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Drawing on his years of owning a motorboat, Gilbert Park shares his tips and the gear he uses to avoid hitting things day and night

A Californianbuilt electric amphibious design that trades outright speed for practicality, comfort and the novelty of driving your boat home

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The latest gear, including a couple of winter waterproofs you might find at a discount

New innovations mean you have more chance of keeping your boat afloat and avoiding polluting the sea around you. Rob Melotti investigates