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Guides for buying, running and enjoying a boat in Europe
Written by our sales and technical team from real handovers, service jobs and deliveries across the Adriatic and central Europe.
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Electric outboard motor buying guide for European boaters (2026)
Power equivalence, battery sizing, real-world range and what electric propulsion actually costs over five seasons in European waters.
14 July 20269 min read
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Aluminium hull RIBs: why they dominate serious European tenders
Weight, impact resistance, tube materials and resale value — how to choose between an aluminium and a fibreglass RIB hull.
Burin Boats · 7 min read
Buying a boat in the EU: VAT, registration and cross-border delivery
What VAT-paid status really means, which documents to demand at handover, and how cross-border delivery inside the EU actually works.
Burin Boats · 8 min read
Cruising the Adriatic: a practical guide for Croatia and Slovenia
Seasons, winds, marina costs and the boat types that make the most sense along the Croatian and Slovenian coast.
Burin Boats · 8 min read
Boat winterisation and spring service checklist for northern Adriatic owners
What to do at haul-out and what to check before the first launch, including lithium battery storage for electric drives.
Burin Boats · 6 min read