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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...
Selva 600 RIB
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 Read More...
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895
Check out the full review in Issue 137.
Chaparral 246 SSi
Even in her fairly standard guise, the level of sophistication is a cut above the norm. You certainly get your money’s worth with the Chaparral … The helm is nicely laid out and has a sporty air about it. PBR 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...
Cranchi Launch New Yachts
Italian boatbuilders Cranchi have launched three new yachts with Volvo Penta engines and IPS propulsion systems as part of their new ‘Evoluzione’ series. The E52 F flybridge and E52 S hardtop yachts are both powered by twin Volvo Penta D8-IPS700s, while 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...
Ranieri Cayman 23S
A good set of features in a nicely styled package… What’s not to like? … running the face of the rollers showed no hint of yawing or the bow digging in. Instead of seeking the last half a knot, 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...
Weird but Wonderful: Galeon 500 Fly
The fact that a boat of this calibre and ingenuity can be purchased ‘off the shelf’ as a standard platform for sensible money is a wonderful thing. … the 500 Fly is not just the best yacht in its class, 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...
XO 360 – On test in this issue
Greg Copp explains his affinity with Scandinavian craft and tests the latest prototype to emerge, the imposing and impressive XO 360 …
Europa 5.2 RIB
The Tohatsu BFT60 on the transom is plenty of engine, despite the fact that the hull is rated for 80hp. The hull is a well-proven shape from the Zodiac stable, with a curved forefoot and a single, straight strake that Read More...
New Engine for Yamaha PWCs – Yamaha Waverunner
The RIDE system was fantastic as a toy and safety system. Yamaha have focused on making their WaveRunners more exciting and fun, rather than on increasing speed. New Engine for Yamaha PWCs Greg Goulding discusses the changes in the modern-day Read More...
Marlin 23S
The Marlin range is designed for enjoyment rather than bravery. The layout, features and aesthetics are family-friendly and will suit cruising exploration activities and water sports enthusiast families to a T. Buyers of the Marlin aren’t after a weather-beating workboat Read More...
Damen RHIB 1050
The deck is as low as possible to improve the centre of gravity while enhancing weather protection. Like any good offshore RIB, the sponsons are raised at the bow. Impressive though the hull is, inboard the boat is where Damen’s Read More...
Windy Grand Mistral 37
There is one word that describes Windy build and finish and that is ‘superb’. The ride is very solid with very little slamming or drumming in the hull. Though accommodation is second on the list of design priorities with this Read More...
Scorpion Sting to Silurian
In this special 3-part feature we look at the history of the iconic Scorpion Sting, review its successor, the all new Silurian, and have an exclusive chat to Scorpion RIBs MD Patrick Byrne, the man behind the wheel. Check it Read More...
A Boat for All Seasons
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...
Regal 2800 Bowrider
Aboard this handsome Regal 28, no matter where you recline, the layout of the boat’s interior is such that the entire experience is a shared one. … the 2800’s stepped Raymond Hunt-designed hull presents a very soft-riding moderate-vee profile, which Read More...
