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Unwin’s Odyssey
… can I get a 5.3-tonne unstepped diesel pleasure boat with full weekend accommodation to run 80mph plus while still giving amazing fuel economy? Starting with a clean sheet of paper enabled me to reduce the engine centres from 950mm Read More...
Fairline Targa 34 – Used boat test report
When it comes to buying a boat, there is a lot to be said for owning something that someone else will inevitably want to own too. The fact that the Targa 34 survived so long is testament to its successful Read More...
Anytec 747 CAB
WATCH THE VIDEO The Anytec 747 CAB is quite a radical boat, which some may argue is too radical for many UK dayboaters. The only problem I can foresee is that once you have come to terms with driving the Read More...
Ranieri Cayman 23S
A good set of features in a nicely styled package… What’s not to like? … running the face of the rollers showed no hint of yawing or the bow digging in. Instead of seeking the last half a knot, Read More...
Orkney Longliner 2
Simon Everett gets aboard the new Orkney Longliner 16 to see how this established boat has been updated and improved. The modular concept has been around in the automotive trade for many years. Orkney have introduced this versatility of Read More...
Cormate 24
The Cormate is a great boat, there’s absolutely no arguing that. You can’t fail to be impressed with its performance. It’s impressively quick, takes the waves well and is finished to a level that only the Scandinavians seem to be Read More...
Quicksilver Activ Open 755
…the space, convertibility, family-friendly layout and level of performance are of a standard that will appeal to many middle-of-the-road boating families. It looks good, goes well and can accommodate six without overcrowding … I didn’t find any failings in the Read More...
Ribquest 10m
… you could spec the Ribquest 10m with a loose mosaic of pink scatter cushions and it would still be a rough-weather, distance-making RIB of rare and gratifying potency. … if the all-action fit-out is not quite your cup of Read More...
Weird but Wonderful: Galeon 500 Fly
The fact that a boat of this calibre and ingenuity can be purchased ‘off the shelf’ as a standard platform for sensible money is a wonderful thing. … the 500 Fly is not just the best yacht in its class, Read More...
Atlantic 42
Aft cabin boats have a fiercely loyal fan club and when you go on board one you understand why. For some skippers it is the ease with which they can sell the boat to potentially reluctant family members. Atlantic 42 Read More...
Selva Elegance 6.7m
When it comes to design, the Italians are masters of their craft. Simon Everett savours the stylish Selva Elegance 6.7 against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Como. With the Italian Alps and a shimmering lake in the background, the Selva Read More...
Axopar 28TT
The GRP-built Axopar 28TT, like the recent plethora of fast offshore craft hailing from the Baltic, has radical and aggressive styling. When you consider what you are getting for your money, the Axopar 28TT is a no-brainer for the wind-in-your-hair Read More...
Europa 5.2 RIB
The Tohatsu BFT60 on the transom is plenty of engine, despite the fact that the hull is rated for 80hp. The hull is a well-proven shape from the Zodiac stable, with a curved forefoot and a single, straight strake that Read More...
New Engine for Yamaha PWCs – Yamaha Waverunner
The RIDE system was fantastic as a toy and safety system. Yamaha have focused on making their WaveRunners more exciting and fun, rather than on increasing speed. New Engine for Yamaha PWCs Greg Goulding discusses the changes in the modern-day Read More...
Marlin 23S
The Marlin range is designed for enjoyment rather than bravery. The layout, features and aesthetics are family-friendly and will suit cruising exploration activities and water sports enthusiast families to a T. Buyers of the Marlin aren’t after a weather-beating workboat Read More...
Damen RHIB 1050
The deck is as low as possible to improve the centre of gravity while enhancing weather protection. Like any good offshore RIB, the sponsons are raised at the bow. Impressive though the hull is, inboard the boat is where Damen’s Read More...
Windy Grand Mistral 37
There is one word that describes Windy build and finish and that is ‘superb’. The ride is very solid with very little slamming or drumming in the hull. Though accommodation is second on the list of design priorities with this Read More...
A Boat for All Seasons
If you require a boat that you can use right through the winter and cruise comfortably in through thick and thin, then look no further. The ride the hull gives is very forgiving, and she can really be chucked around, Read More...
Regal 2800 Bowrider
Aboard this handsome Regal 28, no matter where you recline, the layout of the boat’s interior is such that the entire experience is a shared one. … the 2800’s stepped Raymond Hunt-designed hull presents a very soft-riding moderate-vee profile, which Read More...
Humber Sports Pro 8.5
The Humber Sports Pro 8.5 is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, as Simon Everett discovers. You have to cast your mind back to 1988 for when the first 8.5m RIB was built, and it was a Humber built for Read More...
Stingher 900GT – Test Report
Simon Everett braves the chill to bring you the low-down on the latest and greatest of the Stingher line-up, the enviable 900GT Custom. Stingher have made a big impact on the RIB scene, with hundreds of happy customers enjoying their Read More...
Barracuda by Safehaven Marine
… the wide-ranging potential of this craft is plain to see. Safehaven Marine have taken an innovative approach to weapon deployment on the Barracuda. The innovative design of the vessel utilises various stealth technologies to produce a lower radar cross Read More...
Four Winns V255
For a couple or a young family this boat certainly makes the grade as a capable weekender … … up top in the cockpit is really where this boat ticks, as there is plenty of space and great commanding views. Read More...
Beneteau Antares 8
The helm has a commanding position and plenty of all-round visibility. This boat is built in true practical Antares minimalist fashion. … it is tough, seaworthy and has a decent turn of performance as well as being fairly fuel efficient Read More...
The G2 Summit
It’s stunning to look at, stunning to drive. Seeing the new G2 in the flesh for the first time is a genuinely exciting experience. … the driving experience is not only enhanced but made simpler and safer. Perhaps it’s fitting Read More...
