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Rodman 33 Offshore: Spanish yard targets crossover success
Rodman’s commercial arm does a roaring trade so it’s no great surprise that the leisure boat side of the business has been on the back burner of late. This Rodman…
Hunton 45: British performance sportscruiser to launch in 2020
The 62-knot Hunton 45 will be launched at next year's Cannes Boat Show
Beneteau Monte Carlo 52: The replacement for the MC5 will be launched at Cannes
The Beneteau Monte Carlo 52 boasts greater volume than its predecessor and a choice of two IPS engine options
Horizon V68: Eye-catching concept translates into impressive new model
It’s been almost two years since we first saw the renderings of the Horizon V68 and it’s encouraging to see that in transitioning from prototype to production it has stayed…
VIDEO: Dale 40 boat test review
Anyone who has driven a boat in a decent following swell will know the feeling. That moment when the boat is right in the sea’s pocket, manipulating the conditions for…
VIDEO: Princess R35 sea trial test
A text message to the editor after a test is not rare, just a quick line to reassure him everything has gone to plan and I haven’t accidentally run the…
Dominator Ilumen: Space and light illuminate semi-custom stunner
Alberto Mancini is a man in high demand at the moment, and be it revitalising the Fairline range or penning the latest Mangusta rocket ship, it seems the Italian designer…
Linssen GS500 review: Inshore cruising favourite faces offshore test
There is a common perception that Linssen yachts are only suitable for navigating inland waterways. That certainly is not the case with the Grand Sturdy 500 AC Variotop (catchy name,…
Bluegame 62: The Mediterranean’s answer to a Botnia Targa
The Bluegame brand is best described as the glamorous Mediterranean answer to the Botnia Targa range of boats. Founded by Olympic sailor Luca Santella and naval architect Lou T Codega,…
Van der Valk unveils the innovative BeachClub 600
With a patented design that sees the IPS units installed in the bathing platform, this new Van der Valk is far from your average 60-footer
Atlantic A500: Dutch yard bounces back with new 54ft aft cabin
This isn’t some displacement-only metal lump, either. With a dual-mode hull and pair of 435hp Volvo Penta diesels it has a quoted top speed of more than 25 knots, and…
Brabus Shadow 800: Car-tuning supremos turbo-charge the Axopar 37
The winding road that leads through the region of Sant Agustí, Mallorca is alive with the sound of thunder. The skies are clear; this is thunder of a different order.…
VIDEO: Greenline NEO review
Having not been in the cockpit of a fighter jet during a full lock turn I can’t say for sure what it feels like but it can’t be that dissimilar…
Sunseeker 161 Yacht: First look at Design Unlimited interior
British studio Design Unlimited has revealed the first interior renderings of the forthcoming Sunseeker 161 Yacht, which will become the Poole-based yard’s new flagship when it splashes down in 2021. Flexibility…
Absolute Navetta 48 review – the inland yard’s outstanding offshore cruiser
Having topped the range with the Navetta 73, Absolute is now looking to tail it with the 48 – its smallest Navetta yet
Sanlorenzo SL102: Asymmetric yacht to debut at Palm Beach show
The Palm Beach International Boat Show 2019, which opens this weekend (Mar 28-31), is the chosen venue for the US launch of the Sanlorenzo SL102Asymmetric. The Italian powerhouse claims that…
Raymarine ClearCruise brings augmented reality to boating tech
Never before have leisure boat owners had access to such a sophisticated array of navigational electronics. The leading manufacturers are on a never-ending mission to make navigating on the water…
Azimut 55 review – curvy interior gives this Italian flybridge a cutting edge
The Azimut 55 has an interior to die for but is that enough to topple such a talented crop of competing boats?
VIDEO: Silent Yachts 55 review
The Silent Yachts 55, with its battery bank and solar panels, is a glimpse into the future of motorboats, but is it a viable option for serious cruising?