SEABOB Wildlife Diving
The virtually noiseless engine doesn’t disturb the silence underwater or scare the wildlfe in any way. Diver and shark move with equal agility and elegance, blending into one spine-tingling and unique underwater universe. No longer merely observing from the outside,
Grand Golden Line 650 HGLF
I am entirely confident that it will do a very serviceable job for most leisure boaters in most conditions. It’s rapid, it’s entertaining, it’s good to look at, and it’s safe, secure and sociable to use. There’s no doubt that
Fjord 36 Xpress
The dash arrangement is spot on – everything in its place and there’s a place for everything. It wrestles with being a superyacht tender and a weekender, while still being an exciting and practical sports boat. With two 350hp Verados
Seaward 39
The Seaward 39 is a bespoke old-school semi-displacement boat based on a well-proven design that cuts through rough weather with ease. It is a wet boat, but that does not matter as it is built to deal with that.
Silver Eagle BRX
The Eagle BRX is an indisputably fast, agile and exciting boat, with plenty of sheltered seating, furniture versatility and storage built in. With its moderate 20-degree deadrise, its modest weight of just 860kg and the top-rated 200hp engine on the
Superfly GT 42
By all accounts, the Superfly GT 42 from Flying Flipper is a boat worth watching out for … … how good it is to see the design and development of new models such as this being invested in once again
Yamarin 81 DC
If you spend a lot of time at the wheel, you’ll grow to respect the 81 DC’s unfussy dynamic behaviour as much as its endless features list and its distinctive looks. … you’ll be very satisfied with its al fresco
Boating Brothers in New Windermere Challenge?
Boating Brothers in New Windermere Challenge? At High Noon on 8th July 2017 the three Moscrop brothers Paul, Jonathan and Mark launched from the Ferry Nab slipway, Windermere on what we think is, remarkably, a voyage never before recorded. Their
Charente Maritime
There is so much to see and so little time to see it in. A walk around the cobbled streets will show you what life must have been like in Cardinal Richelieu’s time. The French love their sailing, and it
Parting the Waves – Suzuki Style
The robust engine displacement of 4.4 litres is matched by a high-performance 12.0:1 compression ratio, the highest ever for a production outboard engine. As first impressions go … these Suzuki 350s are superb. Parting the Waves – Suzuki Style
Icom-M85E VHF Handheld
Icom-M85E VHF Handheld Designed with an emphasis on commercial use, as well as marine leisure, the IC-M85E is a very compact, high-quality waterproof VHF marine handheld radio. It meets both marine and Private Business Radio (PBR) applications. Robustly constructed, the
Seaward 27
No doubt she will prove just as formidable as her previous siblings. … in keeping with the bespoke nature of this yard, there is a wide range of customisation available. Seaward 27 Greg Copp looks at the latest, traditionally built,
Mazu 42 Walk-Around
Mazu have done well to slip in a double berth and a compact luxury heads compartment with shower and vanity unit. I can’t imagine it is likely to get a huge amount of use as an overnighter, but if the
Dometic Chillers
Dometic have always been big in the field of boat chillers, and this year at the London Boat Show they had some serious new coolers on show. For the average middleweight sports boat owner their new Cool-Ice range looked spot
CB2000 AIS Transponder
CB2000 AIS Transponder The advanced CB2000 AIS transponder unit transforms the Icom IC-M506EURO and IC-M605EURO to VHF/DSC radios with Class B AIS transponders. The CB2000 also provides a simple solution for those customers who already own an IC-M506EURO or IC-M605EURO
Icom-M330GE
Icom-M330GE The IC-M330GE is the smallest fixed VHF radio on the market. Measuring only 156.5(W) × 66.5(H) × 110.1(D) mm, its face is the same size as a smartphone, making it ideal for a cockpit on RIBs and small sports
Lowrance FishHunter Pro and FishHunter 3D
Lowrance FishHunter Pro and FishHunter 3D The FishHunter Pro and FishHunter 3D are perfect pieces of kit for every type of fisherman. The only thing you require is a smartphone, and that doesn’t even need to have a signal.
Lowrance HOOK Fish Finder/Chartplotter Series
Lowrance HOOK Fish Finder/Chartplotter Series At the heart of the HOOK 2 fish finder/chartplotter series is Lowrance’s new auto-tuning sonar that actively corrects sonar settings for the clearest underwater view. Most models (the larger models) also feature a full navigational
Mercury VesselView
Mercury VesselView Mercury’s new VesselView 403 provides an all-in-one digital interface for all compatible Mercury/Marina products. Notably it also integrates an Active Trim interface, so that a separate Active Trim dash pad is not required if you have VesselView.
Ribcraft 7.8m
You get the impression that every aspect of the boat has been carefully thought through. This particular version is obviously not designed for the average family, though its seats would certainly win a few hearts and minds in rough weather.
Sting 610 DC
While a great many debut brands are to some degree a speculative venture into the unknown, this new Polish-built Norwegian cuddy is a very convincing leisure package. It offers plenty of pace, considerably more quality than the market’s most affordable
Ocqueteau Twin Test
Whatever model ticks your box, and however you specify it, both boats are built for a specific purpose, and both have abilities beyond their size. They are both … constructed with a no-frills approach, and represent good value for money.
Hardy 42
The helm set-up is great, offering very good visibility forward and over the beams. The Hardy 42 is a boat with a timeless design, which, like its siblings, never seems to lack in popularity … It would be fair to
Ribquest 7.8
Not that surprisingly, the build quality is rock solid. … this boat proved itself hugely capable in some big seas, providing a steady sure-footed ride, with responsive sporty handling to match. Ribquest 7.8 Greg Copp takes a close look at
Sealine C430
… even on a wet and gloomy day, with all the light that pours into the saloon, it feels warm and inviting. This coupé is safe, roomy and sociably arranged – inside and out. It’s also nippy, versatile (in the
