When winter arrives, lead-acid batteries need more than luck. In this Tech Talk, Doruk Kocuk shares how to charge, store, and protect them before lay-up — so you don’t wake up to a dead bank next spring.

The Med is tightening its clean-water rules — but how easy is it to follow them? From Turkey’s strict Blue Card to Spain’s eco-moorings, here’s what’s really happening with holding tanks, grey water, and marina pump-outs in 2025.

Owning a yacht costs more than most imagine. From marina fees to surprise repairs, here’s a clear look at what yacht ownership really costs per year.

Hauling out always costs more than we think. From storage by the square metre to weekend surcharges and weather delays, here’s what yard bills don’t show—and how to plan better.

Marine electrical expert shares how to prepare your boat’s electrical system for winter — from battery care and wiring checks to solar tips and bilge pump safety.

Living afloat in winter is peaceful, cozy, and full of small joys — from empty bays to friendly marinas. Here’s what makes winter liveaboard life so rewarding.

Choosing a boatyard for winter means asking the right questions: DIY or service help, water, power, rules, costs, comfort, and security. Here’s how to find the right fit.

A guide to inverter vs inverter/charger setups for cruisers: when separate units make sense, when a combined unit is smarter, and how to design a safe, simple system on board.

Easy guide to care for sailing gear: remove salt, wash waterproofs right, revive DWR, dry well, and keep lifejackets ready for sea.

Morning swims, freedom, and friendships—here are 5 things I miss most about living aboard a sailboat.

Choosing between flexible and rigid solar panels for boats isn’t as simple as it looks online. In this Tech Talk, marine electrical systems expert Doruk Kocuk shares real-life scenarios, cost breakdowns, and efficiency tips to help you decide which setup works best for your yacht.

Starlink has changed how sailors stay connected at sea. But is it worth the cost in 2025? From hardware prices to monthly plans and power draw, here’s what cruisers really need to know—plus how it stacks up against Iridium, OneWeb, and boosters.

They don’t shine like solar panels or impress like lithium batteries, but electrical safety devices are the true guardians of your boat. From main battery fuses with proper AIC ratings to DC-rated breakers and spare fuse management, here’s what every cruiser should know to stay safe at sea.

Choosing internet afloat is no longer simple. Starlink brings speed, Iridium brings global reach, OneWeb offers enterprise reliability, and mobile boosters keep things affordable nearshore. Here’s what really matters for cruisers deciding how to stay connected at sea.

Forget the watt-peak number on your solar panels. What really matters is the daily yield — the watt-hours your system produces in real cruising conditions. From seasonal changes to shading on deck, Doruk Kocuk explains why daily yield is the key to designing a reliable onboard energy system.

Sail more lightly. This guide shows cruisers how to protect the seas we love—responsible anchoring (save Posidonia), smarter waste and greywater habits, eco-safe cleaners and coatings, clean energy onboard, wildlife etiquette, and choosing conservation-minded marinas.

From safety alerts to starting your heater before you arrive, smart boat connectivity is changing the way we live aboard. In this Tech Talk, Doruk Kocuk explores how integrated systems, shared data languages, and remote monitoring are reshaping life at sea.

Thinking about adding a watermaker to your sailboat? In this expert-led Tech Talk, marine systems designer Doruk Kocuk explains the difference between DC, AC, and belt-driven watermakers — and how to choose the one that fits your cruising lifestyle. A must-read for energy-conscious sailors.

Starlink is changing how sailors stay connected — but not everywhere. In countries like Turkey, Iran, and China, the service is blocked or banned. Here’s what that means for your cruising plans in 2025.

What really changes once you switch to lithium? From longer nights without a generator to faster charging and propane-free cooking, this second part of Sailoscope’s Tech-Talk explores the freedom lithium brings to modern cruising life.