September 2010

On sale: Thu, 5 Aug 2010

In the September issue of Motor Boat & Yachting we pitch the Fairline Targa 44 against the Beneteau Monte Carlo 42 in one of the tightest head-to-head match-ups we've ever conducted. Elsewhere in your new-look MBY we spend 48 blissful hours in Tor Bay, preview all the best upcoming boat shows, give you the lowdown on coding your boat for charter and Tony Fleming continues his epic adventure to Iceland.

Boat Reports
New Boats: Azimut 64; Beneteau Swift Trawler 44; Rodman 31 Spirit; Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38; Bavaria Sport 34

New Custom Yachts: Mochi Dolphin 74 Cruiser; Prout SLY89; Magellan Space

Quick Spin: Williams 505D
See what the latest diesel-powered Williams jet-RIB has to offer

Full Test: Fairline Targa 44 & Beneteau Monte Carlo 42
Two great new sportscruisers at tempting prices - but which do we prefer?

Boat Show Preview
Where to see the hot new boats this season

Sea Trial: Aicon 82 Open
This Italian yard's new flagship offers seductive lines and incredible performance

Cruising Tales
Perfect Weekend: Tor Bay
The best way to explore this spectacular part of the country is definitely on the water; we plan your perfect English Riviera getaway

Fleming to Iceland
Boatbuilder Tony Fleming continues his mammoth trip aboard his own Fleming 65. This month he enjoys a slice of Irish charm and reaches his ancestral home on Scotland's rugged coastline

Explore Biscay
Miles of sandy coastline, quayside bistros and chic resorts; French fare meets lively Basque character in Biscay

Boat Master
Ask MBY
Our panel of experts answers your questions

New Tech
Wonder hover hull; Humphree's active trim; Megapulse battery saver and lots more

New Nav
Simrad one-screen multi-control; GPS lift-off

Our Boats
Customising an Aquastar Explorer 67; Hugo's quest for the ultimate antifoul; what do you pay for your berth?

Yachtmaster
Yachtmaster examiner Jon Mendez explains how to skipper your boat effectively

What Now?
How to cross a frenetic shipping lane safely

Tried & Tested
Fusion waterproof iPod dock; MOBI pressure washer; clip-on sunnies; top deck shoes

Used Test: Windy 34/35
The lowdown on the Windy Khamsin

Regulars
Latest News
No-anchoring zone shambles in Studland Bay; superyachts on fire; new hover hull

UK News
RYA targeted in report into powerboating death; Broom Boats sold; e-Borders stalls again

World News
Pete Bethune escapes jail; Princess in US rebrand; Aquapalooza

Analysis
All you need to know about Marine Conservation Zones

Your MBY
Letters to the editor and the latest from mby.com

Columns
Cumberlidge on Cruising
Enjoying a stretch of home coastline in Devon and Cornwall

Testing Times
Sleek lines have made way for space and beamy hulls

The Reluctant Boating Wife
Crossing the Channel for charity on an all-woman sailing boat

Postcards from the Med
A heads unit needs replacing but it proves a tricky fix for the Greek handyman

I'll Never Forget the Day
Nick Craddock recalls fighting walls of water on his round-Britain cruise

In October's issue (out 2 September):
Windy Maestro 40; Perfect Weekend in the Western Solent; Southampton Boat Show preview; round the world for £100k; stripping old antifoul; Fairline Targa 43; and much, much more.

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