Princess V42
The reality is that regardless of time, this boat is still a superbly built, beautifully finished and highly capable offshore sports cruiser. It seems that after 15 years or so, the Princess V42 has become a bit of a forgotten
Weird but Wonderful – Marino Mustang
With its family-driven race heritage, its engaging performance and its unapologetic 60s flair, it’s a boat that will no doubt sell like hot cakes In a hard turn, there’s plenty of old-school heel, but inevitably a lot of your pace
RIB-X Explorer 760
The 760 remains a laudably rapid, stylish and entertaining family boat with a spacious deck and a rare degree of Britishness in both design and construction It is clear that the 760 has the potential to forge itself a key
Orkney Pilot House 25 & 27
The Pilot House has been conceived and executed as a stately cruising boat for boaters who engage in activities … The ride in waves was comfortable thanks to the blend of vee hull to break her fall and solid seakeeping
Weird but Wonderful: Outcut 29.5
This modular 30ft catamaran is very simple to configure and customise. … the Outcut is all about making the freedom of boating easier to enjoy. … the Outcut 29.5 is tailor-made for the kinds of coastal shallows that conventional 30ft
Fletcher 19 GTS
In all, a great family boat that has a cheeky side to her when you want it. With this boat you get the chance of some spirited driving when things are getting feisty … Fletcher 19 GTS Once the owner
Simrad AP48
Simrad AP48 The new Simrad AP48 autopilot controller is a dedicated control head for Simrad Continuum autopilot systems housed within an optically bonded 4.1" full-colour display. It provides an ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle with full access to Continuum steering and
Clear Aries Cabin
… with its excellent helming, its unerring balance, its crisp responses and its uncommonly dry ride, this boat has the power to put a very broad smile on your face. … it’s so nimble and light-footed in its application of
Dusseldorf Boat Show – January 2016
To see so many small builders… producing really first-class work helps revitalise your enthusiasm for marine recreation It’s sexy, fast, beautifully built and completely unlike anything else in the world. How wonderful would the world be if all boats were
Weird but Wonderful – Rand Picnic
This young Danish company is already beginning to build itself a very likable and very authentic heritage. … it is a desirable and resoundingly effective boat with more than a whiff of prestige about it. If you fancy a tangent
Scand Dynamic 1100
A repowered boat is a good choice if you want something different that goes and handles much like a modern boat, but costs a fraction of the price. These boats are renowned for their nimble handing and ability to deal
Jeanneau Prestige 46
Somebody once said to me that a Prestige 46 was a thinking man’s Fairline … … this boat is a genuinely capable cruiser that rarely fails to impress. Price has always been a strong point with Jeanneau. Jeanneau Prestige 46
Yamaha EX Sport
Yamaha’s entry-level EX is subtly better than Sea-Doo’s entry-level Spark in a great many ways. It enjoys enhanced pickup, allied to a more generous features list, plus three-man capacity and an extra dose of power as standard. This is a
Selva 600 Evolution
The Selva 600 is a useful family RIB in a compact package that performs very adequately when married to the Selva XSR 100. The stylish red and black livery looks superb on the water and sets what is otherwise a
Cormate T27
There’s no doubting the class of this boat. As a platform for lunch, or indeed as an object of loveliness to admire in its own right, it’s first rate. The softness of the ride is also commendable, as are the
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
Husky R6
The Husky R6… combines all the graces and practicalities of a family boat with rapid performance, good handling and quick steering. Its capabilities exceed its size, and its build quality, which is just as evident behind the scenes, is reassuring.
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895
Watch the video The MF895 is really an already proven concept, being very closely based on the 855. When it comes to the heads, this boat excels for a 30-footer – there is a shower behind the door with
Dusseldorf Boat Show 2017
Alex Smith hunts down 10 of the best and most novel boats from the world’s biggest indoor show. The Dusseldorf Boat Show is a wonderful event. Set in 17 halls (each of which could gobble up an entire tray of
Gemini 880 Waverider
Stylish but purposeful, capable and confidence-inspiring, the Gemini Waverider 880 is a truly great hand-built custom craft… To drive this boat is a pleasure… it all speaks class. Deck space aboard the 880 is generous and affords good access
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
Axopar 24 T-Top
See video at Axopar Video When you consider what you are getting for your money, the Axopar 24 T-Top is a no-brainer… … she made light work of cutting her way through the choppy narrows at wide-open throttle. [it]
Weird but wonderful – Nitra 22P
Stockholm-based Nitra are forging a name for themselves as builders of some very extreme speed machines. It’s wonderfully menacing to look at … … this is an authentic race machine you and I could feasibly own. Weird but wonderful –
Hunton RS43/XRS43
The day was horrible, with 20-knot winds, but the XRS was superb. You can’t help but drive this boat hard, which is made all the easier by the incredibly smooth ride. Hunton have always been about performance and perfection, which
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
