Cormate Explorer 35
Beautifully built and manically quick, few boats offer such a driving experience. You might be thinking you have seen the Cormate Explorer 35 before. Well, if you went to Düsseldorf last year, you may have spotted its close cousin, the 35 Chase, upon which it is based. Basically, the Chase has been fitted with a T-top to create the Explorer, as well as a couple of other additional features. This is a wise move, as although the open design of the Chase certainly matches its rakish lines and retro appearance, the practical implications of a T-top are hard to Read More...
All Propped Up – Propellers
We ask, in turn, three of the world’s leading outboard engine companies, Yamaha, Suzuki and Mercury, to tell us in their own words about their engineering heritage and their take on propulsion, and to explain how we can get the best from our multi-bladed indispensable friend, the propeller. YAMAHA A ‘Kando’ heritage Established in 1955 by Genichi Kawakami, the Yamaha Motor Company have continuously strived to create and improve exceptional products that have both surprised and excited their consumers. Indeed, Yamaha’s whole ethos is embodied in the philosophy of ‘Kando’, a Japanese term used to express the deep satisfaction Read More...
EZraft backpack tender
Light as a feather and as tough as old boots EZraft are a newly formed Dutch company that only last year launched their first innovative super-light super-tough tender, the T-model, ranging in length from 2.5m to 3.1m and weighing up to 13kg. Now they have followed up with the Q-model, which offers more internal depth and legroom, and ranges in size from 2.4m to 3.6m; their largest model, weighing only 17kg, has an impressive payload of 525kg. They all come with ‘smart telescopic carbon paddles’ that fold away to the side and are secured when not in use, so Read More...
River of Dreams – Helford River
Rainforests, ancient fiefdoms and tales of pirates mingle with hidden coves, cobb cottages and wooded riverbanks... The timeless Helford River is an estuary like no other and offers a Cornish welcome second to none, as Jo Moon and Mark Featherstone discover … Last night I dreamt I went to … no, not Manderley but another magical, mythical place where the ancient forest dips down to calm Cornish waters. The Helford River, with its trove of treasures, is a secret place like no other, and it’s not surprising that Daphne du Maurier drew inspiration from it for her atmospheric novel Read More...
Williams Jet Tenders Trio: Power Meets Design
SPONSORED BY WILLIAMS JET TENDERS: This content has been made possible through sponsorship. The sponsor has had no control over the editorial content or opinions expressed. Meet the Trio In the refined world of luxury superyacht tenders, few names carry the same weight as Williams Jet Tenders. Known for precision engineering, jet propulsion expertise and luxurious attention to detail, the British brand has carved a unique niche in the global tender market. Whether you're looking for a compact craft to fit a tight garage or a sporty adventure craft for on-the-water family fun, Williams offers a Read More...
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