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SVB Impulse - Online Magazine

Welcome to SVB Impulse, the online magazine for technical boating equipment! In our technical water sports guide you can find more than 50 helpful test reports, guides on exciting topics and practical video tutorials for sailing and powerboat equipment.

Diesel Boat Engines

Diesel motor care and maintenance

Protecting your engine from diesel contamination

Guide - Outboard Motors

Choosing the right electric outboard motor

Starting your outboard, fueling and transporting

How to clean, care for and maintain your outboard

How to winterise your outboard engine

Batteries for electric outboards

Outboard motor not working? Our hints and tips.

Electric & Petrol Outboards Tested and Compared

Boat Electronics & Navigation

Find the right chartplotter for your boat

Sonar for Boats

NMEA2000 Networks

VHF-Radio – What you need to know before buying a radio

What is SSB Radio?

Installation advice for VHF marine radio systems

Handheld Radio Guide

The Great SVB Handheld Marine Radio Comparison

Everything there is to know about AIS

What Simarine's PICO System Monitor can do

How to find and install the right transducer

Why every boat should be equipped with a radar antenna

Why you should keep paper nautical charts on board

Advantages of Broadband Radar

Make the right choice of marine binoculars

Green Energy on Board - Solar Power for your Boat

Plumbing & Pantry On Board

What you should know about on-board toilets and waste pumps

What to know about boat hoses

Safe drinking water on board!

Everything you need to know about bilge pumps

The great SVB bilge pump test: A comparison of the 10 best electric bilge pumps.

Compressor Coolers in Comparison

Clothing Tips for Sailing

Find sailing clothing for every sailing area

Anchoring & Mooring Correctly

Boat Fender Guide

Which anchor is right for my boat?

Anchor chains and lines

Windlass guide

Windlass - Maintenance and Care

Repainting the Boat

Finding & applying the right antifouling

The Best Antifouling Paints Tested and Compared

How to properly remove antifouling from your boat

How to prepare your boat for winter storage

Find out about polyester on board

All About Epoxy

Boat paint test - the best enamel paints in comparison

Boat Safety Equipment

How to find the perfect life jacket

The great SVB life jacket test - the best life jackets in comparison

The best PFDs for children - test and comparison of children's life jackets

Everything you need to know about life rafts

Navigation Lights on Sailing Yachts and Motor Boats

Guide „Fire on Board!

Safety Beacon Guide: How do EPIRBs work?

Life On Board

Why a bike on board is a good idea

These are the things you should consider when chartering a boat

All about Kapok Cushions

Sailing, Rigging & Deck

How to find the best yacht rope

How to find the right mooring line for your boat

All about Dyneema-rigging

What to know about getting the rig in and out of winter storage

How to trim the headsail & mainsail

Blocks: How to find the right block for your yacht

All topics

Guide

Things to know for the winter

All About Epoxy

What is glass fibre reinforced plastic and what is epoxy GRP? Find out everything about epoxy resins, fiberglass scrims and topcoats, plus how to work with them in our SVB guide.

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Find out about polyester on board

What is polyester GRP and what is polyester gelcoat? What is polyester used for in boats? Learn more about the material that revolutionised boat building in our polyester guide.

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Find the right chartplotter for your boat

What are the features of a chartplotter and which brand should you buy? Take a look at our guide for clear and concise buying tips and advice on using them.

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Green Energy on Board - Solar Power for your Boat

Thinking about the future and want a greener solution to your energy on board? Our SVB experts explain how to use solar energy on your boat and help you find the right system for your vessel.

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Videos

Helpful tutorials

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Tests

Detailed reports from experts

Boat paint test - the best enamel paints in comparison

Which is the best boat paint? Which criteria are decisive when buying? 1-K varnish or 2-K varnish? Discover the best boat varnishes in our SVB boat varnish test.

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The Best Antifouling Paints Tested and Compared

Which antifouling is the best for your boat? Biocide-free and self-polishing, as well as hard and thin film antifouls from different manufacturers in comparison. Check out our SVB antifouling test.

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Electric & Petrol Outboards Tested and Compared

All SVB outboards compared! With such a wide range to choose from and a multitude of differences, we make selection easier by comparing price/performance, customer ratings and the features of different outboards.

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