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History of Evinrude
The DNA of Innovation Alain Villemure is vice-president and general manager of the Marine Propulsion Systems Division at BRP. In this exclusive interview with PBR, he gives the inside take on both the Evinrude and Sea-Doo brands and the Read More...
Cowes–Torquay–Cowes Classic 2015
After a difficult year that has seen events cancelled and low turnouts, Dave Ormiston reports on a successful Cowes–Torquay–Cowes event that he hopes will be the start of a resurgence in offshore powerboat racing. Read More...
Bareboat RIB Charter
Peter Talbot discusses the pros and cons of the world of bareboat chartering … While you may mostly associate yachts with bareboat chartering, bareboat RIB charters are also now available in the UK. So with the necessary qualifications you can Read More...
Lundy Bound
Gary Workman recounts the tale of his latest group RIB adventure, this time from the North Devon port of Ilfracombe to experience the unique environment of the Isle of Lundy. Set amidst the mighty Atlantic, Lundy was a past Read More...
Beneteau Antares 8
The helm has a commanding position and plenty of all-round visibility. This boat is built in true practical Antares minimalist fashion. … it is tough, seaworthy and has a decent turn of performance as well as being fairly fuel efficient Read More...
Windy Coho 29
The 29 Coho is a very convincing distillation of the core qualities that set Windy apart. … it offers a driving experience so memorable that the provision of a cabin seems almost absurdly generous. It combines the imperious maturity of Read More...
Bella 700 RAID
This is a remarkably quiet, refined and comfortable boat. … with its laudable commitment to function and its resistance to the crowd-pleasing norm, the 700 RAID is as effective as it is distinctive. … it is without doubt one of Read More...
Chaparral 223 VRX Executive Jet
This is a very quick boat. Acceleration is vivid. Handling is crisp. The 223 is a million miles away from the original concept of a minimal jet boat. She can be the command centre for cruising, snacking, sunbathing, fishing, snorkelling, Read More...
Scorpion 8.1m
… it combines style, practicality and seaworthiness in a mix that few sports RIBs achieve. The overall condition of the boat is very good and it is a testament to Scorpion that this boat can look this good after 16 Read More...
Prestige 420
… the Prestige 420 is nimble for a 42-footer and her 17-degree deadrise hull is aggressive enough. The hull felt capable of taking on greater weather than most of us would wish … The Prestige gives all the below-decks Read More...
Bavaria 400 HT
The Bavaria 400HT is an impressive family-orientated sports cruiser designed to marry performance and practicality. Greg Copp gives his verdict … In my opinion, a sports cruiser is all about the driving experience first and accommodation second. However, with Bavaria’s Read More...
Flipper 880 ST
Alex Smith investigates the new flagship of Flipper’s Sport Top range. Bella have been building small leisure boats from their Finnish homeland for nearly 50 years, and today they remain as busy as ever. With five domestic production plants generating Read More...
Ballistic 7.8
The cruising efficiency is very acceptable. Ballistic built their reputation on rough-water handling, and certainly the hull coped well with the waves we had … The dash is expansive and has space for electronic goodies galore, which the boat comes Read More...
Robalo R200
The resolutely functional helm is a pleasant and comfortable place to be. The simplicity and execution of the design really appeals. Sparkling performance with the Merc 200. Landings were surprisingly soft. When punching through big waves she was quite magnificent Read More...
Halo Radar from Simrad
The aesthetics of the new installation are cool … with blue LEDs to illuminate the array at night. The system is very fast to start up and is almost instant for changes in range. Halo – A Circle of Light Read More...
Ocqueteau Timonier 725
We examine the 725 Timonier from Ocqueteau, a French, family-owned boatbuilding company that has been building boats for over 60 years. Ocqueteau is a family-owned boatbuilding yard based not far from La Rochelle, amid the shrimp and oyster growers Read More...
Bristol to Penarth Cruise
It was quite something to see 40 boats altogether as a family team that had obviously all bonded. … the conditions were superb, making this cruise an amazing first-time experience. Gary Workman tells the story of 40 RIBs and Read More...
Cranchi 33 Endurance
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Southampton Boat Show 2015
Southampton Boat Show is back - Date for your diary: Name: Southampton Boat Show 2015 Date: Friday 11 September – Sunday 20 September Read More...
Redbay Stormforce 650
… this latest Redbay 650 package is faster and more versatile than the one I enjoyed back in 2010. … this new, furniture-laden RIB achieves results out of all proportion to its pared-back predecessor … … whether you perch at Read More...
Quicksilver Activ 455
As a family boat that you can take anywhere on the back of the car, the Quicksilver Activ 455 has a lot going for it... it offers a great package for anyone who doesn’t want a bigger, more cumbersome boat... Read More...
Beneteau Antares 12 – Used Boat Test
Once you drive the Antares 12, or for that matter its coupé sister the Flyer 12, you begin to wonder how the competing yards manage to charge the prices they do. Launched in 2005 with a price tag of £220,000, Read More...
Yamarin Cross 75 BR
Put the throttle down and the pickup is tremendous … … the Cross 75 BR is precisely what it needs to be – a truly convincing flagship for a very impressive range. … if there’s nothing here that could reduce Read More...
Bavaria 400HT
The 400HT is a great boat to drive with what is no doubt an efficient, sea-friendly and tough hull It is practical and safe and has been designed with the family in mind … … due to its versatile hardtop Read More...
Seaward 25
The new Seaward 25 E14 is built on a successful formula that has stood the test of time … While tearing around at speed is great fun, there is something special about the more sedate progress of the Seaward … Read More...
