December 2011

On sale: Thu, 3 Nov 2011

This is the issue to pick up if you've ever wanted to charter a motor boat in the Med. We've picked out the best desintations and the boats available in each of them. The big boat tests this month feature Sunseeker's hot new Manhattan 53 and the go-through-anything Botnia Targa 32. And Hugo also brings you all the best boats from the recent Cannes Boat Show – with video accompaniment. Night pilotage is the subject of this month's Yachtmaster feature, and our used boat guru Greg finds three great cruisers for £80,000.

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Boat Reports
New Boats from Cannes
The best new launches from the Cannes Boat Show: Azimut 45; Sessa 45 Fly; Cranchi M35; Monte Carlo Yachts 65; Jeanneau NC9; Wally One; Koot 54; Atlantis 58 Open; Greenline 40; VanDutch 30; Absolute 53 Fly

Custom Yachts
The latest semi-custom stunners: Princess 98; Greenline 70 Ocean; Filippetti Navetta 26

Test: Sunseeker Manhattan 53
Sunseeker's smallest flybridge is flying off the shelves – we take it out to find out why

Test: Botnia Targa 32
Its rough and ready looks might not be to everyone's tastes, but we've fallen in love

Test: Sarnico 80 Grande
With 3,600hp on tap, this 50-tonne Italian supercruiser will blow you away

Cruising Tales
Perfect Weekend: Isle of Man
Our local reader gives you the perfect itinerary for this beautiful island

Top Med Bareboat Charters
From St Tropez to Montenegro, we count down the best places to explore on your holidays and what boats you could have for the ride

The Retirement Plan
Peter and Phyllis Rock charter a Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 in Croatia to see if it is the boat of their retirement dreams

Boat Master
Ask MBY
Our experts answer your questions

New Nav
Simrad's new multi-function displays; 3G offshore hub, and more

New Tech
The lowdown on fuel-saving hulls; drag-free rope-cutters; ultrasonic antifoam

Yachtmaster
Night pilotage made clear: our expert guides you through the key techniques

Know How - AIS Test
Ten standalone AIS systems are tested. Which one suits your boat and budget?

What Now?
How to keep seagull dive bombers at bay

Our Boats
Retrofitting a hi-lo bathing platform

Tried & Tested
Seajet 039 antifoul; iZip lifejackets; SealSkinz mittens

Used Boat - Cruisers for £80,000
We find a Fairline Turbo 36, Bavaria 32 Sport and Beneteau Antares 10.80

Regulars
Latest News
The report in the Condor Vitesse accident released; Volvo Penta engine servicing under fire

UK News
Plymouth to get a new marina; new Fairline boss talks to MBY

World News
Norway scraps winter lay-up tax; La Rochelle begins marina expansion

The Truth About...
Piracy

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

Columns
Cumberlidge on Cruising
Why cruising is the best stress relief

Testing Times
Wise money is on sub-30ft planing craft

The Reluctant Boating Wife
Eyeing up a motor sailer

Postcards from the Med
It's all over! Our Med boater sells his beloved Haines

I'll Never Forget the Day
A friend's boat became an inferno

In January's issue (out 1 December):
Sealine SC42 test; Azimut 45 trial; winterising tips; the perfect weekend in Dover and Calais.

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