Reporting from the 2022 Southampton Boat Show, Motor Boat & Yachting editor Hugo Andreae takes us on a full tour of the Cormate T28… One of the best days I’ve ever had on the water was driving this boat’s predecessor. The follow-up to the Cormate T27, the Cormate T28 was launched as an all-new model […]
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After an intensive selection process, we can exclusively reveal the finalists for the 2023 Motor Boat of the Year Awards. Sponsored by Sleipner, world leaders in improving comfort and safety at sea, the Motor Boat Awards are widely considered to be the Oscars of the boating world. That’s because every boat has to go through […]
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Can Fairline’s first foray into the sportsfly market successfully combine the versatility of a flybridge with the performance of a sportscruiser? MBY editor Hugo Andreae heads to the Med to determine if the British boatmaker has mastered the art of compromise… The best of both worlds or a compromise too far? That is the question […]
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MBY editor Hugo Andreae puts the Ecoflow Delta Max portable power station to the test on his Karnic 2250… The Ecoflow Delta Max is powerful enough to boil a standard kettle The trend for portable power stations replacing petrol powered generators on small to medium-sized boats is gathering pace. Every week I seem to get […]
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Bavaria is set to launch its smallest SR model yet, the Bavaria SR33, at the Boot Düsseldorf boat show in January… Bavaria’s new SR33 will retain the look and feel of the two existing SR models The new sterndrive-propelled Bavaria SR33 will feature the same distinctive ‘open-with-hardtop’ formula developed to such good effect for the […]
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Windy is bringing back the Camira just two years after it was quietly dropped from the range. Now boasting the option of an open hard top in place of the standard bimini, and outboard power in addition to the usual diesel sterndrives, it will be badged the Windy 40 Camira RS. The Camira is back […]
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Bored of socks and scented candles? Up the ante this Christmas with a gift you would be thrilled to receive from our guide to the best Christmas gifts for boaters. Buying Christmas gifts for boaters can be very tricky – after all, what can you buy someone who’s lucky enough to spend a decent chunk […]
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The new Nord Star 33+ looks and feels like a very cruise-friendly boat. Alex Smith shares his first impressions after going onboard at the 2022 Southampton Boat Show… It features deep, wide walkaround decks with opening side gates built into the railings amidships, plus sliding doors on both sides of the pilothouse. The tinted windows […]
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Reporting from the 2022 Southampton Boat Show, Motor Boat & Yachting editor Hugo Andreae takes us on a full tour of the Fairey Sabre 19… Back in the 1960s the name Fairey Marine was synonymous with British-built motorboats, but the Fairey name went out of business and nobody was building them for a while. That […]
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MBY editor Hugo Andreae puts the Meaco Arete One 25L dehumidifier to the test on his Karnic 2250… An optional pump automatically empties the tank when it’s full I’ve been using a Meaco Zambezi dehumidifier on my boat and in my home for a number of years but a couple of things have always bugged […]
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Norwegian start-up Evoy has launched the world’s most powerful electric outboard. Hugo Andreae, editor of MBY, gauges its might with a test run… It looks, feels and goes like a well-matched petrol outboard engine Until recently, if you wanted to buy an electric sportsboat your only option was to knock on the door of a […]
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Each month we pick out an iconic boat that can lay claim to the title of world’s coolest boat. This month, we take a closer look at the Art of Kinetik Hedonist. The nice thing about putting this feature together each month is that it encompasses such a wide range of craft. After all, what […]
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There are plenty of cool boats out there, but only the world’s coolest boats make it into our hall of fame. Here are the icons who have made the cut so far… Each month our resident expert of cool Nick Burnham picks out an iconic boat that can lay claim to the title of world’s […]
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On a mission to explore the Irish coast on his boat, Cecienne, John Boyle had to get her there first. We join him on his journey from Cornwall to Kilmore Quay via Milford Haven and the Celtic Sea… The southwest coast of Ireland is a glorious cruising ground with stunning scenery, breathtaking outcrops, gorgeous lighthouses, […]
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We take a look at 6 of the best boat GPS options available right now, from handheld devices to tablet apps ‘Lost at Sea’ might be a great name for a video game, but in real life the prospect of losing one’s bearings on the ocean can be pretty scary indeed. Chartplotters can – […]
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Save your boat from the ravages of nature with a well-fitting boat cover. Phil Sampson picks out 6 of the best options on the market right now A good boat cover can make all the difference to the state of your cockpit come spring. Photo: Alamy Every marina has one – that sad and […]
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Depth sounders are pretty crucial bits of kit for all of us. If you want to have an idea of how much water is beneath your keel then you will need a depth sounder of some sort – unless you want to go old school and send someone to the bow with a longline […]
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There are few jobs more satisfying on a boat than applying boat wax to tired, chalky gelcoat. Turning a faded, stained and dull fibreglass hull into a shining thing of beauty is surprisingly easy with the right techniques and products Just the antifouling to go Many boat owners simply apply boat wax to the […]
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Decent marine speakers can add a great deal of pleasure to life afloat, whether you’re on a day out with friends on a fast open boat, or mid Atlantic on the adventure of a lifetime When planning to fit marine speakers they need to be located at a safe distance from compasses and from […]
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We explain what to look for in a good set of dock lines and pick out some of the best options currently available Mooring lines Yachties, especially the racing types, might get a bit excited by cordage, but for us motorboaters that are limited to hopping about with a few mooring lines, it can […]
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