Princess has released the first renderings of its largest and most dramatic S-Class yacht to date, the Princess S80… The all-new Princess S80 replaces the outgoing Princess S78, bringing with it even more voluptuous styling and a raft of luxurious new features. Judging from these images, the most impressive aspect of the S80 is its […]
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Is the Cormate T28 sharp enough to outshine its swift and sweet-riding predecessor? Hugo Andreae heads for Poole in search of answers… Way back in September 2018, we staged a group comparison test between three 28ft sportsboats: an Axopar 28, a Nimbus W9 and a Cormate T27. At the time, the Cormate seemed like the […]
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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 Hunton RS43… The movie provided a well timed boost for Hunton’s subsequent XRS43 in 2008 Boat dealers are used to unusual requests from clients but ten windscreens […]
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Weekly Market Outlook By Keith Schneider and Donn Goodman Confusion, or even chaos, has been an accurate way to describe the stock and bond market moves, the economic outlook, and the sentiment of investors over the last few months. As a result, risk and hopefully opportunity, have also likely been on your mind […]
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to take my boat to the Isles of Scilly – and having moved to the West Country three years ago, the fact that it’s now 100 miles closer has made it much more realistic. Approaching Fowey for the final night ashore. All photos: Jon Mendez I […]
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Reporting from the 2022 Genoa Boat Show, Alex Smith takes us on board the Lomac Granturismo 10.5 – a 60-knot RIB with serious pedigree… Italian boat builder Lomac used the Genoa Boat Show to unveil its latest offering in the GT line, the Lomac Granturismo 10.5. This model sits in the company’s Cruiser range and […]
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Cass is a Holman & Pye design from the early 1970s, whose build was a remarkable labour of love stretching over 20 years. Nigel Sharp reports Photo: Nigel Sharp I used to do a lot of skydiving,” Simon Mitchell told me. “While you’re still in the aircraft you have options but, once you leave the […]
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Dormant since 2009, the Superhawk line has come soaring back. In the 90s a flock of Sunseeker Superhawks ruled the seas. From 34- to 38-feet, they regularly graced the silver screen with cameos in the James Bond franchise. Sleek and sporty with luxurious accommodations below, they epitomized 007-cool with a nod to the go-fast boats […]
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The Palm Beach Boat Show throws open its doors this week and we’ve scoured the listings to pick out the most notable attendees… Even though it’s not quite as big as the Miami and Fort Lauderdale equivalents, the Palm Beach Boat Show is still far too big for anyone to hope to see all the […]
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Picture yourself as the proud, though rather secretive, owner of a very pricy 219ft Benetti superyacht… And now, barely a year after you’ve taken delivery, the folks at Benetti persuade you to park the yacht at this year’s Palm Beach Boat Show so that people you’ve never met can have a nose around it. This […]
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In his Uncharted Waters column, Capt. Bill Pike wonders how he’ll find the strength to carry on. So, although I plan on doing features and other projects for Power & Motoryacht in the future, I figure this Uncharted Waters column is gonna be my last. While I’m not exactly sure when I began composing these […]
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OK, it’s a bit of a stretch for Turkey’s Numarine to talk about its latest 26XP explorer-style 85-footer being a “world debut” at this year’s Palm Beach Boat Show. But we’ll give it a pass courtesy of the word ‘Fast’ being added to the model name… Seems that to meet the insatiable demands of American […]
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Big news from this year’s Palm Beach Boat Show will be the unwrapping of the biggest Intrepid center console to date, the new flagship Intrepid 51 Panacea… With a quartet of 600hp Mercury Verado V12s outboards hanging off the back, the 51 Panacea is set to be the fastest Intrepid yet. Big brother to Intrepid’s […]
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There is one word you keep hearing in any conversation with Horizon Power Catamarans when the subject of the brand new $5.4 million Horizon PC68 comes up – expansive… Which is what you might expect when this new star of the Taiwan-based builder measures 68 feet (20.7m) bow to stern and an impressive 24ft 6ins […]
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We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. America’s Cup and offshore legendary sailor Dawn Riley nominates the IACC yacht America True. San Francisco Yacht Club’s “America True” rounds the windward mark ahead of France’s Le Defi syndicate’s “6 sens” on race day ten […]
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Reporting from the 2022 Southampton Boat Show, Alex Smith takes us on a full tour of the Protector 380 Targa, which was making its UK debut… Having equipped the New Zealand coastguard with commercial work boats at all 64 of its stations, Protector is justly famous for its tough offshore RIBs. It’s no surprise then […]
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Nick Burnham argues that choosing the 50-knot Elaqua electric jetski over a petrol-powered alternative is a no-brainer… It’s not just about being more considerate to other boat users thanks to its near-silent electric motor; there are other good reasons to choose the Elaqua electric jetski over a noisy ICE version. Firstly there’s no need to […]
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It started as a 4-month cruise but became a made-for-Hollywood, 13-year voyage. Roger Moore recounts a once-in-a-lifetime journey with his wife, dog—and a monkey. What started as a 4-month cruise to Mexico turned into a made-for-Hollywood, 13-year voyage around the world. I’d met Roger Moore a few times in passing. The founder of Nautical Ventures–—a […]
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Mahi grow fast, but anglers seem to catch them just as quickly, leading some captains to voice concerns over declining numbers, especially of larger fish. Michael P. O’Neill Thank God for the mahi. It never fails. When someone learns that I’ve fished all over the world, they immediately ask me, “What’s your favorite fish to […]
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Our resident used boat expert Phil Sampson explains how to find a good Prestige 420 Fly on the secondhand market and what features to look out for… In build: 2020 – current Price range: £485,000 – £640,000 Created 30 years ago, the Prestige Yachts brand is dedicated to living well or, as its slogan rather […]
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