Yachts & Boats
Alfastreet Marine 28 Cabin: A multi-purpose vessel for the perfect weekend away *sponsored post*
The Alfastreet Marine 28 Cabin offers unique and multi-functional ergonomic cockpit and bow layout solutions to ensure maximum comfort on the water with a distinctive →
Wallytender 43 first look: Italian icon introduces new entry level model
Wally has launched the Wallytender 43, its second all-new model since joining the Ferretti Group in 2019. The Wallytender 43 shares many of its styling →
Pursuit S 428 Sport First Glance
New flagship center console blends top-notch fishability with luxury cruising. The largest Pursuit yet built, the flagship S 428 center console offers unrivaled space and →
Sealine C390 review: The sportscruiser you really can enjoy all year round
Sealine’s mid-range sportscruiser offers impressive living spaces and versatile decks but how does it perform on the water? We find out with a full test →
Jeanneau Cap Camarat 7.5 DC S2 review: Much more than just a dayboat
From the clever cockpit to the wonderfully grippy hull, there’s a lot to like about the latest Jeanneau Cap Camarat When you step onto the →
Pershing 8X review: Italian stallion strikes a fine balance between space and speed
Luxury and engine power both demand acres of space, but performance boats need to be slender. Can Pershing’s latest creation pull off the ultimate spatial →
Hylas 60 Boat Review
Often referenced and sometimes misquoted, the idea of a finished product being more than just the sum of its parts was first introduced nearly 2,400 →
How to Choose the Best Deep Cycle Marine Battery: Buyer’s Guide
Most people ask us at different platforms why do they need a deep cycle marine battery if they can use different other types of batteries →
ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus: Is this electric outboard a worthy Torqeedo rival?
Torqeedo, until now the ‘go-to’ electric outboard motor brand, looks as though it may finally have some competition with the arrival in the UK of →
Galeon 400 Fly review: This fold-out flybridge is more than a one-trick pony
It’s the smallest model in the Galeon range to boast folding cockpit balconies but is there more to the 400 Fly than this performative party →
Princess X80 first look: New model set to expand Superfly range in 2021
Princess has been swift to expand its Superfly X Class range with a new 80-footer that will launch in 2021. The concept is the same →
Sailing family explain why they bought a motor yacht instead of a holiday home
Why spend your precious summer break in one place when you can witness a different horizon each day from a spacious, family-friendly motor boat? James →
Windy 37 Shamal test drive: Full throttle in this 45-knot Scandi speed machine
Jack Haines puts the all-new Windy 37 Shamal through its paces in stunning conditions in the Solent. You may not have heard of Espen Øino →
F Line 33 test drive: Behind the wheel of the fastest Fairline to date
We we treated to an exclusive sea trial of the highly anticipated Fairline F Line 33 during the recent Cannes Boat Show One of the →
Marex 360CC review: Is this the Norwegian yard’s best model yet?
The Norwegian yard has made its name building practical and cleverly thought out boats but the Marex 360 CC is one of its best yet →
Iguana X100: Amphibious boat is much better for being a little cheaper
Gone are the gleaming white topsides of Iguana 29, with this Iguana X100, the amphibious boat pioneer has gone for the rugged look The original →
Nimbus T9 review: An excellent choice for proper boating fun
This is the third model in the Swedish yard’s range of 30ft sportsboats and in some ways the most exciting; while the W9 is a →
Why Raymarine Lighthouse Charts is a serious alternative to Navionics
The new suite of Raymarine products features a range of charts to challenge the mighty Navionics and C-Map. Raymarine is cutting its reliance on Navionics →
Secondhand boat buyers’ guide: 4 of the best boats for sale for under £35,000
Our resident used boat expert Nick Burnham turns his attention to the budget end of the market with four secondhand cruisers than can be had →
Zeelander 72 review: Curvaceous gentleman’s launch gets supersized
The new Zeelander 72 flagship is a mobile work of art, but how does it perform at sea? Alex Smith takes her for a spin →
Sundeck 550 yacht test: Bespoke Italian trawler looks set to turn heads across Europe
Sundeck is an unfamiliar name on these shores, but the high-quality Sundeck 550’s bespoke construction may turn the heads of those looking for a trawler →
Fairline F-Line 33 sea trial: Breathtaking handling shines through on test
Editor Hugo gets behind the wheel of the most exciting new boat he’s tested in his 15 years at MBY. This is our full sea →
Sealine C430: Creature comforts abound on this thoroughly modern sportscruiser
Designed by naval architect Bill Dixon, the Sealine C430 offers a versatile layout, but does the voluminous interior lead to compromises out on the water? →
Beneteau Swift Trawler 41: 24-hour liveaboard test reveals true versatility
How do you test a liveaboard cruiser? Live on board, of course. We spend 24 hours on the all-new Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 to see →
Fountaine Pajot MY40 test: Can this compact powercat offer double the fun?
The French shipyard has scaled down its award-winning MY44 to create this new 40ft power catamaran. Is the IPS-powered MY40 as good as its award-winning →
Bluegame BGX70 yacht tour: Bed to beach club in just 10 steps
The Bluegame BGX70 isn’t your typical explorer yacht but there’s no denying it’s one of the most adventurous boats of the year The Bluegame brand →
Hinckley R34 test drive review: American icon goes topless
The open version of the legendary waterjet powered Picnic Boat is a thing of rare beauty, but what is the Hinckley R34 like to drive? →
Sunreef Power 100: Polish yard building world’s largest production powercat
Sunreef Yachts has started work on building the world’s largest production power-cat. The Sunreef 100 has an LOA of 95ft (28.63m) but the beam is →
Secondhand boat buyers’ guide: 4 of the best 45ft flybridge yachts for sale
Our resident used boat expert Nick Burnham picks out four fine 45ft flybridge yachts available on the secondhand market… At this size and style some →
Finnmaster R6 first look: Scandi speedster promises a lot of bang for your buck
New for 2020, the Finnmaster R6 is a bowrider version of the cuddy cabin T6, which is good for a top speed of almost 50 →