Dark and stealth-like, this devil-may-care powerboat lives up to its name. This boat would not be complete without a high-tech helm. Few boats have such an appropriate tag as the Sacs Rebel … It even looks rebellious. There

This rakish RIB offers a wealth of features, and a level of performance rarely found in a 7m boat. Athens-based Salamanis Marine, with their history stretching back over 30 years, are a company well established in their local waters as

Clean and green, and with limited servicing needs, the electric Pulse 63 RIB is set for the commercial sector.  The concept of electric planing power may be in its infancy, but there is an ever-increasing movement pushing this technology forward

Economical and accommodating, the M class makes a strong case for the multihull passage maker.   The long hull windows flood the lower deck with natural light. When it comes to stretching the horizon, it is hard to

Few passage makers stand the test of time like a Grand Banks, as their re-engineered 54 shows. Greg Copp reports on the redesigning of a classic … With a 60-year proven pedigree, Grand Banks have always been seen as one

Alex Whittaker tests a high-speed adventure vessel with a refined interior … This boat is a paradox. With the right engine package, she can top 50 knots, punch waves and corner like Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder. This wheelhouse adventure vessel looks

With its tall hull and tough no-nonsense appearance, this is an adventure craft with few rivals, as Greg Copp reports … The new Mazu 62 is the latest in a line-up of six luxury hardtop and open models offered by

Alex Whittaker test-drives two sassy new bowriders that come with a unique addition – a mini cuddy! Sea Ray have brought out two ‘Euro’ versions of their new SDX 250 luxury bowrider. However, fear not: these fine sports boats eschew

Greg Copp examines the latest Swift Trawler from Beneteau and finds a versatile, traditional and yet contemporary craft that leaves no stone unturned. Versatile dining space. Based on the design of the 2018 Swift Trawler 47, the new ST 48

Alex Whittaker drives a sports boat that seems to have it all … But does it? I like Finnmasters. I have driven friends’ examples over the years. I have always found them versatile boating machines. Although they are a Scandi brand,

A compact weekender with a good balance of creature comforts and performance. The new Atlantic Marine 730 Sun Cruiser is a walk-around cabin boat that offers a very generous dose of performance. Fitted with a 350hp Mercury Verado outboard, this

Greg Copp reports on a versatile sports boat that is as tough as it is stylish and that has a number of powerful engine options available. This Finnish company has always focused on middleweight sports boats, and as a result

Fast, seaworthy and seriously tough, the Viggo C8 is Sweden’s best-kept boating secret. Greg Copp takes a close look … Rarely do we test boats without a UK dealership, however the Swedish Viggo C8 is an exception. We had good reasons:

Alex Whittaker test-drives two sassy new bowriders that come with a unique addition – a mini cuddy! Outboard version with a 250hp Mercury Four Stroke Sea Ray have brought out two ‘Euro’ versions of their new SDX 250

PBR’s Alex Whittaker flies south to the Bay of Cannes to test the latest open-cockpit, two-berth sports offering from Axopar. Unless you have been living off-grid in Borneo these past few years, you will certainly be aware of the Axopar phenomenon

Stunning and decadent, this 43ft maxi RIB is a driver’s delight.  Big RIB design is often driven by the need to provide a level of features that outpaces the competition. In this department, the ZAR 130 is clearly a front

Offering five hours of electric displacement cruising, the 58 Fly hits the water in autumn. When it comes to leaving a low carbon footprint, hybrid power is one of the most realistic options open to boating at the moment. Slovenia-based

Reborn after 52 years, this legendary powerboat still sets a pace few craft can match. Greg Copp reports on a revamped timeless classic … We all love a classic in some form or another. Be it the original or a

Greg Copp test-drives a fast, frugal and sure-footed craft genuinely built to cover the sea miles. With the big outboard making a strong presence in the marine industry, it is unusual to find a new RIB manufacturer with purely sterndrives on

Redesigned from the keel up, no stone goes unturned with Sargo’s new 28, as Greg Copp reports … The wheelhouse is generous in size. With Nordstar’s recent launch of their new 28+ (last issue of PBR), it seems our

Never a ‘shrinking violet’ when given the chance to get behind a wheel, be it on land or at sea, we sent PBR’s TMS on a quest to choose an ultimate 4x4 performance combo. As you will see, this matchmaking

Joe Mourant provides PBR with an exclusive ‘access all areas’ tour of the much-publicised Jersey Lifeboat Association’s new Gemini 880 lifeboat, Albert Pinel, before getting taken on a nail-biting exercise in harrowing conditions off the perilous Jersey coast.  Noirmont Point

Greg Copp explores this new tune on an old fiddle, but a rhythm only the tone-deaf can ignore.  Reworking an old design is commonplace in the marine industry, and often for good reason. This is exactly what Nord Star have

With a 27-year production run, the latest version of this long-legged sea warrior still cuts the mustard, as Greg Copp discovered.   There are many ‘ageless classics’ – some are simply reworked retro designs, and some are the real deal.