Boat Reviews

  1. Reviews

    Flying Fish Marlin II: an affordable hovercraft

    Alex Smith
    Apr 16, 2012

    Bored of bone-jarring impacts? Why not ride on a cushion of air? Alex Smith tests the Flying Fish Marlin II …Read More

  2. Reviews / Daysailer

    Fairlie Yachts celebrates 55 sale

    Staff
    Apr 11, 2012

    First boat of the new Spirit of Tradition range finds a home …Read More

  3. Reviews / Runabout

    Yuka 700 Classic: head-turning style from Turkey

    Jake Kavanagh
    Apr 9, 2012

    The 700 Classic from Turkish-based Yuka marries modern composite technology with timeless Italian styling for a sportsboat that really turns heads. Jake Kavanagh went for a spin …Read More

  4. Reviews / Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB)

    Skua RB6: a British built RIB with a difference

    Alex Smith
    Apr 2, 2012

    In a world packed with marketing flannel, the Skua RB6 is a RIB with a genuine difference. Alex Smith reports. …Read More

  5. Reviews

    Sly 38: pretty can be fast, too

    Michael Good
    Mar 28, 2012

    The Italian premium-brand introduces a new 38-footer to catch up in the mid-level market segment …Read More

  6. Reviews / Racer

    J/111: a one-design with cruising potential

    Michael Good
    Mar 26, 2012

    Excitingly fast, light and handsome to boot, the J/111 could turn into the top choice for racing sailors. However, on longer cruises there are limitations …Read More

  7. Reviews / Centre Console

    Barracuda 27 set for summer launch

    Alex Smith
    Mar 19, 2012

    A new 27-foot Barracuda is set for release this summer and it is being produced as a natural development of the existing 42 …Read More

  8. Reviews / Dinghy (Sail)

    An Olympic Skiff for women: the six contenders

    Gael Pawson
    Mar 15, 2012

    With the ISAF trials event in Santander imminent, Gael Pawson considers the contenders for the Women’s Olympic Skiff spot …Read More

  9. Reviews / Centre Console

    Ranieri Voyager 19S review

    Alex Smith
    Mar 12, 2012

    Alex Smith takes a look at the sportiest craft in the modern Ranieri fleet, the new Ranieri Voyager 19S. …Read More

  10. Reviews / Inflatable

    Quicksilver Activ Open review

    Alex Smith
    Mar 5, 2012

    Is the mid-sized ‘Open’ model good enough to maintain the award-winning progress of Quicksilver’s new Activ range? Alex Smith finds out …Read More

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