The Quarken 35 Sport Tourer
Swapping full walkaround decks for an asymmetric layout, the open-top dayboat Quarken 35 Sport Tourer maximizes entertainment spaces
Although we tested the Quarken 35 Cabin back in 2024, the Palma show was the first chance we’ve had to take a closer look at its Sport Tourer sibling – and what a great looking boat it is. Despite being surrounded by far larger,…
In an increasingly litigious world, every skipper needs a simple safety routine to prove they meet their duty of care afloat. Jon Mendez explains how
We’re living in an increasingly litigious world, so every skipper needs a simple safety routine to protect themselves and their guests. Recent court cases have shown that if something does go wrong, regardless of whether it’s a private or a…
The Sunreef Ultima 55.
Axe-head bows and reverse-angled windscreen give the Sunreef Ultima 55 a sporty adventure boat vibe
Polish brand Sunreef made its name building big, spacious, luxury cruising catamarans often with eco-friendly solar-assisted drivetrains, but its new range of Ultima powercats could hardly be more different. Fast, sleek and sporty with big diesel engines and masses of…
With quad 500s on the transom, Technohull Alpha 45 is an 85 knot + boat, that still manages decent levels of comfort thanks to its impressive beam
Thanks to its repeated success on the offshore race and endurance circuits, Athens-based boatbuilder, Technohull, has long been associated with serious performance. And with its stepped Dynastream deep-vee hull, its wave-piercing bow and its quad…
Lots of us fantasise about buying a thoroughbred sportscruiser for less than the price of a Ford Fiesta, but Paul Fareham actually did. Was the reality a dream come true or a nightmare in waiting?
When people hear that I bought a 34‑foot Sunseeker for £13,000, their reactions tend to fall into two categories. The first group thinks I’m lying. The second thinks I’ve bought a floating…
Motor Boat & Yachting's resident expert, Jon Mendez, reports on how best to cope with a medical casualty at sea
While conducting a Yachtmaster Instructor training course recently, I had to put my own teaching into practice in the most dramatic way possible. It was a grey day with intermittent rain, light winds and relatively calm sea. We were 30 minutes away from port and one of the…
Towing a 3.5-tonne boat rig was usually a headache for Per Harrtoft, then he found a genius Norwegian trailer that makes launching completely effortless
Life afloat brings you into contact with all sorts of equipment – and my fondness for it is evident from the amount of kit I carry on my boats. Naturally then, I closely follow the various kit reviews, not least here in MBY. But every now…
This 52 footer from Miami-based Manari offers sparkling performance and a rear beach club that is a rarity in boat of this size
This new Manari 52, the first model from the Miami-based brand, is extremely rapid by the standards of an IPS-equipped 52-footer. Equipped with a pair of Volvo Penta D8-IPS800 diesels and a hull form from Mulder Design, it will apparently reach speeds in the region…
**Sleipner’s new Hybrid Power Centre offers all the power of a diesel generator without the weight, noise & fumes
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The irony of running a large motor yacht is that even though it’s propelled by a pair of big diesel engines, you still need at least one more to generate electrical power for all its ancillary systems. Not only does this mean running three or even four diesel engines under way,…
A settled weather window gave Luke and Sara Griffith the perfect opportunity to explore the wonderful landscape, anchorages and restaurants of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Bad weather at the end of an early season cruise to Falmouth meant we had to leave our Duchy 35 Laila in the marina there rather than heading back to our home port of Noss on Dart, so when we returned in mid July for a…
**Sleipner’s new Hybrid Power Centre offers all the power of a diesel generator without the weight, noise & fumes
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The irony of running a large motor yacht is that even though it’s propelled by a pair of big diesel engines, you still need at least one more to generate electrical power for all its ancillary systems. Not only does this mean running three or even four diesel engines under way,…
The new 797 Spectre, the second smallest of Frauscher’s six runabout models, delivers all the ingredients that have helped make the brand so recognisable. There are the scalloped hull sides, the rail-free sheerline, the elegant teak-lined foredeck, the seamlessly integrated swim platform and the sunken cockpit, tucked deep behind a frameless tinted screen. Then there’s […]
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The award-winning Leopard 53PC gets a 2026 evolution, blending refined exterior living with modular luxury—all at an unchanged price point
The award-winning flagship of the Leopard fleet has received a well deserved overhaul – and given that the old model sold 142 units, it makes sense that this famous South African brand should be introducing a set of changes it describes as “evolutionary”.…
Lithium, boat batteries are evolving. We take a look at how to navigate the benefits, safety, and tech of modern marine power
Boat batteries have changed over the years. While most of us grew up on a diet of heavyweight lead acid batteries, the likes of which are still commonly used as starter batteries today, these have increasingly been replaced by maintenance-free AGM and gel variants…
Flite and Mercury Racing’s new collab is their fastest ever eFoil. Those looking to hit 30 knots on a hydrofoiler can now do just that!
