Island RIBs

Island 10 Series RIB

HMS steps aboard what has become quite a rare breed of craft these days – a genuine offshore British-designed and -manufactured RIB. With 700hp on its tail and a host of 21st-century technology to enhance its traditional merits, the new Island 10m packs an impressive punch.

XO EXPLR 44

XO EXPLR 44

One of the most serious adventure craft money can buy.

Yamaha eBike

On Yer e-Bike!

HMS explains the relevance and synergy e-bikes have with boats, then sets about testing two models selected from Yamaha’s all-new e-bike offering.

Fjord 39 XL/XP

Fjord 39 XL/XP

Oozing Mediterranean style, this is still a tough Nordic/Germanic powerboat.

Atlantic RIBs 7.6m

Atlantic RIBs 7.6m

Made in China and assembled in the UK, a brand-new make of RIB is about to hit our shores at a price hard to ignore. Who is behind this new entity?

Wally power 50

Wally Power 50

HMS will be ‘extending his weekends’ after testing the latest 13m twin 400hp offering from Swedish builder Nimbus Boats.

Boot 2024 RoundUp

Boot 2024 RoundUp

After nine days of boot Düsseldorf 2024, the boating and water sports industry delivered a positive verdict on the trade fair. A great show enjoyed by all, roll on 2025…

Les Sables – Coast of Light

Ports of Call: Les Sables – Coast of Light

Committed ribster Jonathan Peers relates the story of a memorable day’s adventure from his home port of Holyhead, Anglesey, to the port of Peel on the Isle of Man’s west coast.

The Sinking of the Carlton Queen

Scuba divers on the Red Sea liveaboard Carlton Queen, which capsized in April 2023, view the incident and its aftermath very differently to the vessel’s operator. Christian Hanson, a UK diver on that fateful voyage, tells of his and his fellow passengers’ escape, the aftermath and the critical lessons learned …

France

Heading South

‘Variety is the spice of life’, so the saying goes. So have you ever pondered the prospect of heading by road with your boat to the South of France – what might be involved, how much might it cost and what destinations could await?

Crossing the Threshold

The recent ICOMIA report questioning the eco-sustainability of e-power over fossil fuels has delivered several significant outcomes.

Durdle Door

The Ever-Changing Coast

HMS climbs aboard a 3.5m RIB and sets off to explore the unique sights and wonders of Dorset’s ancient coastline.

Hard-Hitting Evidence

With our full blessing, the MAIB selected PBR to publish a specially written article on the dangers related to the operation of commercial passenger/experience rides.

Back to Basics Part 5: Boat Handling

In the fifth part of this Back to Basics series, Paul Glatzel looks at the vital issue of handling your craft.

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