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
Scorpion Sting 10m
Few RIBs cost this much, but then few drive as well. Greg Copp reports on the latest incarnation of Scorpion’s 10m Sting … Take a look at our walkaround video of the Scorpion Sting If the big RIB is the
Parker Sorrento 100
Capable of confidently handling either a single or twin installation, the new Sorrento model from Parker Boats is a concisely designed six-person weekender that displays many of the attributes normally associated with a full-blown cruiser. HMS explains … Take a
Preview – Windy 29 Huracán
Windy’s continued collaboration with Espen Øino International and Design Unlimited looks set to provide another winner for Windy’s thoroughbred stable. This time, the new steed is the much-anticipated Windy 29 Huracán. HMS reports … The Windy 29 Huracán is the
Nordkapp Gran Coupe 905 V12
Boat test - HMS tests the very first Mercury 600hp V12 rig in the UK and discovers even more to like than he bargained for in Nordkapp’s all-new flagship. Every boatbuilder wants to create a model that defines them, that
Three-Way 6.5m Multi-Test: UMS 655 DC, BRIG Eagle and Iron 647
What do a professional journalist and a ‘layman’ have in common? Well, brace yourself for something a little different, as we discover the varying views of each in this unique multi-test of craft supplied by the Wolf Rock Boat Company.
Ryds 650VI DC
Think functional and contemporary design, coupled to a world-class hull and you have the latest from Scandinavian boatbuilder Ryds, now imported into the UK courtesy of boatpoint. Named after the town of Ryd in the province of Småland, Sweden, Ryds
SF Marine Hurricane 21
Fast, frugal and hewn from granite, the Hurricane 21 fishing boat has big-boat aspirations, as Greg Copp discovers … Hydrodynamics is the most important factor in the design of any hull. The laws of physics relating to it never change,
Yamarin 59 BR
True to form, Yamarin’s smallest boat follows in the footsteps of its bigger siblings. Greg Copp reports.. With the company being renowned for maintaining standards across their range regardless of size, Yamarin’s smaller models echo the innovation and quality of
Invictus TT420
Function and form come together with this eye-catching Italian walk-around. We share our findings on the new TT420 from the Invictus yard … The distinctive trademark contemporary lines of this new 42-footer are hard to mistake. Incorporating many of the
Cobra 9.7m
Unmistakably Cobra, the reborn 9.7 has even more bite, as Greg Copp discovers … If you know RIBs, you will likely realise that the Cobra 9.7m has been with us for a few years. Originally launched in 2016, it has
Boat Test: Quarken 27 Cabin
This solidly built and capable 40-knot weekender is priced to entice. Greg Copp reports on one of three offerings from Quarken … At this moment in time, this new Finnish company builds just three models: the 27 Open, the 27
Overview: Sterk 31
With its distinctive contemporary lines, this Teutonic sports boat looks destined for our shores. Greg Copp scrutinises a craft that more than lives up to its name … Of the many boats vying for attention at the Palma Boat Show,
Jeanneau DB/43 OB
Mark Featherstone and Jo Moon provide the male and female perspective on one of Jeanneau’s proudest new creations – a triple-outboard-powered weekender that offers both family luxury and thrilling performance rolled into one. The DB series constitutes Jeanneau’s vision of
Overview – Galeon 375 GTO
Not a single stone goes unturned in this highly innovative 50-knot Grand Turismo, as Greg Copp explains … Galeon certainly have a distinctive take on the dayboat concept. Their 375 GTO sports a wide bowrider-like nose with a contrasting sloping
Focus Power 44
Greg Copp reports on an eye-catching all-weather coupé with some serious engine options. Sleek and seaworthy, the new Focus Power 44 is a boat set to serve a variety of appetites. Though it looks Italian, it is Dutch built, and
Saxdor 320 GTC
Founded in 2019, Saxdor Yachts are one of the fastest-growing brands in Europe. The company’s latest 320 GTC displays a commitment to the use of cutting-edge technology and delivers a great driving experience as well as overnighting. Barry Thompson reports