Saxdor 320 GTC
Thoroughly Scandinavian, Saxdor’s GTC is tailor-made for UK waters, as Greg Copp discovers … When Saxdor made their debut back in 2019 offering a 20-footer for £25,000, price was their punching point. Not surprisingly, the options list was long, but even so, cost-wise they were making a point. With the 320 GTC, the equation stays the same – a starting price of £167,048 (Inc. VAT) which includes twin Mercury 200hp V6 outboards and delivery. Few will specify this as a near-naked boat, but even when you stack up that list of luxuries, the end price still runs pretty short
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
GPS Chartplotter Round-Up – Technical Selection
With so many electronic products all vying for our attention, especially in the area of GPS and chartplotters, understanding the market and navigating your way to making the right choice can prove quite bewildering. But fear not, as PBR’s Jeremy Webb takes the helm to give you a steer … Within this article, which will have particular relevance for those wishing to retrofit or embark on upgrade projects, we’re going to divide the GPS and chartplotter market up into three categories: entry level, mid-price and what we might describe as ‘top tier’. But let me make it clear: the
Ports Of Call: The Port of Poets, La Spezia
Jo Moon and Mark Featherstone head for the thriving Italian port of La Spezia. Located in the ‘Gulf of Poets’, this town has much to offer all those who love the sea – with close links to some of the most beautiful cruising destinations to be found on Italy’s north-west coast. There are more reasons than there are types of pasta to visit the north-west Italian coast, with its endless turquoise seas, clear blue skies, fabulous seafood and culture at every turn. For a real feast for the eyes and soul, though, the Gulf of Poets and the charming
South Coast Showcase 2024
PBR reports on the highlights from the 2024 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, which this year featured product debuts, sustainable innovation and an iconic homecoming. The South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, one of the largest regional boat shows in the UK, concluded its highly successful three-day event on Sunday 21st April at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Southampton, Councillor Valerie Laurent, officially opened the show while underscoring its importance to the businesses it attracts. In response to the increasing footfall and popularity of the show, Tim Mayer, Sales