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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...
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...
Axopar 28TT
The GRP-built Axopar 28TT, like the recent plethora of fast offshore craft hailing from the Baltic, has radical and aggressive styling. When you consider what you are getting for your money, the Axopar 28TT is a no-brainer for the wind-in-your-hair 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 …
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...
Boot Dusseldorf 2016 Round Up
Dusseldorf Boat Show: 10 Powerboat Highlights Alex Smith visits Europe’s biggest indoor boat show in search of 10 powerboats worth getting excited about.
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...
Cranchi 33 Endurance
It doesn't matter your age, how much money you have in your bank account we all want to be more successful in our lives people who are unhappy.
Suzuki DF200A
In practice, Suzuki tend to play the good-value-for-money card by coming in with lower prices than their main rival. … it is exceptionally quiet, with hardly any discernible vibration at tickover and low speeds. Suzuki DF200A Robert Greenwood reports on Read More...
Sunseeker Portofino 32
The Portofino 32 proves you do not need to spend a fortune to own a fast and capable offshore powerboat. … this is a boat that can still be enjoyed as much as the boat in the neighbouring berth that Read More...
Finnmaster T8
… there’s a balance to the shape and a meaty, feline physicality to the style that is profoundly striking. … the absence of external walkways means you get a cockpit that is wide as well as long – and its Read More...
The Second Coming: Draco 27 RS
The 27 RS is no self-indulgent retro folly. It doesn’t attempt to lure the buyer by pandering to the inherited blueprint of Draco’s fondly regarded past. This is a very serious, well-built and sensibly equipped conveyance for seasoned grown-ups who Read More...
Evinrude 30 MPE
… the simplicity of switching between the two tanks meant I could repeat the change several times. Currently there is considerable interest in the research and development of the system from our waterborne services … The dangers associated with petrol Read More...
Fairline Targa 40
The Targa 40 is an impressive offshore boat that still cuts the mustard today. Unlike many of its newer contemporaries it does not sacrifice seakeeping, handling and performance for the sake of extra accommodation. Internally, the Targa 40 offers a Read More...
Stingher 800GT Sport Custom
This latest 800GT is a fine leisure platform, with a quality features list plus the added boon of truly pristine dynamic balance. … the sheer poise of this fast and frugal twin-engined 800GT feels much too close to perfect for Read More...
Cobra 9.5 Twin-Rig F300
The handling of the long hull is sedate and relaxed – even at high speed the boat remains composed and precise. There was no evidence of the chine walking associated with the very early Cobras … The combination of the Read More...
Paragon Ranger 25
Get underway and despite a limited top end of around 33 knots, her sea manners are truly excellent. Those radically acute hull angles mean plenty of heel and lots of grip in the turn, allied to a ride as soft Read More...
Bayliner Element XL
… it is good to see Bayliner bucking the trend with a boat that works so hard to get things right for those with limited funds and basic experience. … this remains a very easy boat to drive, with precisely Read More...
Aximut Magellano Collection – The Italian Job
The hull handles the sea extremely well and has a very cushioned impact with the waves. The shapes of the Magellano models provide greater interior volume, leading to increased on-board comfort. The Italian Job PBR takes a brief look at Read More...
Fjords, Mountains, Waterfalls, Orchards and a Glacier
Graeme and I both thoroughly enjoyed the trip, which at various times proved exciting, challenging, tiring, hard work and lots of fun. The preparation beforehand and our flexible approach helped us get the most out of our trip to this Read More...
