With his ideal boat purchased and refitted, Iain Macneil and his crew set off from Lanzarote on the first leg of their round-the-world adventure… Weighed down with extra fuel, Astra heads out to sea on the first leg of her global voyage, narrowly avoiding an embarrassing argument with the sea wall! This is Part Three […]

Our resident used boat expert Nick Burnham picks out four of the best 50ft flybridge boats for sale right now, from the likes of Sunseeker, Princess, Fairline and Trader. When it comes to the ideal boat length, 50ft is often reckoned to be something of a sweet spot, certainly for UK waters. Manageable by two […]

Sunseeker International has released the first images of its new Sunseeker 100 Yacht, which was launched earlier this week. As with the recently-launched 90 Ocean, the Sunseeker 100 Yacht features a large beach club area with a BBQ, rain shower and built-in sunloungers. When not in use it doubles as a flooding tender garage for […]

Boats don’t come much more American than the Hatteras GT59. Nick shows us around this spectacular sportfish yacht… When stepping aboard the Hatteras GT59, there can be no doubt as to its primary purpose. With rocket launchers and rod holders galore, this is a proper sportfish yacht. Step through the electrically-powered saloon door and you’re […]

Reporting from the 2022 Miami Boat Show, Elliott Maurice takes us on a tour of the new Boston Whaler 360 Outrage. Boston Whaler’s legendary reputation has taken another leap forward with this new Boston Whaler 360 Outrage. It is packed with the latest tech and looks superb in the flesh, especially with a pair of […]

Reporting from the 2022 Miami Boat Show, Elliott Maurice takes us on a tour of the new 2022 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer OB. After taking some time away from the sportscruiser sector, Sea Ray has exploded back onto the scene with the Sea Ray Sundancer 370 Outboard. A fresh new crossover with 50-knot performance, it’s […]

Candela may be stealing the electric boat headlines with its futuristic foilers but Rand has quietly put together an extensive range of ICE and battery-powered sportsboats with the Rand 25 Spirit sitting pretty much slap bang in the middle of the eight-boat line-up. The all-electric version of the Rand 25 Spirit has a top speed […]

Our resident used boat expert Phil Sampson explains how to pick out a top quality Sessa C42 on the secondhand market and what features to look for… In build: 2014 – current day Price range: £380,000 – £408,177 There is a delightful typo on the Sessa Marine website which informs the reader the company entered […]

French yard Leen has launched its biggest power-trimaran to date, the Leen 72, ahead of its public debut in October 2022. Photo: Olivier Blanchet The first Leen 72 recently hit the water  in La Rochelle, following the installation of its huge 49x27ft (15×8.2m) flybridge. Following successful sea trials, the boat will be shipped to the […]

Reporting from the 2022 Palm Beach Boat Show, Elliott Maurice takes us on a tour of the Sabre 58… The Sabre 58 is a seriously impressive motorboat where high-tech, vacuum-infused construction meets high build quality and serious technology. The first thing you’ll notice before you step on board are the lovely traditional lines, but the […]

Reporting from the 2022 Palm Beach Boat Show, Elliott Maurice takes us on a tour of the Horizon PC60 powercat… Horizon Yachts is a boat builder that is best known for its superyachts, but they also build a fantastic range of powercats, including the Horizon PC60. Powered by two 705hp Cummins diesels, the Horizon PC60 […]

Filming a Mangusta yacht was on Nick’s wishlist for a long time before he got on board this impeccable Mangusta 92… Mangusta Yachts make a big impression whenever they enter a Mediterranean marina, and this 2005 Mangusta 92 is a great example of the Italian yard’s iconic style. Built in Viareggio by Overmarine, the Mangusta […]

A 120ft superyacht that was seized by the National Crime Agency as part of a drug trafficking operation will be auctioned off later this month. MY Kahu is a superyacht with a colourful past and she will hopefully be getting a brighter future after an online auction with Wilsons later this month (April 27). Built […]

  Nick Burnham explains why the new Typhoon Ventnor range of wetsuits, gloves and boots is well worth a closer look… Typhoon has been making watersports equipment since 1947 and has a huge range of products designed for leisure, commercial and military use, from body boards and buoyancy aids to immersion suits and helmets. So […]

This new Solar Power 40 is the smallest model in the Italian yard’s achingly beautiful Open range and if the real thing looks anything like the renderings we have here then any notion that the shorter dimensions may hamper the looks can be firmly put to bed. The Solaris Power 40 Open may be the […]

Momentum is strong at Absolute right now. We have already tested the first in its generation 2022 models, the 60 Fly, but this year will also see the launch of a new flagship in the shape of this, the Navetta 75. Although its underpinnings are clearly shared with the outgoing Absolute Navetta 73, there is […]

One of the latest trends in the superyacht world is support ships. Basically, it’s a second huge boat that is effectively a floating toy box. The Ring Vampire VT-1050 is the smaller of the two planned models So your spare tenders, your helicopter, your personal submarine and even spare crew can follow the mother ship. […]

Specialist British boat builder Ice Marine is launching a new Santoku range of high-performance 40ft adventure craft. The T-PAC model will have a top speed of close to 70 knots with twin 600hp V12 outboards The hull of the new Ice Marine Santoku range was originally developed for the special forces but has since been […]

Mercury Marine has unveiled its first all-electric outboard engine – the Avator. The world’s biggest builder of outboard engines revealed its latest concept at February’s Miami Boat Show. Although only a teaser model at this stage, it is committed to launching an all-electric range of production outboards as early as this autumn with first deliveries […]

MBY deputy editor Jack Haines takes a test drive of the Fairline Squadron 68, which has been reimagined for 2022… The Fairline Squadron 68 was launched back in 2019, however in 2022 Fairline have made some significant changes to their flagship flybridge. These include a redesigned exterior and some big changes on the inside as […]