Our September issue includes an 11-page Cannes Boat Show preview, plus tests of the Sealine C390, Brabus Shadow 500, Jeanneau Leader 33 and Ferretti 450.
Cannes show debuts
18 new boats to look out for at the Med’s biggest boat show, including the Fairline F-Line 33, Beneteau Swift Trawler 41, Sirena 88 and Solaris Power 55.
West Brittany
Peter Cumberlidge extols the virtues of this oft-ignored corner of France
Brabus Shadow 500: Tested
This souped-up version of the Axopar 28 really gets the adrenalin pumping
Round Ireland in a 41-year old Broom
You don’t need an expensive new boat to have a big adventure as Paul Scannell proves in his classic Broom Ocean 37
Sealine C390: Tested
First full test of this practical and cleverly packaged three-cabin family coupé
Turkish delight
The first in a new series of exploring the Turkish coastline in an Azimut 62
Jeanneau Leader 33: Tested
A back-to-back sea trial of identical diesel inboard and petrol outboard versions reveals some interesting results
Just do it
The remarkable story of David Gabriel’s brave decision to buy a boat to help him cope with cancer treatment
Ferretti 450: Tested
We join a cross-Channel delivery cruise on Ferretti’s entry-level flybridge
New Mercury 450R
Full details of this awesome new 450hp supercharged V8 outboard
New gear
All the latest boating gear from fish finders and lithium ion batteries to underwater drones and motorised discs
Used boat: Fairline Squadron 55
This legendary flybridge cruiser from 2008 was built with no expense spared and makes a great used buy today
Our boats
Beneteau Antares owner Rick Channon shares his favourite Fal anchorages
Find me a: secondhand 50ft sportscruiser
Nick Burnham picks four tempting craft for sale from £115k to £250k