In our December issue Hugo puts the Fairline F-Line 33 through its paces in a full sea trial test, plus Jack reports from a three-day test of the Silent 55 to see you can really cruise under solar power.
Azimut Atlantis 45: Quick Spin
We have a quick blast in this attractively revamped Italian sportscruiser
Stars of Cannes
- Windy SR44 Blackhawk
- Outer Reef 640 Classic Azure
- Van Der Valk BeachClub 660 Fly
- Beneteau Swift Trawler 41
- Bluegame BGX70
- Greenline 45 Fly
- Solaris Power 48 Open
- Gulf Craft Nomad 75 SUV
- Ferretti 720
- Azimut 78
- Evo Yachts R6
Fuelled by the sun
We spend three days cruising round Mallorca on a solar powered cat to see if this really is a viable alternative to diesel
Fairline F//Line 33: Tested
The first full sea trial of the British yard’s sensational new sportsboat
Small boat round Britain
MBY reader Phil Davies makes the rash decision to go right round Britain in his Rhea 850 – Cape Wrath and all!
Wallytender 48: Tested
The first of four mini tests looking at the new wave of cool open sportscruisers
Riva Dolceriva: Tested
Flat out in the latest 2,000hp beauty from the masters of Italian boat building
Palm Beach GT50 Open: Tested
The build quality of a Grand Banks with the looks and feel of an open sportsyacht
Pardo 38: Tested
Effortless performance meets cutting edge style in this mid-sized weekender
Turkish delight: Part 4
Frank and Fiona Walker head back to the Cyclades for some blissful days at anchor
VHF meets iPhone
Vesper Marine’s clever new touchscreen VHF with built-in AIS and anchor watch
New gear
New stabiliser systems from Seakeeper and Humphree and the tender large enough to carry a Range Rover!
Best boating restaurants
Marex owner Richard Hall shares his favourite eateries you can get to by boat
Used boat: Botnia Targa 42
What to look for when buying the only boat to complete every leg of the 2008 Round Britain Race
Find me a: Mid-30ft flybridge cruiser
Four great buys from Fairline, Sealine, Jeanneau and Nimbus for under £130k
