Calm by Design: Smartgyro SG20 Sea Trial
Jo Moon reports on Smartgyro's SG20 stabiliser system, tested aboard Bluegame's flagship BG54 in Genoa harbour. The battery-powered gyro stabiliser…
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Bavaria VIDA 33 – The great entertainer
Greg Copp tests this top-tier watersports platform with the social dimension of a 40-footer.
Ockelbo B25 CAB Review: Scandinavian Toughness on Test
Tough and exhilarating, this is the 'Gerber Tool' of compact offshore cruisers.
Vessev VS-Drive: Hydrofoiling’s Coolest Electric Propulsion System
Vessev, the New Zealand company pioneering commercial-grade electric hydrofoiling passenger vessels, has unveiled its latest innovation: the VS-Drive - an…
Grand Golden Line 680 – Review
GRAND has long been celebrated for its craftsmanship and innovative design in the leisure RIB market. The Golden Line 680…
WATCHIT AI: Intelligent Collision Prevention for Modern Boating
Greg Copp reviews WATCHIT AI which keeps crewmembers focused in all conditions.
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Did SIBS 25 ‘Float Our Boat’?
HMS gives his appraisal of the 56th Southampton International Boat Show. As ever, our editor shoots from the hip and…
Aboard the Bellini Astor 36: A mediterranean dream in Dorset
HMS & friends embark on an unforgettable voyage with an Italian beauty, whose sole aim as we were to discover,…
Delta 33 Coupé Boat Review: Swedish Excellence Meets Estonian Craftsmanship
Forward-thinking in concept, challenging the norm, this brave new Swedish head-turner packs a host of features. Greg Copp reports…
Preview – Orkney Pilothouse 27 Gen II: Orkney raises the stakes with generation two…
PBR looks at the refined second generation of Orkney's popular British built pilothouse cruiser which debuts at Southampton Int'l Boat…
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1295 Fly Review: A 40ft Flybridge with Sports-Cruiser DNA
Unequivocally a flybridge, undeniably a driver's boat. Greg Copp tests the new flybridge version of the MF1295.
Arksen 85 Review: A Modern Ark for the Modern Explorer
PBR's, Ed Hickling, heads to Greece to take the helm of an ocean-going explorer motoryacht with a jaw-dropping 7000 mile…
Cutting-Edge Marine Tech: A Deep Dive into Navico Group’s Latest Innovations
Mark Featherstone examines Navico Group's latest marine innovations in the crystal-clear waters off Alicante, putting cutting-edge technology through its paces…
Honda V8 BF300: New Horizons for the Engineering Giant
Honda Marine is refocusing on the marine sector with renewed investment and ambitious development plans. With the new BF300 V8…
Honda BF300 V8 Review: Power, VTEC, and a Six-Year Warranty
Honda’s new big-block V8 balances durability with effortless power.
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