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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...

Sargo Explorer 28

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...

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...

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...

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