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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ribquest 7.8
This is a superb combination of engine and hull. As the seas became rougher, the ride remained completely unflustered. Every time I drive a RIB instead of my own hard hull, I bless their integral, all-around fendering. It was the Read More...
Ranieri Cayman 19 Sport
The boat responds well to the engine trim and gives a well-balanced ride. … the ride the Cayman’s hull gave was very acceptable and possessed a good degree of ‘seakindliness’. … while it’s a safe degree of power for a Read More...
XO 250
Open sports boats like the XO 250 are becoming increasingly popular. They are a great alternative to the big RIB, especially as they offer more comfort. This boat, in true Finnish character, has combined practicality, style and seakeeping. It is Read More...
Bavaria 400HT
The 400HT is a great boat to drive with what is no doubt an efficient, sea-friendly and tough hull It is practical and safe and has been designed with the family in mind … … due to its versatile hardtop Read More...
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...
