Yachting Monthly

NEW GEAR

This year's Southampton Boat Show was blessed with unusually warm and sunny weather, which always has a positive effect on those visiting. Beyond the sun, however, there was much to discover on the pontoons, around the show itself and within the tents. In fact it has been a long time since there has seemingly been so many new products to see and get to grips with. From world- to European- to show-debuts, Mayflower Park was awash with new gear. The Yachting Monthly team was on hand to go through the latest kit on show and find the things that make a difference on board.

TESTED: GARMIN GPSMAP8400 TOUCH SCREEN PLOTTER

£2,429

Garmin came with a swathe of new kit

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