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Azimut 60 review: Serious wow factor sets this Italian flybridge apart from tough competition
To be in the market in the market for a 60ft flybridge is to be presented with some of the finest craft the world’s boatbuilders have in their stables. These…
Ribeye Prime Nine41: Super-fast flagship RIB takes aim at superyacht tender market
Since former Rib-X man and superyacht tender specialist Chris Lyall took up the design reigns at Ribeye in 2012, the Cornish yard has been making a concerted effort to up…
Pearl 80 review: Stylish British flybridge oozes Miami glamour and luxury
Downtown Miami on a December evening, and hazy sunlight is bouncing off the mirrored towers that make up the city’s shimmering financial district. We are here to meet the Pearl…
Fairline Squadron 68: New flybridge builds on the success of the 63 GTO
Fairline’s drive for new product continues apace and these latest digital renderings give the clearest idea yet of what the new flagship of the flybridge range will look like
Hunt Yachts Ocean 76: The American cruiser from a yachting pioneer
Hunt Yachts, as a brand, may be unfamiliar in these parts but you can bet your bottom dollar you’ll recognise its lineage. The man responsible for Hunt Yachts’ hull design is C.…
Grand Banks Eastbay 44 review: Efficient and appealing on every level
Grand Banks is emerging from a period of change that has seen around $4 million invested in its Malaysian facility and a refocus that leaves the yard currently building two…
Palm Beach GT50 Open: Stunning yacht gets even more attractive
The hardtop Express version is a handsome machine but the Open, with its exposed cockpit and faultlessly clean profile is a thing of rare beauty. You can practically count the…
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.…