people are developing an awareness of the dramatic marine environmental problems and are trying to live more sustainably. Also, in global politics the discussion around marine sustainability becomes more and more important and the boating industry is regulated by increasingly strict laws. Especially when you are boating, there are many small things…

Come on, admit it, you’ve probably already fantasized how it would feel to ride on the water at over 50 knots. Well, such speeds reach only very few boats and those that do often are big vessels with high-horsepower engines and are therefore quite expensive. But there is one exception: the catamaran-style inflatable boats, known…

You are interested in buying an inflatable boat? Maybe you have read our article in which we compare inflatable boats with conventional boats and now you are convinced to that an inflatable is preferable for you. This is certainly not a bad decision, because inflatable boats are used all over the world for a variety…

Maritime Affection is still in its early stages and therefore the published content is still limited. But don’t worry, there is already a lot planned and more is coming in the near future. We ask for a little patience at this point, but are convinced that it will be worth the wait. You are welcome…

Put the hammer down and off you go! Who doesn’t enjoy that?