Live for the moment
Live for the moment
Archive
Archive of MBM’s boating articles, stories and guides, search MBM’s history of news and reports, including the Red diesel campaign
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Round Britain Race
Round Britain Race
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Sea Schools
Welcome to the new MBY Motor Cruising and Powerboat Courses Guide, produced by Motor Boat and Yachting Magazine and the Royal Yachting Association.
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Red Diesel: News update
The government appears to have given a stay of execution to the issue of Red Diesel for private boat owners.
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Windy 31 Tornado
Benchmark is not an accolade we bestow readily upon a boat of any size, but we feel that the Windy 31 Tornado deserves the tag.
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Princess 40
When one moves between MBY's venerable Princess 360 and their new 40, the differences between the interiors provide the biggest surprises. In just three seasons, the standard of finish has rocketed.
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Hinckley Picnic Boat
Because it looks great, it's probably safe to say that the Picnic Boat could well be bought almost without thinking.
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Hardy 36
Hardy's 36 has many good points and a few shortcomings. Thankfully, the positive elements are outstanding, and the negative aspects are easily corrected.
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Ferretti 70
Few engine rooms we have been in can match the Ferretti's for sheer practicality - irrespective of size.
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Azimut 39
At our base in Lavagna, Azimut had everything from a 39 to a 58 on hand
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Apreamare Emerald 26
This boat could turn out to be the star of the Range. Most surprising is the quantity and quality of boat you can buy for your money
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Albin 25
Of the 2,000 Albin 25s built, many are still doing sterling service, including the 1973 Kie-Lou, whose owners are satisfied they went for something Scandinavian and practical. They should know what they're talking about: they run a boat-hire firm
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Close quarters manoeuvring (March issue)
We asked for your tips on close quarters manoeuvring and coming alongside, as well as the best advice on the subject you've ever had.
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North Wales (April issue)
We asked for your advice on getting the best from the North Wales coast.
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Ramsgate (July issue)
We asked for your advice on getting the best from Ramsgate.
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Night cruising (January 07)
We asked for your advice and stories from boating after dark.
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Surveys and surveyors (January 07)
Ever had a survey done on a boat? Did you have problems understanding the result? We asked for your comments on surveys and surveyors, and here's what you said:
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Southampton Boat Show 2002
Southampton Boat Show 2002 New Boat Spotlight
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Buying secondhand
Besides the importance of having a boat surveyed before you commit yourself to buying it, the other essential is to make absolutely sure that it really does belong to the person who is selling it.
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Buy Safe with Motor Boats Monthly
One method of reducing the cost of buying and running a boat is shared ownership. It can work very well, or it can be disastrous.
