If ever there was a day to test an enclosed sportscruiser it’s the one we picked to do the C390 in Flensburg on the German-Danish border. There is a bitter…
Motor Boat & Yachting
Jeanneau Leader 33 video: Inboard and outboard versions go head-to-head
It’s an incongruous sight, Jeanneau’s latest Leader 33. It looks a little like someone decided to fit a back-up auxiliary outboard but due to a communications breakdown, a 250hp was…
Jeanneau Leader 805 yacht tour: Nick Burnham takes us inside his upgraded boat
Small enough to be manageable alone, but large enough to tackle offshore passages, the Jeanneau Leader 805 is a highly appealing package. So appealing that MBY’s regular technical contributor and…
Sunseeker 76 Yacht: Impressive details back up that stunning first impression
Its predecessor was a hard act to follow but, the latest Sunseeker 76 Yacht lifts expectations to another level. We find out if it delivers...
Technohull 38 Grand Sport: Unhinged 103-knot RIB charging out of Greek yard
The speed freaks at Technohull have turned things up to 11 with their latest luxury RIB, which is due to churn up some serious wake when it launches at the…
Torqeedo Deep Blue 100i: Electric powertrain boosted by BMW battery
Electric power is becoming ever more viable for marine applications as motors get increasingly powerful and battery technology improves. Taking advantage of both those facets, Torqeedo is introducing two new…
Bering 70: New model brings new ideas to the bluewater cruising template
The 70 is the first model in Bering’s all-new Coastal range, designed to deliver ocean-crossing potential with a modern twist. After all, who says that a bluewater cruiser needs to…
Cruising east of Calais: Exploring the gateway to Northern Europe
The low North Sea coast between Calais and the Netherlands is classic cruising country for boats based around the Thames or the tip of Kent. Solent crews come here too,…
Rafael Nadal upgrades his boat to Sunreef 80 Power catamaran
Tennis star and keen boater Rafael Nadal will be the proud owner of one of the first Sunreef 80 Power catamarans after buying into the Polish yard’s new flagship range.…
Princess S60 yacht tour: Best of both worlds on the entry-level S Class model
Who says you can’t combine the looks of a sportscruiser with all the benefits of a flybridge? Certainly not Princess Yachts, whose S Class range has proved to be a…
Ferretti 780 review: Acres of glass give this luxury yacht a window on the world
Acres of glazing and a choice of layouts ensures the new Ferretti 780 has a truly global outlook, writes Alan Harper
X Shore Eelex 800: Could this electric boat become the Tesla of the seas?
It’s no coincidence that when Elon Musk launched Tesla, the very first model was a sexy convertible sportscar based on the chassis of a Lotus Elise. From an engineering point…
Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence: New dayboat aims to distill superyacht essence
Divergence is right. Ocean Alexander is striking out in a new direction with the 45, the smallest boat in its range and the first to be powered by outboards. We…
Secret South Coast cruising: Discovering the hidden gems of Sussex and Kent
The very English coastline between Selsey Bill and North Foreland has many familiar names and famous headlands, yet few of us get round to cruising here. Perhaps it feels too…
Sunseeker 131 yacht tour: Inside a fully-fledged tri-deck superyacht
It’s not every day you get invited on board a superyacht, but luckily when Nick Burnham was in Cannes earlier this year, he took his camera with him. In his…
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…
Steampunk superyacht takes yacht design back to the future
Could the future of yacht design actually lie in the past? That’s the idea behind the 75m superyacht concept Steamring, which takes inspiration from the world of steampunk. Desing duo…
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…
August 2019
The August issue of MBY includes a full-throttle test of the Sunseeker Hawk 38, plus the ultimate Balearic cruising guide