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Navan S30 Review
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What a Blast! Yamaha WaveRunner JetBlaster PWC Exclusive Review
SPONSORED by Yamaha Motor Europe: This content has been made possible by sponsorship, however the writer is independent and his opinions are his own. PBR were given a UK 'exclusive' to attend the launch of the new Yamaha Read More...
Williams Jet Tenders Trio: Power Meets Design
SPONSORED BY WILLIAMS JET TENDERS: This content has been made possible through sponsorship. The sponsor has had no control over the editorial content or opinions expressed. If you're looking for that ideal tender, grab a coffee, read on Read More...
Cormate Explorer 35 Review
Beautifully built and manically quick, few boats offer such a driving experience. You might be thinking you have seen the Cormate Explorer 35 before. Well, if you went to Düsseldorf last year, you may have spotted its close cousin, the Read More...
Sterk 31RC Review
Nominated for the European Powerboat of the Year Award 2024, the Sterk 31RC Jo Moon and Mark Featherstone travel to the Continent to test the very latest offering from German sports boat manufacturer Sterk. But just how easy is it Read More...
Nimbus 495 Flybridge Review
Ed Hickling attends the launch of the award winning Nimbus 495 Flybridge. This flagship model is marketed as ‘an island of its own’. So, for those with the means, what does this floating real estate deliver? Nimbus have been producing Read More...
Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 Review
Bristling with features and innovation, this is a ‘new-generation Swift Trawler’, as Greg Copp discovers. Showcasing at Cannes in 2024, Beneteau’s latest Swift Trawler will, without a doubt, make an impact. This range has always proven popular, providing a good Read More...
Greenline 48 Hybrid Review
A gentlemen's cruiser Launched at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in 2014, the hybrid Greenline 48 is often described as a gentleman’s cruiser, attracting both powerboaters and ex-sailors alike. Ten years on and with ten 48s selling every year, this Slovenian Read More...
Northstar Orion 8 Review
Northstar Orion 8 plus Honda's flagship V8 BF350 The Turkish RIB brand Northstar, owned by parent company the Marintek Group, first came into being in 2002 when they launched an array of craft that today includes an impressive line-up Read More...
Saxdor 320 GTC Review
Thoroughly Scandinavian, Saxdor’s GTC is tailor-made for UK waters, as Greg Copp discovers … When Saxdor made their debut back in 2019 offering a 20-footer for £25,000, price was their punching point. Not surprisingly, the options list was long, but Read More...
White Shark 240 SC EVO Review
HMS and Ed Hickling form a pincer movement in an attempt to do battle with a 7.75m White Shark off Salcombe Harbour, Devon. Fortunately, no one got bitten and our illustrious pair lived to tell the tale! Read on if Read More...
Axopar 29 Review
Fast and functional, with the Axopar 29, no stone goes unturned. Looking to maintain dominance in a sector of the market they pioneered, Axopar have hit the water running with their new 29. Replacing the highly successful Axopar 28, this Read More...
Zodiac X10CC Review
RIB or hard boat? Zodiac’s 60-knot flagship is a tough-looking tool. Zodiac’s biggest boat to date is a vessel that intentionally sits between two popular and competing design concepts. The RIB and the centre console boat often appeal to similar Read More...
Virtue V10 Review
Greg Copp jumps on board a drop-dead white-knuckle blaster that will have you grinning like the Joker. Having already made an overseas impact, the Virtue V10 has at last reached our shores. Previewed in PBR two issues ago, we have Read More...
Sessa F48 Review
Fast, functional and super-sociable, the new F48 is Sessa to the core. Having made its debut in the US late last year, the F48 has already had an impact on Sessa’s order books. Closely based on the F47, it is Read More...
Focus 3X Review
A contemporary take on the traditional sports cruiser concept. Greg Copp takes up the narrative. Arriving this summer, the Focus 3X blends the comfort of a sports cruiser with the white-knuckle feel of an open sports boat. Amsterdam-based Focus Motor Read More...
Ring 1080 Trophy Review
Greg Copp reports on a boat built for those that love it rough … Many high-performance offshore leisure craft constructed in this country have a race boat heritage. Ring Powercraft’s new 1080 Trophy is a good example. Based on the Read More...
Gozzo Cabin 38 Review
Stylishly retro, the Gozzo Cabin 38 Mediterranean all-weather cruiser is equally suited to northern waters. Virtually unheard of in the UK, the Neapolitan yard of Apreamare is one of those long-standing yacht builders that make up the varied fabric of Read More...
BRABUS Shadow 1200 Sun-Top Review
Typically BRABUS, this top-tier adventure craft has few rivals. Ever since the collusion between Axopar and BRABUS, we have seen a steady trickle of Axopar-based BRABUS-branded adventure craft. The Shadow 1200 ST is the latest, following very close on the Read More...
Regency 250 LE3 Sport Pontoon Boat Review
Will the ‘flying lounge’ redefine the concept of luxury day boating? Greg Copp tests the 250 LE3 Sport from Regency … One thing that has become more evident about the marine industry in recent years is its international dimension. Design Read More...
eD-TEC 32 C-Ultra – Electric RIB Review
With its unique twin-drive system, the eD-TEC 32 C-Ultra is stretching the boundaries of green power. Aiming to make the electric performance RIB a more realistic offshore option, the eD 32 c-Ultra offers a 50-knot top speed and a 30-knot Read More...
Sacs Tecnorib Mansory Pirelli 42 Special Edition Review
With striking style, the Mansory Tecnorib takes the RIB concept to another level. Sacs Tecnorib, the official licensee of Pirelli inflatable boats, have launched the Mansory Pirelli 42 Special Edition. Powered by triple 500hp Mercury Verado V10s, this RIB is Read More...
Virtue V10
Aesthetically Mediterranean, this Polish boat has a Nordic touch. If you thought you were spoilt for choice in terms of fast open sports boats, you would not be far wrong. So what makes this new Polish contender stand out from Read More...
Quarken 35 Cabin Review
This 50-knot all-weather middleweight bristles with innovation. You do not need to be told that this boat hails from the Baltic, as it’s quite obvious. The dagger-like vertical-stem bow, twin-stepped hull, high-bulwark-enclosed side deck and the driver-focused helm are very Read More...
Sirena 48
A hybrid-powered 48ft passage maker with the potential to cover some serious sea miles. Just months after the debut of the flybridge Sirena 48 at the 2023 Cannes show, a hybrid sibling is now looking to steal the limelight. However, Read More...
