March 2012

On sale: Thu, 2 Feb 2012

Anyone in the market for a British-built 40ft sportscruiser is in for a treat - this month we have a full test of the Fairline Targa 38 Gran Turismo, the fastest Fairline ever built, a first look at the Princess V39 and an exclusive preview of the Sunseeker Portofino 40. We also show you how to reach the Med in easy, manageable steps and bring you all the winners from the prestigious Motor Boat of the Year Awards. Elsewhere, we take a look at boat security devices and see if the Hunton XRS37 stands up as a good second-hand buy

Boat Reports
New Boats from London
Sunseeker Predator 53; Princess V57; Sessa FLY 40; MJM 29z; Rib-X jet tender; Bavaria 31 Sport

Custom Yachts
First look inside all-new Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht

Test: Fairline Targa 38GT
Full test of Fairline's fastest ever boat

First Look: Princess V39
Full details, photos and prices of this sensational new hardtop sportscruiser

Exclusive Preview: Sunseeker Portofino 40
We're first to discover the secrets of Sunseeker's new entry-level sportscruiser

Motor Boat of the Year Awards
Find out who picked up the brightest gongs in the boating world

Cruising Tales
Perfect Weekend: Strangford Lough
Rolling hills and spectacular scenery make this trip to Northern Ireland one to remember

Breaking Down Barriers
Two inspiring readers recall how they got back on the water despite their disabilities

Cruise to the Med
Part 1: We show you have to get to the Med in easy, manageable steps

Boat Master
Ask MBY
Our experts answer your questions

New Nav
All the new nav launches from the London Boat Show

New Tech
Electric boats: new launches that could bring this technology into the mainstream

Know How - Boat Security
There's a host of security products out there, but which one's right for you?

Legal Aid New Series!
Can you buy safely in online auctions?

Our Boats
A custom Squadron 78 takes a tour of the Balearics; diesel bug hits one of the fleet

Tried & Tested
On-board solar power; stainless steel cleaner; waterproof camcorder case

Used Boat - Hunton XRS37
One of the finest sportscruiser hulls in the business and a great second-hand buy

Regulars
Latest News
e-Borders back on the table; Ferretti sold to Chinese

UK News
London Boat Show numbers down; Royal Pageant order revealed

World News
Canadian blaze claims boats; Italy's new boat tax made law

The Truth About...
The future of the London Boat Show

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

Columns
Cumberlidge on Cruising
Exploring amazing Finland

Testing Times
Swapping motors for sail - is Dave serious?

Postcards from a Small Island
The best way to see our capital city

Murphy's Law - New Column!
A battle with the French for water

I'll Never Forget the Day
We led a flotilla to Bull Rock

In April's issue (out 1 March):
Fairline Squadron 50; part 2 of our guide to cruising to the Med; liveaboard bargains; local's guide to Plymouth; Art of Kinetik Hedonist on tour

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