6 gift ideas for boat owners

There's no shortage of gift ideas for boating enthusiasts: equipment, books and even water sports equipment or accessories. But finding the right gift for a boating enthusiast is not always easy. We...

Boat show and boat purchases: prepare your visit

Boats ads work very well online and mean you don't have to wait for an annual event to go right ahead and purchase your boat. But the end of summer is approaching, heralding the start of the boat...

How to sell your boat fast ?

Band of Boats lists more than 6000 sailing boat manufacturers all over the world.To help you find the boat in which you will sail the seas, we have compiled a dedicated “my ideal boat” section to...

Boat test : Bavaria 37 Cruiser, a balance between performance and comfort

At Bavaria, the best seller is the Bavaria 37 Cruiser. Since the launch of this range in 1994, this gorgeous, well-finished Bavaria 37 Cruiser has been attracting an ever-growing number of...

Boat test : the First 30 JK, a new high-performance edition !

It was no small challenge to update the First 30, which has sold more than 1,000 units since 1977. The First 30 JK, of 2010 vintage, was created by combining the experience of Michel Desjoyeaux and...

How to refit a boat interior : decorations and tips

Rearranging the interior of a boat is often enough to make it more comfortable and welcoming. If you have just bought a second-hand boat, these tips can help! Decorate the interior of a boat and...

Autopilot: Hands-free sailing !

Get an autopilot if you want smooth sailing! It’s a mechanical crew member that knows how to take the helm and stay on course for hours on end. Find out more about a “helping hand” that is always...

How to minimise your boat’s annual maintenance costs

A pleasure boat is like a hole in the water into which you throw banknotes… This old quayside joke is a little over-the-top and not to be taken too seriously! Nevertheless, the costs of owning a...

Boat test of the Lagoon 42, a superstar among catamarans

Released in 2016 and awarded Yacht of the Year 2017, the launch of the Lagoon 42 was of crucial importance to CNB, because it had to replace a bestseller, the 420/421 of which 270 units were...

Boat test : The Bavaria 46 Cruiser, a fast and manoeuvrable sailboat !

As the European Yacht of the Year 2015, the new version of the Bavaria 46 cruiser, launched at the end of 2014, breaks very strongly with the first generation, dating back to the early 2000s. The...

The Band of Boats blog: all the tips for buying or selling a boat

Discover boat tests, buying guides and many tips to succeed in your boat buying or selling project.

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6 gift ideas for boat owners

6 gift ideas for boat owners

There's no shortage of gift ideas for boating enthusiasts: equipment, books and even water sports equipment or accessories. But finding the right gift for a boating enthusiast is...

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How to sell your boat fast ?

How to sell your boat fast ?

Band of Boats lists more than 6000 sailing boat manufacturers all over the world.To help you find the boat in which you will sail the seas, we have compiled a dedicated “my ideal...

read more

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6 gift ideas for boat owners

6 gift ideas for boat owners

There's no shortage of gift ideas for boating enthusiasts: equipment, books and even water sports equipment or accessories. But finding the right gift for a boating enthusiast is...

read more
Autopilot: Hands-free sailing !

Autopilot: Hands-free sailing !

Get an autopilot if you want smooth sailing! It’s a mechanical crew member that knows how to take the helm and stay on course for hours on end. Find out more about a “helping...

read more