BOAT TESTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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