BOAT REPORTS
We are the first magazine in the world to drive the flagship of Fairline’s Targa range. Does the Alberto Mancini-designed Targa 63 GTO live up to expectations? We find
out during a sea trial snatched just before the 2017 Cannes Yachting Festival
We drive some of the hottest new models from this year’s Southampton Boat Show including: Sealine C430, Cockwells Duchy 35, Rene 36, Rhéa 730 Timonier, Cormate U23, Sacs Sport 900, Trader 42 Signature, Alfastreet 23 Open, DaVinci 30, Fjord 36 xpress, Williams Sportjet 345 and Jeanneau NC 33, plus we review the Sunseeker 76 Yacht, Princess 55, Prestige 520 & 460, Westwood C405, Bénéteau Swift Trawler 35, Brig Eagle 10, Finnmaster Pilot 8, Hardy 65, Seaward 39 and Hylas M44
BOAT MASTER
NEW TECH
We look at Evinrude’s new outboard joystick control system that’s cheaper, quicker and simpler than its competitors. Plus the Quatreau SmartTap, Fusion Signature speakers, Seakeeper 6, Sven Cycles portable bicycle and the JL Audio M-Series speakers
TRIED & TESTED
We review the new BuoyRope fender line as well as an electric Campingaz coolbox and dog lifejacket from Mayland Marine
HOW TO: PICK UP A MOORING BUOY
This month, we guide you through the best techniques for picking up a mooring buoy. Don’t forget to watch the accompanying video too!
OUR BOATS
Our Marex 310 owner enjoys collection day and fire on a neighbouring boat threatens the Nordhavn 46 in our fleet
USED BOAT: SUNSEEKER SUPERHAWK 43
The last of the high-performance Hawks can now be yours for as little as £150,000
FIND ME A: 40FT FLYBRIDGE
From a 1994 Princess 360 to a £93,000 Trader 41 Sport, we unearth some 40ft flybridge gems
CRUISING TALES
CRUISING IN DENMARK
Peter Cumberlidge takes in the idyllic tideless waters of one of his favourite cruising grounds
ROCKALL RECORD BREAKER
Safehaven Marine builds boats that aren’t afraid of challenging conditions but in trying to break the record for a circumnavigation of Ireland and Rockall, did the yard meet its match?
MARLOW ROUND THE BRITISH ISLES: PART II
In the second instalment of their circumnavigation of Britain, our intrepid Marlow 72 owners make it up to Scotland
RESTORATION GAME
Hugo’s family launch gets the perfect 70th birthday gift in the form of a top-to-toe restoration from the International Boatbuilding Training College in Portsmouth
REGULARS
Big picture; News; Your MBY; Cumberlidge on cruising; Born again boater; The L-Plate Liveaboard; Ask MBY
