Practical Boat Owner

New Gear

Ruggedised battery pack and SOS light

A total power outage on a yacht can create problems most of us would prefer to never encounter. Equally, small weekenders with outboard motors may not have reliable means of charging batteries, especially in inclement weather when solar panel output is reduced.

The RUGD portable power brick addresses this issues. It’s a compact, but high power fully ruggedised device with a 10,050mAh battery that’s sufficient to fully charge smartphones for two or three cycles. It has a USB-C 18W input/output port, plus a USB-A quick charge outlet. A Fast Charge mode enables the latest

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner9 min read
Pointer 22
Given the number of trailerable day-sailers and weekenders on the market, you might think there’d be little room for any more. After all, we already have everything from high-performance one-designs (the J/70, Melges 24 and RS21, for example) to vers
Practical Boat Owner1 min read
2 Free Juice Power Banks* When You Subscribe
Expert advice and step-by-step guides to every hands-on boating job, impartial in-depth gear and boat reviews, practical cruising tips… and more! ✔ £22.99 every 6 months ✔ NEW! Digital access to 130+ issues when you subscribe to print!** ✔ FREE DELIV
Practical Boat Owner14 min read
Boats For Sailing The Mediterranean
Sailing in the Mediterranean usually means flitting between idyllic anchorages in fickle winds and hot sunshine. Some days there’ll be little or no wind until the sea breeze kicks in late in the afternoon. On others, it could be a howling Mistral las

Related Books & Audiobooks