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Wild Kat Adventure
With just a tarp and a sleeping bag each, and a soft inflatable dinghy, Simon Everett and his friend Paul Fennell set out on a three day wild camping adventure. You have to love the outdoors, really love it, to Read More...
Finnmaster T7
I can’t help thinking that if they would only up that maximum engine from 250 to 300 hp, we really would have an outstanding boat on our hands. …obedience, sporting competence and solidity of build remain the real defining characteristics Read More...
RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show – 4th & 5th March
Suzuki to showcase the ultimate safety boat packages at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show - 4th & 5th March. Returning once again as the title sponsor of the RYA Dinghy Show, Suzuki Marine will be showcasing the very latest in Read More...
Cruisers 35 Express
The Express is as much a driver’s boat as it is a social platform… … the driving experience is one that will excite and thrill with the performance on tap. The hull is refined and efficient with plenty of grip Read More...
Used Boat – Hunton 904 RIB
Seated or standing, the helm set-up works very well. The attention to detail across the boat is impressive. Like its bigger siblings, the driving experience is perfectly honed with nothing left to chance. Used Boat – Hunton 904 RIB Greg Read More...
Promising year ahead for Cheetah Marine
Catamaran builders Cheetah Marine have reported a good year across all boating sectors. The company, based on the Isle of Wight, has a burgeoning order book for 2017 with 23 catamarans already on order, of which seven are currently in Read More...
Trusty T23
There is no doubt that Trusty have used the available space to the absolute maximum. The Trusty 23 is a single-purpose craft that does the job it is built for very well. Build quality and finish are outstanding, which is Read More...
Buster Magnum M5
It’s this blend of routine family compliance and snarling apocalyptic ferocity that makes the M5 such a charming paradox. … as a radically rapid family runabout for the skipper who wants the pliability of a knockabout hull alongside the undiluted Read More...
Windy Camira 39
With the Camira, Windy have upheld their tradition of producing mouth-watering sports cruisers. … another Windy classic that will cause some serious consideration for those with the budget available. Thrusting forward from standstill, the auto trim ensures the props are Read More...
Broom 39
… if you want a long-legged middleweight cruiser that punches above its weight, you can’t go wrong with a Broom 39. The build quality on the 39 is typically Broom – solid, well finished and overengineered. You get the feeling Read More...
Gemini Waverider 650
Alex Smith heads to Lymington for his first taste of Gemini’s multi-purpose 6.5m RIB. Most of us know Gemini either as the builder of Zapcat race boats or as the provider of patrol, police, customs, military and rescue vessels to Read More...
Finding the Faroes
The coastal scenery is magnificent and changes with the light … … every couple of seconds new facets were revealed as the filtered light enhanced the natural sculptures. The water was as clear as the finest gin … … many Read More...
Fairline Targa 34 – Used boat test report
When it comes to buying a boat, there is a lot to be said for owning something that someone else will inevitably want to own too. The fact that the Targa 34 survived so long is testament to its successful Read More...
Anytec 747 CAB
WATCH THE VIDEO The Anytec 747 CAB is quite a radical boat, which some may argue is too radical for many UK dayboaters. The only problem I can foresee is that once you have come to terms with driving the Read More...
Cheetah Unveil Containerised Catamaran
Cheetah’s flagship 9.2–11.2 m series is now configurable for worldwide transportation by 40ft container. The catamaran can be rapidly assembled and disassembled, enabling mobilisation from container to catamaran in a day. The vessel is particularly suitable for rapid response operations Read More...
Orkney Longliner 2
Simon Everett gets aboard the new Orkney Longliner 16 to see how this established boat has been updated and improved. The modular concept has been around in the automotive trade for many years. Orkney have introduced this versatility of Read More...
Quicksilver Activ Open 755
…the space, convertibility, family-friendly layout and level of performance are of a standard that will appeal to many middle-of-the-road boating families. It looks good, goes well and can accommodate six without overcrowding … I didn’t find any failings in the Read More...
Ribquest 10m
… you could spec the Ribquest 10m with a loose mosaic of pink scatter cushions and it would still be a rough-weather, distance-making RIB of rare and gratifying potency. … if the all-action fit-out is not quite your cup of Read More...
Atlantic 42
Aft cabin boats have a fiercely loyal fan club and when you go on board one you understand why. For some skippers it is the ease with which they can sell the boat to potentially reluctant family members. Atlantic 42 Read More...
Selva Elegance 6.7m
When it comes to design, the Italians are masters of their craft. Simon Everett savours the stylish Selva Elegance 6.7 against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Como. With the Italian Alps and a shimmering lake in the background, the Selva Read More...
Venture Cup Offshore Race Cancelled
The Venture Cup Offshore Race has been cancelled. The official statement made was as follows: It is with enormous regret that we must advise you that the 2016 Venture Cup has been cancelled. Delivering an event of this scale was Read More...
Axopar 28TT
The GRP-built Axopar 28TT, like the recent plethora of fast offshore craft hailing from the Baltic, has radical and aggressive styling. When you consider what you are getting for your money, the Axopar 28TT is a no-brainer for the wind-in-your-hair Read More...
Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship 2016
The Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship national final winners in 2015 were presented with brand-new RIBs for their clubs. ‘Many of the kids who compete in the Championship go on to contribute hugely to their clubs as volunteers and in Read More...
Sargo Explorer 28
If you require a boat that you can use right through the winter and cruise comfortably in through thick and thin, then look no further. The ride the hull gives is very forgiving, and she can really be chucked around, Read More...
Humber Sports Pro 8.5
The Humber Sports Pro 8.5 is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, as Simon Everett discovers. You have to cast your mind back to 1988 for when the first 8.5m RIB was built, and it was a Humber built for Read More...
