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Weird but Wonderful – Marino Mustang
With its family-driven race heritage, its engaging performance and its unapologetic 60s flair, it’s a boat that will no doubt sell like hot cakes In a hard turn, there’s plenty of old-school heel, but inevitably a lot of your pace Read More...
Weird but Wonderful: Outcut 29.5
This modular 30ft catamaran is very simple to configure and customise. … the Outcut is all about making the freedom of boating easier to enjoy. … the Outcut 29.5 is tailor-made for the kinds of coastal shallows that conventional 30ft Read More...
Fletcher 19 GTS
In all, a great family boat that has a cheeky side to her when you want it. With this boat you get the chance of some spirited driving when things are getting feisty … Fletcher 19 GTS Once the owner Read More...
Simrad AP48
Simrad AP48 The new Simrad AP48 autopilot controller is a dedicated control head for Simrad Continuum autopilot systems housed within an optically bonded 4.1" full-colour display. It provides an ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle with full access to Continuum steering and Read More...
Clear Aries Cabin
… with its excellent helming, its unerring balance, its crisp responses and its uncommonly dry ride, this boat has the power to put a very broad smile on your face. … it’s so nimble and light-footed in its application of Read More...
Weird but Wonderful – Rand Picnic
This young Danish company is already beginning to build itself a very likable and very authentic heritage. … it is a desirable and resoundingly effective boat with more than a whiff of prestige about it. If you fancy a tangent Read More...
Scand Dynamic 1100
A repowered boat is a good choice if you want something different that goes and handles much like a modern boat, but costs a fraction of the price. These boats are renowned for their nimble handing and ability to deal Read More...
Jeanneau Prestige 46
Somebody once said to me that a Prestige 46 was a thinking man’s Fairline … … this boat is a genuinely capable cruiser that rarely fails to impress. Price has always been a strong point with Jeanneau. Jeanneau Prestige 46 Read More...
Yamaha EX Sport
Yamaha’s entry-level EX is subtly better than Sea-Doo’s entry-level Spark in a great many ways. It enjoys enhanced pickup, allied to a more generous features list, plus three-man capacity and an extra dose of power as standard. This is a Read More...
Weird but wonderful – Nitra 22P
Stockholm-based Nitra are forging a name for themselves as builders of some very extreme speed machines. It’s wonderfully menacing to look at … … this is an authentic race machine you and I could feasibly own. Weird but wonderful – Read More...
Used Boat – Hunton 904 RIB
Seated or standing, the helm set-up works very well. The attention to detail across the boat is impressive. Like its bigger siblings, the driving experience is perfectly honed with nothing left to chance. Used Boat – Hunton 904 RIB Greg Read More...
Trusty T23
There is no doubt that Trusty have used the available space to the absolute maximum. The Trusty 23 is a single-purpose craft that does the job it is built for very well. Build quality and finish are outstanding, which is Read More...
Jeanneau MF895
The MF895 is really an already proven concept, being very closely based on the 855. When it comes to the heads, this boat excels for a 30-footer – there is a shower behind the door with full standing headroom. … Read More...
Broom 39
… if you want a long-legged middleweight cruiser that punches above its weight, you can’t go wrong with a Broom 39. The build quality on the 39 is typically Broom – solid, well finished and overengineered. You get the feeling Read More...
Selva 600 RIB
The Selva 600 is a useful family RIB in a compact package that performs very adequately when married to the Selva XSR 100 … The stylish red and black livery looks superb on the water and sets what is otherwise Read More...
Weird but Wonderful: Galeon 500 Fly
The fact that a boat of this calibre and ingenuity can be purchased ‘off the shelf’ as a standard platform for sensible money is a wonderful thing. … the 500 Fly is not just the best yacht in its class, 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...
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...