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Husky R8s 36
This is a very exciting and yet easy boat to drive. It combines all the luxuries and practicalities of a family boat with blinding performance, good handling and quick steering. It is exceedingly tough externally, which is matched by the Read More...
Sessa Islamorada 23
Sessas are well built and not known for structural problems A full mechanical survey is a must in any boat, but with an older petrol boat, ascertaining exactly how it performs during a pre-purchase sea trial is equally important Sessa Read More...
Chris-Craft Calypso 30
The boat’s standard specification is impressive and includes goodies that might not appear at all on more modestly priced boats The Calypso 30 is a boat with few faults and an awful lot to offer Customisation looms large with the Read More...
Avon 340 Seasport Deluxe
A great tender from a returning brand. The hull on the Avon is pretty impressive; even an inexperienced driver is safe, which is important if you’ll be letting your children loose at the helm. The Avon Seasport is the type Read More...
Chris Craft 22
As a comfortable family craft that can stretch its legs when needed, this boat is pretty unique in this country. The standard of finish to the gelcoat is outstanding, and when you lift the engine hatch you find that this Read More...
Boston Whaler 270
You expect a Boston Whaler to work well, feel robust and drive obediently – and the new 270 Dauntless does exactly that. For those who favour substance over bravado, this is an indisputably capable, versatile and reliable family companion. When Read More...
Greenline 36
The Greenline 36 does not try to be all things to all men. It is a long-legged cruiser that aims to provide frugal family cruising. First impressions count with the Hybrid 36. Greenline 36 Innovation seems to be the keyword Read More...
Fjord 42 to Debut at SBS
Fjord 42 to Debut at SBS Inspiration Motor Yachts will be hosting the UK debut of the new Fjord 42 Open at the Southampton Boat Show this year. The range of Fjord day/weekend cruisers already spans 36 to 48 ft Read More...
Sargo 36 Fly
The Sargo 36 is a truly exciting boat to drive with its razor-sharp handling. Though capable at all speeds, you will find yourself driving faster than you intend as a result of its smooth ride and relatively low sound Read More...
Galia 750HT
At wide-open throttle, pushing past the 30-knot barrier, the Galia proved to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing … This boat benefits from not trying to be all things to all men. The standard of build in the Galia 750 Read More...
TheYachtMarket.com and Powerboat & RIB Magazine Collaborate
TheYachtMarket.com and Powerboat & RIB Magazine Collaborate TheYachtMarket.com, the UK’s leading marine advertising portal supporting broker sales, and Title Sponsor of ‘TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show’, has selected Powerboat & RIB Magazine as its exclusive ‘publication of choice’. This means both Read More...
Finnmaster Pilot 7 Weekend
She might not have been designed as a sports boat, but somebody thought about this craft’s alter ego when designing the helm layout. As the day got rougher it was apparent that the Pilot 7 was built to take a Read More...
Voyage to the End of the World
The team worked together superbly and held their nerve as gradually, with each pounding, stomach-lurching wave, we fulfilled our dream and rounded the Horn. Our brave RIBs took a battering as the towering waves swallowed us up and spat us Read More...
Shearwater 890S
The Shearwater 890S is a great rival to the mainstream brands of big sports RIBs/superyacht tenders available in this country. It has much going for it, not least price and build quality. Cutting around the photo boat, the 890S proved Read More...
Tremadog Bay
A posh high tea on the terrace is an absolute bargain, and the views are sublime. Older readers may just remember that baffling 1960s thriller/sci-fi series The Prisoner, which was set at Portmeirion. The wildlife here is abundant, and you Read More...
Ocqueteau Timonier 615
Out in the cockpit, which is completely self-draining, there is more space than many similar boats from other makes. At just over 6m the 615 has a useful balance between the accommodation and open cockpit. The spacious wheelhouse gives rise Read More...
West Coast Adventure
In the 12 miles we’d only seen four other walkers. Planning ahead of trips allows you to get the most out of your time away and can be part of the enjoyment. Quite simply, nothing beats good planning. I’ve found Read More...
Bavaria E40
The entire layout is very sensible – a great deal of thought has been given to how the boat will be used and those aspects given emphasis. The helm has a glorious view surrounding the boat, being slightly elevated from Read More...
XO 360
Where it excels is in providing those key creature comforts needed to drive and navigate fast in all weathers. The saloon/main cabin rightly is the place to be. Running into the strengthening F4 you could feel and see the sharp Read More...
Nimbus 305 Coupé
The 305 Coupé is an impressive boat given that it performs with one relatively modest engine. It can be many things to many people without compromise, while offering a solid level of build to match its sea credentials. The hull Read More...
Cobra 9.5m Nautique
This is a very capable boat built by a company with a lot of experience in big luxury RIBs. It is good to see that the Cobra has not lost its bite, as it does a very good job of Read More...
Draco 22RS
It is meant as a runabout picnic boat, but the handling and seakeeping are a cut above the norm, as one would expect from this pedigree. This is a serious boat that drivers will enjoy and newcomers will find easy Read More...
Raymarine – Quantum CHIRP Radar & Dragonfly 7 PRO
The dragonfly is bonded for all-weather performance and guaranteed never to fog up. It is claimed that the Dragonfly display offers superb clarity at 600 feet, even at speed, thanks to DownVision CHIRP technology. Quantum’s solid-state design and efficient electronics Read More...
Cobra 7.7 Suzuki/Yamaha Solent Shoot-Out
This is Cobra’s most popular RIB and with good reason. It is easy to tow and launch and yet is big enough to rough it offshore. It is a high-quality British-built boat that has been meticulously designed as a fast Read More...
Princess V42
The reality is that regardless of time, this boat is still a superbly built, beautifully finished and highly capable offshore sports cruiser. It seems that after 15 years or so, the Princess V42 has become a bit of a forgotten Read More...
