ZAR 95 SL
A sunbather’s delight or a petrolhead’s paradise? Greg Copp discusses the identity of the ZAR 95 Sport Luxury. Few boats have such a distinctive appearance, and once you know it, you will easily recognise a ZAR. However, its tall blunt
Overview – Schaefer V33
Exclusive yet practical, the Schaefer V33 is a rare bird that's certainly a driver’s boat. Watch our walkaround at Boot 2024. New to our shores but not to the industry, Schaefer have been building motor yachts and sports cruisers for
Overview – Fjord 41 XP
With 1200hp of petrol power, the 41 XP takes the walk-around concept to another level. Launched just three years after the 41 XL, the new outboard-powered 41 XP is a T-top with a difference. Designed by Patrick Benfield, Fjord claim
Flipper 900 ST
Fast and spacious, this pocket cruiser is one of Finland’s best kept secrets. Greg Copp delves deeply to find out why … New to the UK but not to the industry, Flipper boats have been around since 1966, and in
Sea Ray Sun Sport 230 OB
The Sun Sport 230 OB is a Sea Ray model built in Europe and, it would appear, very much intended for the European, as opposed to the US, market. Barry Thompson investigates this likeable, trailerable, family-orientated cabin weekender. While we’re
Nimbus T11
Greg Copp hops on board the T11 walk-around from Nimbus and finds a multi-tasker that soaks up the sea miles while keeping a smile on your face. This is a case of the T11 revisited, as back in 2020, when
Highfield Sport 700
Highfield Boats specialise in building functional, offshore-styled, alloy-hulled RIBs. In this review, PBR correspondent Barry Thompson tests the merits of the company’s latest Sport 700 and discovers an ultra-deep-vee RIB of great diversity. French/Chinese boat manufacturer Highfield Boats claim they
YAMARIN 67DC
Greg Copp discusses a sure-footed, frugal and fast 23-footer that is Finnish to the core. Launched only last year, the 67DC is the latest from this Finnish company and replaces the 65DC and the 68DC. Yamarin’s day cruisers, traditional in
Twisted T450R
Fast, efficient and addictive to drive, few big RIBs will match this boat’s long legs. Greg Copp reports on the latest craft to emerge from the Twisted stable … Like the Twisted T300S that we featured in Issue 179, the
Preview: Jeanneau DB/37
An eye-catching Italian design and a Michael Peters hull is always a successful combination. Following on the heels of the DB/43 launched last year, the new DB/37 clearly has the same DNA. The hull is designed by Michael Peters, while
Stingher 650 GT
Tough and capable, this new middleweight craft is a class leader. Greg Copp reports on the latest offering from the Stingher stable, the 650 GT … MRL’s new Stingher 650 GT is a boat aimed at bringing both new
Overview – Technohull Omega 48
In more ways than one, this boat takes the RIB to another level. The Omega 48, the latest from Technohull, as stunning as it is rapid, is expected to launch later this year. This 48-footer introduces the brand’s new design
Overview – Prestige M8
HMS provides an overview of Prestige’s all-new flagship and reveals the advantages associated with a modern catamaran of motor yacht design. Prestige, a world leader in motor yachts from 40 to 70 ft, have just launched the M8, the flagship
ROAM 8 Adventure Tender
This year’s Monaco Yacht Show witnessed the public debut of the latest edition to the ROAM range of adventure tenders designed from the keel up for the superyacht explorer market. Richard Johnstone-Bryden was invited on board to take a closer
Windy 34 Alizé 2023
PBR’s Malcolm Thomas heads for Switzerland’s beautiful Lake Lucerne to take advantage of being the first UK journalist to test Windy Boats’ latest and much-anticipated offering. When PBR were invited by Windy Boats to be the first UK magazine to
Monterey 215SS
Quick off the mark and sharp in the turns, this versatile boat has got it covered. Greg Copp reports on the latest bowrider from the Monterey stable … If you have ever wondered how many times the bowrider can be
Patrone 100
Italian in name and by nature, this retro cruiser has a century of heritage behind it. Greg Copp reports. The great thing about the Italian boatbuilding industry is its discreet magnitude. There seems to be a never-ending range of yards
Arksen 30
Greg Copp takes a look at this rakish mile-muncher and discovers a craft that is tough on the outside and soft on the inner. With the boating industry strongly focused on building ‘adventure craft’, what was once a curiosity has now
Power to the People – New Mercury V10s
For this UK exclusive, TMS heads out to the legendary Lake X, Florida, to test the much-anticipated additions to Mercury’s Verado line-up, namely the all-new 5.7L 350hp and 400hp V10 models. Do these engines do justice to Mercury’s ongoing two-billion-dollar
Williams DieselJet 505
Williams Jet Tenders, a company renowned for their class-leading jet drive tenders, have just launched a SOLAS version of their DieselJet 505. This luxury tender has been modified to meet the stringent requirements for SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety
View from the Top – Saxdor Yachts
The Saxdor 400 line Underpinned by an elongated version of the twin-stepped 320 hull and designed for a twin-outboard rig, the new Saxdor 400 is set to be an outstanding offshore performer, blending performance, seakeeping and efficiency at mid-range cruising
Twisted T300S
Built for abuse, this high-performance adventure craft wants for nothing, as Greg Copp discovers … In the 4x4 world, few companies carry as much kudos as Twisted Automotive. Renowned for their bespoke ‘zero-compromise’ Land Rovers, this company has always had