Azimut’s new, raised-pilothouse Grande range kicked off in spectacular style last year with the 35 Metri, a true game-changer among motor yachts with its efficient, wave-piercing hull design, which was widely admired on its launch and showered with awards, not least from MBY, who considered it the best yacht in…
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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. A deep, angry thunder that sounds like Zeus himself is gargling a bag of hammers. This thunder is pouring from…
Beneteau Barracuda 9 review: Versatile cruiser offers something for everyone
Back in 2003, when the original Beneteau Barracuda 7 was launched, it felt very much like a blueprint for modern high-value boating. It certainly wasn’t the cheapest boat in its field and neither was it the most dynamic to drive, but by refusing to commit to any single strain of…
Glastron GS 259 OB review: Flagship sportscruiser adds outboard appeal
Once upon a time, it was clearly understood that a recreational cruiser was at its best when fitted with an inboard diesel engine. Given a steady supply of good fuel, clean air and regular services, such engines would reward you with endless reliability, cruising economy, lots of torque and optimised…
Beneteau Swift Trawler 47 boat test – 24 hours on board
A suspected mechanical malady meant that a recent passage home on my boat that would normally take 45 mins at 25 knots instead took almost three hours at 6 knots, and as we finally reached port we firmly agreed on one thing. Cruising at displacement speed for a change had…
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
Sunseeker Predator 50 review – no interior compromise on board this space ship
The latest addition to the Predator range boasts a voluminous interior and versatile main deck but is it still worthy of the Predator moniker?
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?
Bavaria R40 review
Fast and fuel efficient, thanks to the space saving benefits of sterndrives the Bavaria R40 packs a lot into 40 foot
Review: Intercruiser 32
Strong, sturdy and with more customisation than you’d think, the Intercruiser 32 is built to last
Review: Bénéteau Barracuda 6
The Bénéteau Barracuda 6 may lack refinement but it’s still a cracking-value entry-level boat
Review: Vanquish VQ48
This Dutch yard’s aluminium craft look sensational, but how does the Vanquish VQ48 perform?
Review: ONJ Loodsboot 920
As a boat to pose in, there are better choices. As a boat for the serious business of heading offshore, the ONJ Loodsboot 920 warrants a second look…
Review: Riva Rivamare
Does the Riva Rivamare have the personality to match its achingly seductive looks?
XO DFNDR review
With its rollcage and tenacious-looking matt-black shell, does the XO DFNDR live up to its road going counterpart?
Bavaria E40 Fly review
The Bavaria E40 Fly offers full displacement cruising and an aft cabin in a neat 40ft package, Jack Haines gets to grips with it in the Solent
Greenline 39 Hybrid review
The Greenline 39 Hybrid represents a fresh start for the Slovenian yard, we put it to the test - hybrid system and all - in the Solent
Seaward 42 review
The Seaward 42 is an exceptional seagoing craft designed for seriously intrepid boaters who still want to do 25 knots
Sargo 33 review
Come rain or shine, the speedy all-weather Sargo 33 will carry you safely and comfortably to your destination
Elling E6 review
One-of-a-kind, the Elling E6 forces us to re-examine what it is that we want from our boating