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SVB IMPULSE

The 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.

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Boat Safety Equipment

Liferafts for sport boats and sailing yachts

What are the regulations for liferafts on recreational craft and sailing yachts? Our SVB liferaft guide helps you understand everything there is to know about these life savers for you and your crew.

Everything you need to know about life rafts

Sailing, Rigging & Deck

How to find the perfect Dyneema rope for your boat

What makes a good mooring line? What material is best for mooring lines? Our SVB guide tells you what you need to look out for when choosing mooring lines.

How to find the right mooring line for your boat

Sailing, Rigging & Deck

Sail repair - Patch or sew? How to do it!

The sails on your boat are constantly exposed to the forces of wind, water and sun while at sea. So it's no wonder that they show signs of wear and tear over time. But how do you repair a small tear in a sail and when is it better to get professional help or replace the sail? Find out how to spot the signs of material wear early, which techniques are suitable for repairing sails and what immediate measures you can take at sea. With the right care and a few tips on handling and correct storage, you can keep your sails in good condition for a long time.

Sail repair - Patch or sew? How to do it!

Plumbing & Pantry On Board

Everything you need to know about bilge pumps

What is a bilge pump used for? What are the differences between the various types and how do you install one? Our SVB experts explain this and more in our SVB bilge pump guide.

Everything you need to know about bilge pumps

Boat Safety Equipment

Safety Beacon Guide: How do EPIRBs work?

Where can I have my EPIRB programmed? How are EPIRBs registered? Find out everything you need to know in our EPIRB guide.

Safety Beacon Guide: How do EPIRBs work?

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Diesel Boat Engines

Guide - Outboard Motors

Boat Electronics & Navigation

Boat electrics & charging

Plumbing & Pantry On Board

Clothing Tips for Sailing

Anchoring & Mooring Correctly

Repainting the Boat

Boat Safety Equipment

Life On Board

Sailing, Rigging & Deck

Our latest guides

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Inflatable boat repair guide

Repainting the Boat

Repair inflatable boat

Children on board guide - how to make a family cruise a success

Life On Board

Children On Board - Smooth Sailing with the Whole Family

Animals on Board

Life On Board

Animals on Board

Sail repair - Patch or sew? How to do it!

Sailing, Rigging & Deck

Sail repair - Patch or sew? How to do it!

Marine deck flooring guide - an overview

Sailing, Rigging & Deck

Our top guides

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All About Epoxy

Repainting the Boat

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.

Finding & applying the right antifouling

Repainting the Boat

How to find and apply the right antifouling for your boat

What is antifouling? How and when do you apply it and which antifouling do you need for your boat? Our SVB antifouling guide will help you to apply the right coat of antifouling.

Sacrificial Anode Guide: Invisible protection for yacht & boat

Guide - Outboard Motors

Sacrificial Anode Guide: Invisible protection for yacht & boat

Anodes, also known as galvanic anodes or sacrificial anodes, are important for slowing down the corrosion of your boat's submerged metal parts. In this guide, we explain why boat anodes are so crucial and how they work. We take you through the basics of electrochemical corrosion and show which are the right boat anodes for which boat components, how to install them correctly and how to tell if a boat anode is still doing its job.

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

Plumbing & Pantry On Board

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

What's the difference between an electric and a manual on-board toilet? Discover everything about the different types of marine toilet, as well as how to install and convert from one type to another.

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Test reports

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The great anchor test: Which anchor is the best?

Anchoring & Mooring Correctly

The great anchor test: Which anchor is the best?

The SVB sailing glove test: A comparison of the best sailing gloves

Clothing Tips for Sailing

The SVB sailing glove test: A comparison of the best sailing gloves

The great SVB sailing jacket test: The best sailing jackets compared

Clothing Tips for Sailing

The great SVB sailing jacket test: The best sailing jackets compared

The right boat shoe + boating shoe test

Clothing Tips for Sailing

The right boat shoe + boating shoe test

Top products from the tests

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HONDA BF 2.3 SCHU / Short Shaft / Manual Start

only €929 ⁹⁵

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ICOM IC-M94DE Handheld Radio / incl. AIS Receiver and DSC

only €389 ⁹⁵

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SANIMARIN 31 LUXE On-Board Toilet / sea water / 12 V / low

only €1.049 ⁹⁵

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DOMETIC CoolFreeze CFX-50

only €679 ⁹⁵

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ATTWOOD SAHARA Mk2 1200 Bilge Pump / 12 V

only €125 ⁹⁵

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SEATEC RACE Professional Sailing Glove / fingerless

from €21 ⁹⁵

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SEATEC CLASSIC Deck Shoe / brown

from €59 ⁹⁵

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ROCNA Anchor / galvanized

from €199 ⁹⁵

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INTERNATIONAL TOPLAC PLUS High Gloss One-Component Boat Paint

from €17 ⁹⁵ (€47.87 / L)

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INTERNATIONAL MICRON 350 Self-Polishing Antifouling

from €49 ⁹⁵ (€66.60 / L)

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GLORIA P2GM Powder Fire Extinguisher / 2 kg / Fire Class ABC

only €43 ⁹⁵

Guides with videos

Check out our videos

Splice your own ropes - "The Sailing Frenchman" shows you how

Sailing, Rigging & Deck

Splice your own ropes! The Sailing Frenchman shows you how

Man overboard! Hugo “The Sailing Frenchman” takes no chances when it comes to safety!

Boat Safety Equipment

Man overboard! Hugo “The Sailing Frenchman” takes no chances when it comes to safety!

Electric on-board toilet test: Noise level comparison

Plumbing & Pantry On Board

Electric on-board toilet test: Noise level comparison

TEMO·450 – the practical electric motor for small boats

Guide - Outboard Motors

TEMO 450 - The Innovative 1.5 HP Electric Outboard Motor

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