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Alex Whittaker tests a high-speed adventure vessel with a refined interior … This boat is a paradox. With the right…
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Alex Whittaker tests a high-speed adventure vessel with a refined interior … This boat is a paradox. With the right…

With its tall hull and tough no-nonsense appearance, this is an adventure craft with few rivals, as Greg Copp reports…

Alex Whittaker test-drives two sassy new bowriders that come with a unique addition – a mini cuddy! Sea Ray have…

An easy-to-fit power steering system that offers fingertip steering for boats down to 70hp. Dometic’s latest Xtreme Power Assist steering…

The flip top locks open to protect the cables when in use. The all-weather Flip Pro offers fast charging for…

Just as autonomous technology is making advances in commercial shipping, it appears that it will only be a matter of…

Will this radical approach to hull growth relegate conventional antifouling to the history books? Dr Rik Breur with his ‘urchin…

The camera system hangs beneath Submerged surveillance, meaning dropping the hook overnight, takes on a new dimension. Simple and yet…

Greg Copp examines the latest Swift Trawler from Beneteau and finds a versatile, traditional and yet contemporary craft that leaves no stone…

Alex Whittaker drives a sports boat that seems to have it all … But does it? I like Finnmasters. I have…

A compact weekender with a good balance of creature comforts and performance. The new Atlantic Marine 730 Sun Cruiser is…

A great style addition for any open or retro boat. Protruding deck hardware, even navigation lights, create trip hazards just…

This smart battery hub makes light work of multiple-system installation and monitoring. BEP’s Smart Battery Hub is a potential game…

Keenly priced, Mastervolt’s latest battery management systems are as compact as they are capable. With the bottom cover removed,…

Greg Copp reports on a versatile sports boat that is as tough as it is stylish and that has a…
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