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With advances in engine technology and better hull designs pushing performance boundaries ever forward, the human factor often gets overlooked.…
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With advances in engine technology and better hull designs pushing performance boundaries ever forward, the human factor often gets overlooked.…
Raymarine New Open-Array Radar Raymarine have just announced the launch of their two Magnum radar systems. These high-performance open-array radars…
… it’s a great-looking open boat with long-range cruising ability, an easy helming experience and lots of space. … the…
The Spirit 31 is a tough boat, built in a similar vein to its larger commercial and military siblings. It…
One aspect that is immediately evident about the entire range is how slim these motors are. Torque, fuel efficiency and…


Jeanneau’s entry into the middleweight arena sees them maintain the Merry Fisher reputation for versatility, but how will they contend…
I would happily use it to skip across the crests of a steep, messy Solent or to frolic among the…
It is hard to beat messing around in small boats. All too often we see mini punchy sports RIBs sitting…
Servicing is made all the easier by a flushing connector on the front of the powerhead … In addition to…
This is great fun to drive, and something totally different to a conventional outboard-powered boat. You may either love it…
The most noticeable aspect of the Parker 750 DC is her build quality, which is still evident behind the scenes.…
It has been well designed with a good attention to detail and with a particular eye to safety on deck.…


Greg Copp test-drives the G580 to find out whether it is as Grand as its name would suggest …
Below decks the design is just as striking as above. With a 12ft beam, providing a triple sun pad on…
Being an aluminium boat, it is relatively light at 4.6 tonnes with twin 350hp Verados. One of the most sensible…
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