When you take the world leader in electric hydrofoiling and pair them with the high-performance engineering of Mercury Racing, the result is bound to be record-breaking. The new Fliteboard Race isn’t just an evolution of the brand’s existing lineup; it is a…
Every month we take a look at some of the best second hand motor boats on the market. This month we take a look at the best hard top sports cruisers on you can buy now
When you lower the soft top of a 1980s-era Mercedes SL, you insert handles into the windscreen header rail and twist to release the front of the roof. Then get out, reach into the back and pull the lever that releases the rear…
The Santasevera 42 Sport
This new Santasevera 42 Sport offers a clever layout designed for the ultimate weekend party
This new 41ft open day cruiser continues many of the ideas laid down on the flagship 52 by Francesco Guida, designer and founder of Santasevera Yachts. The day spaces, for instance, flow one into the next in a very attractive way. A central island sunbed links the swim…
Blending adventure and luxury with a unique flow and sunken saloon, the BGX83 pushes the yacht design's boundaries
Bluegame doesn’t do ordinary and nothing illustrates that better than this new flagship, the BGX83. Even in the confines of Boot Düsseldorf’s mammoth halls, it towered above visitors, striking a Jekyll and Hyde balance between a pumped up adventure boat and a compact luxury…
The Semaine du Golfe festival was heaving with people, boats, tents, bands and parades. Photo: Colin Le Conte
Colin and Linda Le Conte took their new Princess V50 from Guernsey to Vannes in the Morbihan
Southern Brittany is an idyllic place to visit by boat – it seems to have its own climate once you go ‘around the corner’. It also enjoys much smaller tides than northern Brittany and…
From twin VIP suites to hidden Seabob storage, the Solaris 70 LR blends Italian design flourishes with the soul of a rugged liveaboard
This new flagship from Italian yard Solaris is a very different creature to its sportier Open and Coupé offerings. As the name suggests, it’s intended as a long-range liveaboard cruiser rather than a glorified day boat. That starts with a Category A rated…
With drop-down bulwarks and a massive 19ft beam, the Aquila 45 Sport is a masterclass in open-air entertainment and clever design
Set for its global debut at the Miami International Boat Show in February, the 45 Sport is the first in a new series of boats for Sino Eagle-owned Aquila Catamarans. Developed in partnership with Yacht Design Works, the edgy styling inspired by contemporary SUVs…
A new hydrogen-powered boat claims to deliver the speed and silence of an electric boat without the usual limitations of range and battery size
The problem with electric planing boats is not lack of speed or acceleration but the size of the battery; too small and the range becomes vanishingly small, too big and the weight prevents the boat from planing. But what if you could recharge the…
With carbon hydrofoils and a 40-knot top end, the new Aquila 42 Coupé trades "flappy canvas" for serious pace and 20% better efficiency
This latest Aquila Coupé is a direct response to existing customers who want fully enclosed shelter without having to mess about with flappy canvasses. But it’s actually much more than just that. For a start, there’s the fixed carbon-fibre hydrofoil system.…
The port hammock creates a fun waterfront chill-out zone
The new Saxdor 460 GTC is for leisure boating with folding balconies, a hammock, and a fully opening wheelhouse.
While some still think of Saxdor and Axopar as rivals, they are actually heading in very different directions, as the new models they launched in Düsseldorf demonstrated. While Axopar’s latest 38 is a walkaround adventure…
40 knots in a lumpy sea and a rock-solid gyro. The Windy SR40 proves that walkaround practicality doesn't have to mean boring performance
When I finished my last article, I explained that I was putting a lot of faith in Windy. I had sold my Windy 34 Alizé and committed to the new Windy SR40, based on nothing more than a small 3D model. Fellow boating friends thought I was mad, buying a new…
Eathrace is a 78ft silver trimaran that didn’t just look futuristic – it lived a life of pure cinematic drama. We add it to our list of the World's coolest boats
Lets face it, this boat could have done absolutely nothing and it would still be deserving of its place on the Cool Page because, well, just look at it! A metallic silver 78ft wave- piercing trimaran built of composite carbon fibre…
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We skipped the lab and grabbed a pressure washer to see if these 6 offshore boating jackets actually keep you dry. Here is the ultimate soak test
There is an old saying in the maritime world: “There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.” To put that theory to the ultimate test, MBY Editor Hugo Andreae and a few of his more ‘willing’ friends decided to skip the laboratory…
Original owners Gertrude and Hugh Poths (snr) relaxing on Malaya circa 1935. Photo: Charles Lyne
When Charles Lyne bought a 1926 narrow boat in need of restoration, little did he know the rich history tying him, the original owner and this very magazine together…
Considering my grandfather, Charles Wadham Lyne, chose to be a poor vicar, he wasn’t quite as hard up as he might have been…
A little extra bow flare should keep the ride even drier
Axopar has finally revealed its highly anticipated successor to the 37, the Axopar 38, with versatile options.
After the brief teaser appearance of a prototype at Cannes, Axopar finally took the wraps off the production version of its much-hyped replacement for the 37. Bigger and heavier than its predecessor, it looks and feels more…