Reporting from the 2023 Boot Düsseldorf Boat Show, MBY editor Hugo Andreae takes us on a full tour of the Riva 76 Perseo Super… How time flies. It’s eight years since we tested the original Riva 76 Perseo at the Cannes Yachting Festival, a sleek and stupendously competent piece of luxury engineering that gave us […]
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Tiara has gone the distance to debut its new flagship Tiara EX 60, and that included a trip down the Mississippi… Michigan-based Tiara Yachts’ classy new Tiara EX 60 flagship will be one of the showstoppers at this year’s Miami Boat Show. No question. With this gleaming hull No. 1 recently fresh out of the […]
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A big beauty with an efficient, semi-displacement hull, the Sirena 78 was built with spectacular staterooms, a lofty skybridge and even loftier ambitions. Photography by Jeff Brown Adventure Awaits The Sirena 78 can be built to suit all kinds of cruising plans. A big beauty with an efficient, semi-displacement hull, the Sirena 78 was built […]
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF SIRENA YACHTS Maintaining the same attention to luxurious detailing and functionality as larger models, the new Sirena 48 offers a smaller, 48-foot layout that appeals to younger generations of boat owners. While the first details were revealed at boot Düsseldorf 2023, the first unit will launch at Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 in […]
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Phantom 65 Squadron 68 PHOTOS COURTESY OF FAIRLINE YACHTS British yacht builder Fairline Yachts will bring two show debuts to boot Düsseldorf this year, featuring the Phantom 65 and Squadron 68. On show at the Messe Düsseldorf January 21-29, 2023, the Phantom 65 is Fairline’s first sportbridge yacht and won Best Exterior Design in 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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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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Pardo Yachts has unveiled the first renderings of its new flagship, which has been dubbed the Pardo GT75. ABOVE: The folding terraces can be set at any angle to act as a backrest to the bench or as a flat sunpad Penned by Zuccheri Yacht Design and Nauta Design, this two-deck walkaround strikes an aggressive […]
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Saxdor’s Finnish beauty. A boat that’s fast, functional, fun and safe. In case you have been living under a rock, Finland is making its name known on the international powerboat scene. The easternmost Scandinavian country has offered a strong inflow of fast, seaworthy boats that many boaters (and especially first-time owners) see as a value […]
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The Wichard Group has launched an impressive new electric furler, which incorporates a cunning use of multiple motors to keep size to an absolute minimum Furling systems for reaching sails have transformed the ease with which these sails can be handled, with the result that many more cruising yachts now have Code 0s and furling […]
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Sense of Style The Riva 76 Bahamas is a dayboat on steroids that impresses with its attention to detail and a movable hardtop unlike most any other. It’s rather difficult for a yacht to set itself apart at the Cannes Yachting Festival, where the glitziest new offerings from Europe’s top builders convene on a picturesque and […]
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The newest model in the Princess fleet is all about the transitions. The Princess V50 at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival was immediately recognizable for her telltale Princess lines. The Plymouth, England-based builder has done a remarkable job over the last decade or so branding itself with flowing exterior profiles which give way to a […]
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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 Lynx 27M Crossover yacht, which he describes as “my idea of boating heaven”. There were a lot of big new boats at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival, but none of them gave me […]
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Reporting from the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival, Hugo Andreae takes us on a full tour of the Azimut Grande 26M, which was making its global debut. One of Azimut’s big debuts at the 2022 Cannes boat show was the Azimut Grande 26M, which measures in at just under 86ft LOA (85ft 7in to be precise). […]
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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 Azimut Magellano 66. Azimut’s relentless shift upmarket into ever larger boats means this new Azimut Magellano 66 is currently the entry point of its navetta-style cruising range, although a smaller Magellano 58 is […]
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The Iguana Foiler was unveiled for the first time during the Cannes Yachting Festival 2022 last week. Iguana Yachts goes one step further with an innovation that is both groundbreaking and sustainable. Responding to the demand for an electric version of the Iguana from clients, the French shipyard developed a foiling version of its amphibious […]
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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 Princess V50 Open, which was making its global debut… Even though the Princess V50 Open is very similar to the old Princess V48, the hull is all-new. It’s a bit longer and it […]
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PHOTOS BY JEFF BROWN Sirena debuted its all-in-one 78 yacht at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September, revealing a timeless yet modern design that perfectly combines interior comfort, personal choice and efficient performance, delivering a safe, comfortable cruiser that doubles as a family-friendly yacht for fun and relaxation. The Sirena 78 is loaded with options, […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF AQUILA In the model’s first showcase outside the U.S., the Aquila 45 Yacht debuted alongside the Aquila 36 Sport at Cannes Yachting Festival earlier this month, providing the largest Aquila presence yet at the festival. “Our growing presence at the Cannes Yachting Festival is a testament to the growing international demand for […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF FOUR WINNS The new TH36 from Four Winns marks the start of a whole new catamaran range that exudes comfort, casual elegance and timeless design. “At a glance, the all-new outboard catamaran stands out from its peers,” says Martin Meyer, product manager. Drawing inspiration from the brand’s HD series, Italian Garroni Design […]
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