BOAT TESTS

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

Greg Copp explores the latest offering from the Stingher stable and discovers a typically tough and predictably stylish craft …    Built with a newly designed hull, the Stingher 840 GT from MRL RIBs is a boat that will likely Read More...

American in name, Scandinavian by nature. Greg Copp reports... Hearing for the first time that Wellcraft had launched a new boat, my initial thoughts went to a centre console fast fisher. After all, this US company has plenty of form Read More...

With a pedigree of no-nonsense sea-going boats behind it, the latest Antares has lost none of this brand’s persona. Greg Copp investigates... This new model follows closely in the footsteps of its sibling, the Antares 8. In keeping with the Antares design Read More...

Greg Copp examines the new M225 from Monterey and discovers a solid and fuel-efficient craft that provides a predictable point-and-shoot driving experience. The archetypal bowrider is an American concept, and over the years they have proven popular on both sides Read More...

Spacious and versatile, the sturdy Karnic 651 is more than just a Jack of all trades, as Greg Copp reports … This Cyprus-based company has never been slow in coming forward in terms of innovative designs. Karnic have a good Read More...

International PWC aficionado Tim Plumpton extols the virtues of Kawasaki’s return to the UK market and celebrates such with a look at 3 models of these supercharged beauties.  For a number of years, people have lamented: ‘Why are Kawasaki Jet Read More...

Greg Copp reports on a craft that is new to our shores and with a DNA that is blatantly Finnish. I have often joked that just as there is a ‘Purity Law’ in Bavaria, forbidding the brewing of substandard beer, in Read More...

HMS heads to Salcombe to test The Wolf Rock Boat Company’s latest offering, the Scandinavian-built IRON Boat. The first UK test of its kind, this much anticipated new ‘adventure’ brand boasts a world-class hull and no-nonsense looks … The Scandinavian Read More...

Due to hit our shores next year, the 50-knot Alizé is a sports boat with few equals. Greg Copp explains why … If you are familiar with Windy, then your first glance at their new 34 Alizé will have you thinking Read More...

Eye-catching yet practical, the Forza 37 is more than just a 50-knot day boat. Amsterdam-based Focus Motor Yachts are sadly a yacht builder we will see little evidence of in UK waters, as their range of stylish all-weather sports cruisers, Read More...

Fast, sharp and intuitive to use, Cyclone stretches your horizon. Greg Copp considers whether Raymarine’s new Cyclone radar is likely to go down a storm … The 4ft array will likely be the best option for most middleweight boats. Read More...

Alex Whittaker gets underway aboard a highly versatile 25ft sports craft with the potential for adventure … For many years, Jeanneau have cornered the European market with their centre consoles. Year after year they make refinements, and it shows. The Read More...