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Humber Sports Pro 8.5
The Humber Sports Pro 8.5 is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, as Simon Everett discovers. You have to cast your mind back to 1988 for when the first 8.5m RIB was built, and it was a Humber built for Read More...
Anytec 747
https://youtu.be/C1zR3NNFUig
Ballistic 7.8m
https://youtu.be/cbEY9UHRxW0
Chaparral 327 SSX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMUTe5P_DUY
C- Kip Sea Ranger 39 – Used Boat Test Report
https://youtu.be/5o7Ajorm88I
Bargain Units
When looking for new electronics it is not always the most modern units that are required. When thinking about what you need from your chartplotter, a new out-of-the-box but ‘end of line’ unit can sometimes offer everything you need for Read More...
Cowes–Torquay–Cowes Classic 2015
After a difficult year that has seen events cancelled and low turnouts, Dave Ormiston reports on a successful Cowes–Torquay–Cowes event that he hopes will be the start of a resurgence in offshore powerboat racing. Read More...
Bareboat RIB Charter
Peter Talbot discusses the pros and cons of the world of bareboat chartering … While you may mostly associate yachts with bareboat chartering, bareboat RIB charters are also now available in the UK. So with the necessary qualifications you can Read More...
Lundy Bound
Gary Workman recounts the tale of his latest group RIB adventure, this time from the North Devon port of Ilfracombe to experience the unique environment of the Isle of Lundy. Set amidst the mighty Atlantic, Lundy was a past Read More...
Stingher 900GT – Test Report
Simon Everett braves the chill to bring you the low-down on the latest and greatest of the Stingher line-up, the enviable 900GT Custom. Stingher have made a big impact on the RIB scene, with hundreds of happy customers enjoying their Read More...
Rouen 24 Hour Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cH4fTC6GRo
The G2 Summit
It’s stunning to look at, stunning to drive. Seeing the new G2 in the flesh for the first time is a genuinely exciting experience. … the driving experience is not only enhanced but made simpler and safer. Perhaps it’s fitting Read More...
Osprey Vipermax 6.8
I’m sure any boat manufacturer would be proud to have such a great performer in their current stable. It most certainly is not a boat that will break! It benefits from having one of the best hulls ever designed for Read More...
Windy Coho 29
The 29 Coho is a very convincing distillation of the core qualities that set Windy apart. … it offers a driving experience so memorable that the provision of a cabin seems almost absurdly generous. It combines the imperious maturity of Read More...
Rampart Boats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFPgoq5HToc
Chaparral 223 VRX Executive Jet
This is a very quick boat. Acceleration is vivid. Handling is crisp. The 223 is a million miles away from the original concept of a minimal jet boat. She can be the command centre for cruising, snacking, sunbathing, fishing, snorkelling, Read More...
Claydon Reeves Aeroboat
With its vast reserves of power, its other-worldly shape and its radically tapered aft sections, the stirring Aeroboat has the capacity to be very special indeed. … the layout and finish of each boat are governed by the customer, but Read More...
Ballistic 7.8
The cruising efficiency is very acceptable. Ballistic built their reputation on rough-water handling, and certainly the hull coped well with the waves we had … The dash is expansive and has space for electronic goodies galore, which the boat comes Read More...
Scarab 255 HO Impulse
… the 255 remains a very effective demonstration of how versatile, comfortable, accommodating and user-friendly a relatively compact platform can be. … our test day would lead me to speculate that the 255 is unlikely to be quite the snappy, Read More...
Sarissa 737 Speedmaster
In terms of aesthetic impact and sporting promise, there can be few RIBs in the world with greater stage presence than this. … there are several areas where the finish of the 737 falls short of these otherwise gratifying standards. Read More...
Robalo R200
The resolutely functional helm is a pleasant and comfortable place to be. The simplicity and execution of the design really appeals. Sparkling performance with the Merc 200. Landings were surprisingly soft. When punching through big waves she was quite magnificent Read More...
Halo Radar from Simrad
The aesthetics of the new installation are cool … with blue LEDs to illuminate the array at night. The system is very fast to start up and is almost instant for changes in range. Halo – A Circle of Light Read More...
Ocqueteau Timonier 725
We examine the 725 Timonier from Ocqueteau, a French, family-owned boatbuilding company that has been building boats for over 60 years. Ocqueteau is a family-owned boatbuilding yard based not far from La Rochelle, amid the shrimp and oyster growers 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.
Jeanneau Velasco 37F
With the excellent fuel range, this is a boat that will enable holiday cruising to create many fond memories. … given her wide beam she performs very well. The accommodation considerations are the main features of the Velasco, but the Read More...
