You may have seen my name, “Henk”, on the Smartmarine-site, in the newsletter, or have you contacted me yourself by phone, email or at one of the water sports fairs. I am privileged to be part of the Smartmarine-team, where I am in daily contact with customers and suppliers. […]
We are now completely convinced: the Sailproof is a fantastic tablet and the mobile nature is incredibly handy. Its permanent place on board is more than deserved.
Waterkaarten, formerly known as ANWB Waterkaarten, is launching a comprehensive update to their app in preparation for the 2025 boating season. This version introduces several new features designed to improve the navigation experience for boaters.
Solar panels on your boat? Yes please! But without heavy, cumbersome panels that get in the way or fold in at the slightest wind. Since we Lightleaf We don't want to be without solar panels on board. They are lightweight, powerful and look great - and that doesn't go unnoticed. In every port or lock we get questions and compliments.
Discover our new top-of-the-range model, the fastest rugged tablet especially for sailors and boat owners: Read our real-world experiences with the Sailproof!
As water sports enthusiasts, we are always looking for ways to make life on board easier and more efficient. A properly functioning energy system is really indispensable. In the past, we often found ourselves messing around with batteries that did not charge quickly enough or with traditional dynamos that did not perform optimally. When we heard about the Arco Zeus Dynamo Controller, we were immediately curious. And it works perfectly with our Electromaax dynamo.
Good news for water sports enthusiasts: the budget-friendly Quark-Elec A051T AIS transponder is now available! This powerful device combidown AIS reception and transmission with GPS functionality, ensuring you are always clearly visible on the water.
A watermaker is not only useful for ocean crossings. Also when sailing within the Netherlands, a watermaker can be a valuable luxury. You are no longer dependent on ports to fill your water tank, you can anchor indefinitely and you are always assured of fresh and clean water on board.
As boat owners, we know that life on the water is great – but it also comes with a number of responsibilities. From moisture issues to temperature changes, there is a lot to consider. Luckily, there are handy gadgets like RuuviTags that can make life on board a lot easier. In this blog we will tell you everything about how to RuuviTags you can use to protect your boat smart to monitor!
More and more often we received the request for an automatic logbook. In combination with our WiFi multiplexers and smart devices a completely logical request of course. And we ourselves had a need for it, despite the fact that the traditional logbook is in the card table we often forgot to fill it in and it was often just guesswork a few weeks later.
