eD-TEC 32 C-Ultra
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
Sacs Tecnorib Mansory Pirelli 42 Special Edition
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
Virtue V10
Aesthetically Mediterranean, this Polish boat has a Nordic touch. Read the full test in our August/September 2024 issue. If you thought you were spoilt for choice in terms of fast open sports boats, you would not be far wrong. So
Quarken 35 Cabin
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
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,
Archipelago zero.63
Bringing together solar, hydrogen and methanol, the Archipelago zero.63 features a low-carbon combination capable of crossing oceans. Archipelago Yachts and Chartwell Marine have just announced the final design for a low-carbon long-range passage maker. The aluminium-built Archipelago zero.63 harnesses cutting-edge
Wally Power 50
With a dart-like futuristic appearance and the option of 2000hp, the Wally Power 50 can be either Jekyll or Hyde. Launched at this year’s Düsseldorf boat show, the wallypower50 aims to bridge a gap between the wallypower58 and the wallytender48.
Fjord 39 XL/XP
Oozing Mediterranean style, this is still a tough Nordic/Germanic powerboat. Following closely in the wake of the 41 XL/XP, this smaller sibling also comes in two versions. Whether you choose the more traditional diesel sterndrive model over the 800hp outboard-powered
Nimbus 405 Coupe
True to the brand, this timeless Baltic cruiser has lost none of its appeal. Greg Copp looks at the reasons behind its impressive longevity … If you are familiar with this brand, you will likely realise that this boat is
XO EXPLR 44
One of the most serious adventure craft money can buy. The XO EXPLR 44 is the first adventure yacht to be launched by XO. Made of 10/5mm marine aluminium, this boat can be ordered with either 3x450hp Mercury 450Rs or
Nordkapp Airborne 7
HMS takes to the air and finds himself piloting a craft of unusual ability. Standout features are multiple, and its looks set it apart from the crowd. But what underpins this 7 metres’ worth of sublime, seagoing driveability? We took
ACRO Seacraft
HMS takes to the air in his quest to understand more about a project currently under development that could bring a whole new experience to, and above, the ocean waves. Klissarov Design were founded two years ago to provide design
Windy 40 Camira RS
Drop-dead gorgeous, this new craft is a pacesetter not many 40-footers will catch. Greg Copp celebrates Windy’s latest offering … Launched just two years after the departure of its predecessor, the Camira 39, the Camira 40 is still blatantly Windy.
Island 10 Series RIB
HMS steps aboard what has become quite a rare breed of craft these days - a genuine offshore British-designed and British-built RIB. With 650hp on its tail and a host of 21st-century technology to enhance its traditional merits, the new
Saxdor 400 GTO
Greg Copp takes a close look at Saxdor Yachts new flagship, the striking and innovative 400 GTO, which looks set to take the competition by storm … Though new to the industry, Finland-based Saxdor have not been slow in coming
Atlantic RIBS 7.6m
Atlantic RIBs - Made in China and assembled in the UK, a brand-new make of RIB shall soon be carving its wake through our waters. Sensibly priced and built for family use, the Atlantic RIB is set to make a
Protagon 6m
In Greg Copp’s carefully considered opinion, few 20-footers offer such an engaging drive as Protagon’s 6m centre console craft … For the UK boating population, the Protagon 20 is a new kid on the block. Hailing from Poseidon Boats in
Nimbus W11
HMS is tempted to begin ‘extending his weekends’ after testing the latest twin 400hp offering from Swedish builder Nimbus Boats. The W11 readies Nimbus to now tackle some of the biggest markets in the world … The new Nimbus W11
Ryds 735 VI
Punchy and packed with features, this pocket cruiser is built for all climates. Greg Copp runs his eye over a Swedish newcomer to the UK market … It is around this time of year – post Southampton Boat Show –
The Sea Ray 210 Shootout – Outboard Versus Sterndrive
With the rise of the big outboard, has the venerable petrol sterndrive had its day? Greg Copp explores this emergent dilemma and is surprised by his findings … Rarely do we get the chance to test two identical boats with
Capoforte SQ240
HMS flies to Italy’s Ligurian coast on a UK exclusive to test the very first electric offering from luxury leisure brand Capoforte. But just how ‘electric’ did the experience prove to be? Though its international debut was made at boot
Overview: Navier N30
Navier N30 - This futuristic foiling adventure craft is a step forward for electric boating. Built from carbon fibre, the 35-knot Navier N30 appears to be the most realistic electric planing boat to date. Navier, based in California, are a
Overview: Galeon 450 HTC
Galeon 450 HTC - A stylish sun lover’s delight, this all-weather boat has a traditional heart. Like most craft from this long-established Polish yard, the freshly launched Galeon 450 HTC comes from the Tony Castro design studio. Developed from the
VIGGO C10
Greg Copp tests Viggo C10 all-weather 60-knot express cruiser with a zero-compromise approach. You may have chanced across this striking vessel if you visited SIBS this year. Its rakish lines and work boat-like aluminium construction may be slightly conflicting, but
Yamarin 80 DC
Bristling with sensible features, this tough Scandinavian craft from Yamarin also has an Italian side. This new day cruiser appears, at a glance, to be a typical Scandinavian day boat. And in many ways it is, but its Nordic/Italian design