Boats, Engines & Equipment Reviews

  1. Reviews / Motor Yacht

    Riva 88 Florida: open top 88 from Italy

    Alex Smith
    May 19, 2015

    It may be late to launch with an inexplicable change of name but the Riva 88 Florida is still wildly impressive, says Alex Smith. …Read More

  2. Reviews / Deck Saloon

    Discovery 55 MkII review: evolutionary update

    Rupert Holmes
    May 18, 2015

    The Discovery 55 MkII is a quality large blue-water cruiser that’s designed to be easily handled by a couple, says Rupert Holmes. …Read More

  3. Reviews / Motor Yacht

    Azimut Atlantis 43 review

    Alex Smith
    May 13, 2015

    Alex Smith examines a cut-price route to Italian indulgence. …Read More

  4. Reviews

    Virgin Atlantic Challenger II restored

    Alex Smith
    May 12, 2015

    Can you handle twin 2,000hp turbo diesels? Fully restored 30-year-old ocean-crossing superboat Virgin Atlantic Challenger II goes up for sale. …Read More

  5. Reviews / Other (Power)

    5 great boats for exploring tidal waters

    Alex Smith
    May 6, 2015

    Alex Smith explores five tempting estuary runabouts for the family in love with exploring tidal waters. …Read More

  6. Reviews

    EDF1: a compact alternative to pyrotechnic flares

    Alex Smith
    Apr 27, 2015

    Ocean Signal launches a new electronic distress flare – the rescueME EDF1. …Read More

  7. Reviews

    Electric outboard engine questions and answers

    Dieter Loibner
    Apr 24, 2015

    A brief interview on the topic of electric outboard propulsion with Dr. Christoph Ballin of German electric outboard makers Torqeedo. …Read More

  8. Reviews / Cruiser (Sail)

    30 footers with amazing accommodation

    Rupert Holmes
    Apr 21, 2015

    Rupert Holmes picks five of his favourite small yachts that offer nothing short of amazing accommodation. …Read More

  9. Reviews / Cruiser (Power)

    BWA 28 GTc: new flagship for BWA RIBs

    Alex Smith
    Apr 16, 2015

    New for this summer – a spacious GT-style RIB from Italian RIB builders GWA. …Read More

  10. Reviews

    5 of the best hovercraft

    Alex Smith
    Apr 15, 2015

    Alex Smith hunts down five recreational hovercraft for those in search of a bum-friendly boating experience. …Read More

X