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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...

Stingher 900GT – Test Report

Simon Everett braves the chill to bring you the low-down on the latest and greatest of the Stingher line-up, the enviable 900GT Custom. Stingher have made a big impact on the RIB scene, with hundreds of happy customers enjoying their Read More...

Barracuda by Safehaven Marine

… the wide-ranging potential of this craft is plain to see.  Safehaven Marine have taken an innovative approach to weapon deployment on the Barracuda. The innovative design of the vessel utilises various stealth technologies to produce a lower radar cross Read More...

Four Winns V255

For a couple or a young family this boat certainly makes the grade as a capable weekender … … up top in the cockpit is really where this boat ticks, as there is plenty of space and great commanding views.  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...

Osprey Vipermax 6.8

I’m sure any boat manufacturer would be proud to have such a great performer in their current stable. It most certainly is not a boat that will break! It benefits from having one of the best hulls ever designed for 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...

Weird but Wonderful – Aston Martin AM37

… with a heritage defined by racetrack excellence and Bond film glamour, you can see why Aston Martin’s marine debut is a noteworthy event.  This dynamic 37-footer is designed to be ‘luxurious and fast’ and to ‘marry the finest features’ 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...

Claydon Reeves Aeroboat

With its vast reserves of power, its other-worldly shape and its radically tapered aft sections, the stirring Aeroboat has the capacity to be very special indeed. … the layout and finish of each boat are governed by the customer, but 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...

Bavaria 32 Sport

For the newcomer, it is a package they can get to grips with – without breaking the bank in the process. From a driver’s point of view, the helm is pretty good – everything is where you need it. Engine 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...

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Frauscher 747 Mirage

Hugo Montgomery-Swan heads to Italy’s Lake Garda to experience Frauscher’s latest new ‘recruit’, the modernistic, ‘Bauhaus’-styled, closed bow, Mirage 747. Frauscher are an acclaimed Austrian boatbuilder recognised throughout Europe for their commitment to building handcrafted luxury sports craft for a 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...

Scarab 255 HO Impulse

… the 255 remains a very effective demonstration of how versatile, comfortable, accommodating and user-friendly a relatively compact platform can be. … our test day would lead me to speculate that the 255 is unlikely to be quite the snappy, Read More...

Sarissa 737 Speedmaster

In terms of aesthetic impact and sporting promise, there can be few RIBs in the world with greater stage presence than this. … there are several areas where the finish of the 737 falls short of these otherwise gratifying standards. Read More...

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