Four companies have made it through to the shortlist of finalists for the Customer Service category of the 2023 Motor Boat Awards. The results are based on nominations received from the public and this year we received a wide range of nominations, suggesting that standards are high across the board and customers are returning the […]
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Reporting from the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival, Motor Boat & Yachting editor Hugo Andreae takes us on a full tour of the X Shore 1, which was making its global debut. The X Shore 1 was one of the smallest, but also one of the most exciting launches at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival. What […]
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Designed to combine cutting edge sport and indulgent luxury with uncommonly low emissions, the new Azimut S7 adheres to the same ethos that underpins the broader Azimut S Class. The Azimut S7 is designed to be frugal as well as fast It uses triple IPS drives and a carbon fibre-infused hull, which has been created […]
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Princess will be making big moves at Boot Düsseldorf with a seven-yacht line-up, including the show debuts of the X80 and F65, the European debut of the Y85 and the world debut of its new Princess S72… The new S72 is as elegant as a sportbridge cruiser gets As the second largest of the four […]
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The new Vripack-designed Delphia 10 is a very versatile yacht. You can spec it with either a diesel engine of up to 110hp or an electric shaft drive from 40 to 80hp. Two-tiered windows provide big views and generous light down below You can also tailor the layout to your needs with one of three […]
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Reporting from the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival, Motor Boat & Yachting editor Hugo Andreae takes us on a full tour of the 34m Van Der Valk superyacht Lady Lene, which was making her global debut. Launched by Van Der Valk Shipyard in 2021 and exhibited for the first time at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival, […]
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After making their way around the southwest corner of Ireland, John and River explore the wild Atlantic coast and its outlying islands… This is Part Two of John’s round-Ireland adventure. Make sure to watch Part One and Part Two first. The next destination on my trip down memory lane was the Skellig Islands. These two […]
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The British yard is launching a new Sunseeker 75 Sport Yacht at the Boot Düsseldorf show later this month… Fresh hull glazing and low profile sportsfly furniture makes for a sportier look Replacing the outgoing Sunseeker 74 Sport Yacht, this latest evolution carries new exterior glazing in the hull and superstructure as well as a […]
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Looking for something virtually no-one else in the world has? Then this might be the boat for you. Alex Smith drives the J Craft Torpedo RS… Having enjoyed a breakfast of tar-strong coffee and pains au chocolat, I’m sitting next to Radenko Milakovic on a boat built by the company he owns. We’re slipping quietly […]
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It’s been another hectic year here on mby.com – we round up the biggest stories that got our motor running during the past 12 months… 2022 seemed to flash by in the blink of an eye, with the return of (most) boat shows and the relaxation of travel restrictions meaning that the boating world could […]
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Palm Beach International Boat show (23-26 March 2023) is one of America’s biggest boat shows, so local hotels book up fast. Here’s our pick of where to stay nearby… We’ve put together a list of hotels near the Palm Beach International Boat Show at a range of price points to help you make the most […]
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Fort Lauderdale boat show (Oct 25-29 2023) is one of America’s biggest boat shows, so local hotels book up fast. Here’s our pick of where to stay nearby… We’ve put together a list of Fort Lauderdale boat show hotels at a range of price points to help you make the most of your visit. Accommodation is […]
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Premium Dutch brand, Zeelander, has launched a seductive new 56ft luxury cruiser called the Zeelander Z6… Side-mounted tender garage is pure ‘superyacht’ style The Z6 has been conceived as part of a broader rebranding exercise, which aims to introduce a fresher feel to the classical curves for which Zeelander has become so famous. And while […]
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Riva is building a limited-edition version of its gorgeous Aquariva runabout to mark its 180th birthday. The model has been named the Riva Anniversario. The Anniversario is a suitably elegant tribute to Riva’s 180 years of luxury boat making Only 18 examples will be built, one for every ten years of the brand’s existence. Although […]
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No stranger to the perils of saltwater on phones, Fox Morgan looks at 12 of the best waterproof phone cases, suitable for iPhone and Android models. There’s a moment I’m sure we can all identify, when we first googled “best waterproof phone case” which was roughly 60 seconds after our phone was dunked without one. […]
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If your boat is going into hibernation then there are steps you need to take to ensure it stays in top condition for next season. Jon Mendez explains how to winterise a boat… Winter can be a great time to use your boat but it’s also an opportunity to put it to bed for a […]
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Miami Boat Show is one of America’s biggest boat show, so local hotels book up fast. Here’s our pick of where to stay nearby… We’ve put together a list of hotels near the Miami Boat Show at a range of price points to help you make the most of your visit. Accommodation is listed with the […]
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Our resident used boat expert Nick Burnham picks out four of the best all-weather boats on the secondhand market, from Aquastar to Sargo… It’s December. The days are short, commutes are in the dark and the shops are full of Christmas tat/cheer (delete as appropriate). The seas are winter choppy but down at the boatyard […]
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Wally has released the first renderings and details of a striking new Wally Hybrid Yacht series model, the Wally WHY100… Like its bigger siblings, the Wally WHY200 and 150, this new Wally WHY100’s designation references its approximate volume in gross tons rather than its length overall. While the exact length of this new reverse-bowed two-decker […]
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The new Twisted T300S will appeal to anyone who is a fan of the Axopar 25 but wants to ramp up the power, performance and gadget appeal. Style and performance tweaks lift Twisted’s take on the Axopar 25 The reinforced transom gets a 300hp outboard, a custom prop and a mechanical jack plate. The skipper […]
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