November 2016

BOAT REPORTS

WE DRIVE THE STARS OF THE SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW
Princess V58, Axopar 24 T-top, Sargo 33, Bavaria E40 Sedan, Williams Minijet 280, Seaward 42, Korvet 14 CLR, Nimbus 305 Drophead, Sunseeker Predator 68 MkII, Marell 850 WA, Marex 310, Fairline Targa 53 Open, Nordhavn 52, Duchy 21 and Cormate 23 Utility

BOAT TEST: SUNSEEKER MANHATTAN 52
The new Manhattan 52 is one of the most eagerly anticipated boats of the year and we joined it on passage from the factory in Poole to the Southampton Boat Show

BOAT TEST: BENETEAU GRAN TURISMO 46
Dashing looks, two or three cabins and the choice of IPS or sterndrives make the latest Gran Turismo an attractive proposition

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