Fox Morgan

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Tech Editor at Yachting World

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Petrol outboard engines VS Electric outboard motors: real world comparison

2 weeks ago | yachtingworld.com | Fox Morgan

Lots of people many cling to the older petrol outboard engines citing expense, range anxiety or fear of longevity for reasons they won't go electric. I commute every day and I switched to electric. Here's my real world take on the debate of petrol engines vs electric motors... I grew up with petrol outboards. I’m from a family that loves boating. One of my earliest memories from the 1980s are of my lesson in petrol outboard engines and their idiosyncrasies.
Fenix Shadowmaster vs Exposure Raw Pro : Battle of the premium head torches for sailing

2 weeks ago | yachtingworld.com | Fox Morgan

Two premium headtorches, both with a powerful red light and white beam. But which one comes out as winner in the battle of the best of the best?
Why I flew 1400 miles to pick up my favourite PLB!

2 weeks ago | yachtingworld.com | Fox Morgan

My personal locator beacon goes everywhere with me. When plans changed, I had to fly 1400 miles back home to get it. The FastFind return link Personal Locator BeaconIt might seem a bit excessive to fly so far for a personal locator beacon. And you’d be right, except, this was just a rather long winded version of arriving at work and remembering you left your iron on at home. Home is where the beacon is usually kept. And that’s a little Island in the Atlantic.
Gill no longer make sunglasses that fit women or smaller faces.

2 weeks ago | yachtingworld.com | Fox Morgan

As a neurospicy individual, with a smaller face, I wear sunglasses all year round, even on cloudy days. Gill's affordable polarized sunglasses allow me to have sunglasses in every bag. But you better get trawling the internet now if you want any of these. For over 15 years now I’ve carried a pair of Gill sunglasses in my kit bag wherever I happen to be sailing in the world.
The sailing gloves I've bought over and over again.

3 weeks ago | yachtingworld.com | Fox Morgan

You know that thing when you find something that works, then keep doing that? These sailing gloves are exactly that. Short lived but unrivalled dexterity and comfort, if there is anything better out there I have yet to find it. Sailing gloves are a necessity, especially when handling spinnaker lines and anything where you need a little more grip or there’s a risk of rope burn. I know some people avoid them thinking they’re dangerous and a snagging risk.
My favourite Spinlock Performance safety tether is now available in Walmart!

3 weeks ago | yachtingworld.com | Fox Morgan

Safety tethers or harness lines are an essential bit of sailing kit, so you can imagine how delighted I was to see that my favourite Spinlock performance safety tether is now available from Walmart and West Marine. A Favourite Safety Tether? Yes you read that right!I do have a favourite tether line, just like I have a favourite ring on the cooker and a favourite butter knife. You know when something just works and brings a tiny bit of happiness to your day, yes?
Looking for the Best Way to Scare Off the Seagulls from Landing and Making a Mess on My Boat? I'm trying every bird scarer this year!

1 month ago | yachtingworld.com | Fox Morgan

Last season it seemed my boat was the target zone for every juvenile and adult seagull for their toilet business. This year I'm fighting back with every bird scarer I can get my hands on. This year I mean business, and not that kind of business! Fed up of a filthy solar panel I am taking action this year. The above picture was taken after not visiting my boat for just 3 days. The birds are absolutely filthy beasts.
West Marine Buy One Get One Free Winch sale is here!

2 months ago | yachtingworld.com | Fox Morgan

What's better than one winch? Two winches for the same price, of course! The annual sale event for Lewmar winch lovers is here, courtesy of West Marine. Buy one get one free. The huge buy one get one free Lewmar winch sale is here thanks to West Marine. Sorry to my Brit pals, this one is for the Northern American market and our friends in the USA get the opportunity to snap up some stupendous Lewmar winch bargains.
Best Big Screen Sailing Watch and regatta timers

2 months ago | yachtingworld.com | Fox Morgan

If you race in a keel boat, regatta or dinghy, chances are you'll be needing an easy to read race timer. I've pulled together some of the best choices on the market for BIG FACE sailing race timers. TAGS: affiliatesGeargear testing The best sailing watches can offer a multitude of functions, from MOB alerts to tidal calculations and large faced race count down timers.
Best Waterproof Smart Watches For Sailing

2 months ago | yachtingworld.com | Fox Morgan

A waterproof smart watch is a smart choice for anyone who loves boating or sporting activities around the water. I have tried out more waterproof smart watches than I can shake a stick at and here's my guide to some of the best on the market right now.