The Grubs Bromley: suited for the sea?
Grubs recently sent a pair of its smart new waterproof Bromley boots for PBR’s appraisal. Although their design was inspired…
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Redbay Stormforce 750 review: a long-range offshore RIB you can still tow
Redbay's new SF750 is a 7.6m open RIB built for coastal and offshore cruising. We test it with a single…
Can a 300hp electric outboard power a heavy RIB? ExploMar Wave 300 tested
Hugo Montgomery-Swan sea trials the ExploMar WAVE 300 electric outboard on a Gemini Waverider 880 RIB at the 2026 Cannes…
Nordkapp Airborne 5.4 and 6.3 review: two compact family RIBs tested in Norway
The two smallest RIBs in Nordkapp's four-boat Airborne range, the 5.4 and the 6.3, put through their paces on the…
Williams TurboJet 280MX and 320MX review: premium jet tenders at entry-level pricing
Williams Jet Tenders built its name on small, high-quality, high-performance jet tenders. We test the brand's two newest entry-level models,…
Yamarin Aura Cabin review: the bold new flagship
Yamarin's largest model yet brings serious build quality, a beautifully finished wheelhouse and confident sea-keeping to the all-weather cruiser class.…
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Beneteau Antares 12 Coupe tested: the capable cruiser for offshore and family fun
We put the Beneteau Antares 12 through its paces on twin 425hp Mercury V10 power, to see how this offshore…
Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin: engaging to drive, Axopar to the core
We sea trial the Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin Brabus Line off Palma, testing both Mercury V8 and V10 power…
Finnmaster Pilot 8: an all-weather family cruiser that means business
Blending Scandinavian practicality with genuine offshore capability, the Pilot 8 combines safe, all-weather boating with the flexibility to handle everything…
Handheld VHF radios: which one should you buy?
A handheld VHF is one of the most important pieces of safety kit aboard any boat - and not just…
Six Redbays: why one Irish boating family keeps going back to the same builder
Six Redbays, 885 nautical miles around Scotland, and a 70-boat rally off the Irish coast. Adam Brennan talks to Powerboat…
Navan T30 review: World first drive of Brunswick’s most versatile 30-footer
The Navan T30 is a 30-foot centre-console walkaround built on a shared platform with two other models in the Navan…
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