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Osprey Vipermax 6.8
I’m sure any boat manufacturer would be proud to have such a great performer in their current stable. It most certainly is not a boat that will break! It benefits from having one of the best hulls ever designed for Read More...
Windy Coho 29
The 29 Coho is a very convincing distillation of the core qualities that set Windy apart. … it offers a driving experience so memorable that the provision of a cabin seems almost absurdly generous. It combines the imperious maturity of Read More...
Bella 700 RAID
This is a remarkably quiet, refined and comfortable boat. … with its laudable commitment to function and its resistance to the crowd-pleasing norm, the 700 RAID is as effective as it is distinctive. … it is without doubt one of Read More...
Weird but Wonderful – Aston Martin AM37
… with a heritage defined by racetrack excellence and Bond film glamour, you can see why Aston Martin’s marine debut is a noteworthy event. This dynamic 37-footer is designed to be ‘luxurious and fast’ and to ‘marry the finest features’ Read More...
Chaparral 223 VRX Executive Jet
This is a very quick boat. Acceleration is vivid. Handling is crisp. The 223 is a million miles away from the original concept of a minimal jet boat. She can be the command centre for cruising, snacking, sunbathing, fishing, snorkelling, Read More...
Claydon Reeves Aeroboat
With its vast reserves of power, its other-worldly shape and its radically tapered aft sections, the stirring Aeroboat has the capacity to be very special indeed. … the layout and finish of each boat are governed by the customer, but Read More...
Scorpion 8.1m
… it combines style, practicality and seaworthiness in a mix that few sports RIBs achieve. The overall condition of the boat is very good and it is a testament to Scorpion that this boat can look this good after 16 Read More...
Bavaria 32 Sport
For the newcomer, it is a package they can get to grips with – without breaking the bank in the process. From a driver’s point of view, the helm is pretty good – everything is where you need it. Engine Read More...
Prestige 420
… the Prestige 420 is nimble for a 42-footer and her 17-degree deadrise hull is aggressive enough. The hull felt capable of taking on greater weather than most of us would wish … The Prestige gives all the below-decks Read More...
Bavaria 400 HT
The Bavaria 400HT is an impressive family-orientated sports cruiser designed to marry performance and practicality. Greg Copp gives his verdict … In my opinion, a sports cruiser is all about the driving experience first and accommodation second. However, with Bavaria’s Read More...
Frauscher 747 Mirage
Hugo Montgomery-Swan heads to Italy’s Lake Garda to experience Frauscher’s latest new ‘recruit’, the modernistic, ‘Bauhaus’-styled, closed bow, Mirage 747. Frauscher are an acclaimed Austrian boatbuilder recognised throughout Europe for their commitment to building handcrafted luxury sports craft for a Read More...
Flipper 880 ST
Alex Smith investigates the new flagship of Flipper’s Sport Top range. Bella have been building small leisure boats from their Finnish homeland for nearly 50 years, and today they remain as busy as ever. With five domestic production plants generating Read More...
Ballistic 7.8
The cruising efficiency is very acceptable. Ballistic built their reputation on rough-water handling, and certainly the hull coped well with the waves we had … The dash is expansive and has space for electronic goodies galore, which the boat comes Read More...
Scarab 255 HO Impulse
… the 255 remains a very effective demonstration of how versatile, comfortable, accommodating and user-friendly a relatively compact platform can be. … our test day would lead me to speculate that the 255 is unlikely to be quite the snappy, Read More...
Sarissa 737 Speedmaster
In terms of aesthetic impact and sporting promise, there can be few RIBs in the world with greater stage presence than this. … there are several areas where the finish of the 737 falls short of these otherwise gratifying standards. Read More...
Robalo R200
The resolutely functional helm is a pleasant and comfortable place to be. The simplicity and execution of the design really appeals. Sparkling performance with the Merc 200. Landings were surprisingly soft. When punching through big waves she was quite magnificent Read More...
Halo Radar from Simrad
The aesthetics of the new installation are cool … with blue LEDs to illuminate the array at night. The system is very fast to start up and is almost instant for changes in range. Halo – A Circle of Light Read More...
Ocqueteau Timonier 725
We examine the 725 Timonier from Ocqueteau, a French, family-owned boatbuilding company that has been building boats for over 60 years. Ocqueteau is a family-owned boatbuilding yard based not far from La Rochelle, amid the shrimp and oyster growers Read More...
Excel Vanguard 430
Don’t discount the fully inflatable boat, says Simon Everett, who samples the portability and effectiveness of the Vanguard 430 from the Excel inflatables stable. The boating world has changed over the years, and people’s expectations and perceptions have driven Read More...
Cranchi 33 Endurance
It doesn't matter your age, how much money you have in your bank account we all want to be more successful in our lives people who are unhappy.
Jeanneau Velasco 37F
With the excellent fuel range, this is a boat that will enable holiday cruising to create many fond memories. … given her wide beam she performs very well. The accommodation considerations are the main features of the Velasco, but the Read More...
Ribquest Adventurer 7.8
This is a superb combination of engine and hull. As the seas became rougher, the ride remained completely unflustered. Every time I drive a RIB instead of my own hard hull, I bless their integral, all-around fendering. It was the Read More...
Sea Ray 19 SPX
Alex Smith heads back to Cannes for a test drive of Sea Ray’s new 19-footer. When I first heard about the launch of Sea Ray’s new 19-footer during the Cannes Boat Show, my initial reaction was to question whether it Read More...
Redbay Stormforce 650
… this latest Redbay 650 package is faster and more versatile than the one I enjoyed back in 2010. … this new, furniture-laden RIB achieves results out of all proportion to its pared-back predecessor … … whether you perch at Read More...
Quicksilver Activ 455
As a family boat that you can take anywhere on the back of the car, the Quicksilver Activ 455 has a lot going for it... it offers a great package for anyone who doesn’t want a bigger, more cumbersome boat... Read More...
