December 2010

On sale: Thu, 4 Nov 2010

In the December issue of Motor Boat & Yachting, we go out to sea in Windy's new missile-like super tender, the Blackbird. We also battle across a lumpy Lyme Bay in two aft-cabin classics, a Marex 370 and Corvette 340, and crawl all over the long-awaited Monte Carlo Yachts 76. Peter Cumberlidge uncovers the charms of Normandy, and we discover how to spend the perfect 48 hours in Salcombe. Tony Fleming, meanwhile, heads into the Atlantic to visit the deserted islands of St Kilda.

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New Boats from Cannes
Atlantis 48 Open; Azimut 64; Fountaine Pajot Queensland 55; Rhea 43 Trawler; Sessa C35; Grand Banks 53; Absolute 43 Fly; Galeon 375; Art of Kinetik Hedonist

Custom Yachts
The best of the big new yachts: Galeon 700; Raptor; Mochi Dolphin 74; Moonen 97

Test: Marex 370 vs Corvette 340
A rough ride from Poole to Portland helps us decide if the new generation of aft cabins have the performance and the sea-keeping to match their spacious interiors

Test: Windy Blackbird
We put the throttle hard down on Windy's £1 million super boat and hang on tight

Test: Monte Carlo Yachts 76
Does Beneteau Group's new luxury flybridge have what it takes to match a Sunseeker?

Cruising Tales
Perfect Weekend: Salcombe
How to make the most of a weekend away in this idyllic West Country haven

Fleming to Iceland
This month Tony Fleming continues his epic voyage and visits the remote islands of St Kilda where the dramatic scenery, cliff walks, wildlife and deserted settlements provide a unique experience

Normandy Cruise
MBY's cruising guru enjoys a blissful week exploring the historic harbours and beaches at the epicentre of the D-Day landings

Boat Master
Ask MBY
Our experts tackle your questions

New Tech
Sunseeker reveal their secret plans for a hybrid-powered luxury motor yacht

New Nav
New Simrad VHF; bargain fishfinder; chart art; Tim Bartl3ett takes aim at health and safety

Yachtmaster
Easy ways to keep track of your position

What Now?
What techniques do you use to ensure a restful night at anchor?

Our Boats
Has life in the slow lane worked out for Jack Haines and his ST34? Greg Copp hunts for more power from his Sunseeker engines

Know How
Rough weather: how to cope with big seas

Tried & Tested
Seagull scarer; fishing for beginners; MBY for iPads

Used Test: Broom 39KL
Why this well thought out aft-cabin cruiser still makes a great second-hand buy

Regulars
Latest News
Biodiesel debate; opposition mounts against matriculation tax; superyacht vice ring smashed

UK News
Broom secures new boat orders; last call for Marine Conservation Zone input; boat prices to rise in 2011; Severn barrage plan ditched

World News
Solar-powered circumnavigation; Greek mooring rip-off; new twist in Ady Gil story

Investigation
Where can you find a good-value marina?

Your MBY
Letters to the editor; behind the scenes; the latest from mby.com

Columns
Cumberlidge on Cruising
Why all boat owners are drawn to islands like bees to a honey pot

Testing Times
Dave Marsh puts the knife into sharp edges

The Reluctant Boating Wife
A frozen marina sparks a mutiny on board

Postcards from the Med
It's not all flat seas and cold beers as our Ionian columnists get an unplanned dunking

I'll Never Forget the Day
Nimbus owner Ian Weston rescues three boys from a possible drowning

In November's issue (out 2 December):
Cruising special: Around the world on a £40k boat; the Channel Islands by RIB; MBY's guide to the Costa Blanca. Also: Grand Banks 53; all you ever wanted to know about sonar; Sealine F42 full test; perfect weekend on the West Coast of Scotland.

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