CE certificate on a boat: what design category C/D means
Category C: wind to force 6, waves to 2 m. D: force 4, 0.3 m. What the builder's plate shows, how to check CE on a used boat, what it means for the engine.
Guides
Guides: fishing boats, outfitting, rules
Before you spend several thousand on a boat, it pays to know what to ask. We write about what we see in the workshop and on the water: dimensions, construction, wiring, regulations. No marketing.
How to Outfit a Fishing Boat: Motor, Sonar, Electrics
Order of investment, thrust and Ah ranges, screen sizes, night-light rules and beginner mistakes. Three builds: starter, sensible, full trolling.
How much does a custom fishing boat cost? 2026 prices
Hawala 450 hull from PLN 13,000 net (≈ €2,950). What a ready-to-fish package with outboard, sonar, Minn Kota and trailer costs: 3 scenarios, real ranges.
Double-Shell vs Single-Shell Hull: What Changes on the Water
How a double-shell GRP hull differs from open single-skin laminate and aluminium: stiffness, self-draining deck, lockers, noise, price, repairs. No hype.
Which fishing boat for a lake: 4.1 or 4.5 m?
Hawala 410 or 450? We compare stability in a chop, crew size, towing and launching, storage and cost, and tell you which length suits the way you fish.