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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…
Sting 725 Pro T-Top tested: The crossover for work or play
A no-nonsense fishing and utility boat with genuine crossover appeal, the Sting 725 Pro T-Top blends commercial thinking with leisure…
Electric outboards 2026: best portable, value and high-power models reviewed
A detailed look at the latest electric outboards in 2026, covering portable, value and high-power options with real-world usability, range…
Grand Banks 54 review: traditional style meets modern 31-knot performance
The Grand Banks 54 combines classic motor yacht styling with modern planing-hull performance, strong cruising efficiency and premium craftsmanship. Crucially,…
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SAY 52 review: futuristic carbon-fibre powerboat with striking design and performance
Futuristic, feather-light and fiercely stylish, the SAY 52 is a carbon-built statement piece designed to thrill. On test in Genoa,…
boot Dusseldorf 2026: Our editor’s highlights from the world’s largest indoor marine trade fair
HMS reports on the 2026 boot Düsseldorf boat show, highlighting the show’s scale, international attendance, boat premieres, marine innovations, and…
Sterk 26 Preview: A modular 26ft performance weekender with serious ambition
We take a look at the Sterk 26, designed to offer genuine versatility within a highly configurable 26ft platform, launched…
Tykun H1 Hydrogen-Powered Dayboat Offers Fast Cruising and Full-Day Autonomy
MED Group reveals further details of the Tykun H1, a fully engineered hydrogen-powered dayboat offering all-electric cruising up to 35…
Viknes 10 Review: Award-winning 35ft triple cabin wheelhouse cruiser
Built for all weathers, this triple cabin 35 footer packs in the features. Greg Copp puts her to the test.
Top 20 marine innovations: The best in smart, safe and sustainable design
Across the season’s boat shows — from Southampton to Cannes and Genoa — one theme stood out: innovation is thriving,…
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