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Practical Boating & Beginner's Guide

How to service your boat engine

Demands on boat engines are high and rather manifold. The marine environment presents special challenges and the reliability of the propulsion system is an important safety aspect for the skipper and crew.

Find out how to keep your boat engine powerful...

Inflatables - Sturdy Boating Fun

More than one leisure boating career began in an inflatebale dinghy. Inflatable boats are comparatively cheap, easy to handle and ideal companions in your holidays.

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Boating fun without obstacles

Some boats you may steer without a driving licence. But which models are suitable for boating without a licence? Basically, any boat that can be navigated with an engine 15 HP or less.

Getting started without obstacles...

The right boat for you

If you want to buy a motorboat, you are spoilt for choice. The market has an extremely varied range of models on offer and the boundaries between different types of boats are sometimes a bit blurry. A suitable checklist is a good help to find the right course in searching for the right boat.

How to find the right boat...

Leisure craft boating licences / © boot.de

In Germany, skippers need a boating licence for leisure motorcraft with an engine of more than 15 HP. Rules in other countries vary. However, there can still be differences depending on the area, as for example on lakes and inland waterways like the Rhine River or Lake Constance.

Which licence do you need?