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In this issue

TOP TEN NEWS STORIES
New Fairline Targa 55; Marina groups merge; Coniston run for Bluebird?

BEST NEW BOATS
11 debut models, including the mighty Grand Banks 54 and the first outboard-powered Duchy

ABSOLUTE NAVETTA 62 TESTED
Looking for a pair of owner’s cabins? This bright and beautiful trawler-style yacht is a brilliant way to achieve

THE LIVEABOARD RHYTHM
Tim Steel takes his new Dale Classic 37 on its first ever long-distance cruise

NEW FAIRLINE TARGA 55

Fairline has revealed details of its first new boat since it was bought by new investors earlier this year. The Targa 55 GTO is based on the hull and engineering platform of the award-winning Squadron 58 but boasts a stylish new superstructure in keeping with its sportscruiser heritage.

2 mins

BOAT SHOW SUCCESS

Visitors and exhibitors largely approved of the changes to this year's Southampton Boat Show (Sept 19-28) albeit with one major reservation. As well as being a week later than usual and noticeably smaller, the layout of both the marina and onshore exhibits were revised to improve the flow of visitors around the show.

2 mins

NEW AXOPAR 38

Axopar has released the first renderings of the boat that will soon replace its much-loved 37. The new 38 will make its public debut at the Düsseldorf show in January when full details of the pricing will also be confirmed.

1 mins

BIGGER LONG-RANGE PRINCESSES

Princess Yachts is making a dramatic return to the 30-40m sector with a new range of semi-custom superyachts.

1 mins

MARINA GROUPS MERGE

Premier Marinas has bought the Boatfolk chain of marinas, making it the UK and Europe's biggest marina group. Funded by the Wellcome Foundation, Premier's owner, the deal sees the combined business running 22 marinas and almost 10,000 berths around the UK. For comparison, the next biggest marina group, MDL, has 18 sites in the UK and one in Spain totalling 7,000 berths.

1 mins

AQUAHOLIC

Nick Burnham: After a few calls and emails I had a Grand Plan. We were game on!

2 mins

BOAT CUISINE

Phil Sampson soaks up the tropical vibe... in Chichester Harbour

2 mins

GRAND BANKS 54

It's been a while since we've seen a Grand Banks at a UK boat show and in that time a lot has changed.

1 mins

COCKWELLS DUCHY 25

The Southampton show was awash with mass market sportsboats offering plenty of pace and space but none of them could match the charm of this compact British-built compact cruiser. Based on the hull of the popular Duchy 27 but modified to take an outboard engine and reconfigured as a more open day boat/weekender, it has much the same appeal as its larger siblings but in a smaller more affordable package.

1 mins

WESTONS POINT 27

LOA: 27ft 0in (8.24m) BEAM: 8ft 7in (2.62m) ENGINES: 2 x 50hp outboard TOP SPEED: 20 knots PRICE: From £250,000 ex VAT CONTACT: info@tradeship.co.uk

1 mins

OCKELBO B25 CAB

Making its UK debut in Southampton was the new flagship model from Ockelbo - a brand designed and built by longstanding Swedish aluminium sportsboat specialist, Anytec. As you would expect then, it's built entirely from aluminium but while Anytecs are slick, high-performance sportsboats, the new Ockelbo is very much the rough, tough, multipurpose, four-season cruiser.

1 mins

NORD STAR 49+

Being one of the best established builders of offshore pilothouse cruisers in Finland, Nord Star is well equipped to adapt its boats in line with custom requests - and that was eminently clear at the Southampton Boat Show.

1 mins

PARDO 43

Very few boat-building formulas feel as clear and recognisable as Pardo's.

1 mins

BAVARIA VIDA

We've seen Bavaria's new Vida before but never quite in the configuration exhibited at the Southampton Boat Show.

2 mins

FOUR WINNS TH33

Hot on the heels of last year’s TH36 is a pair of new Four Winns powercats - the TH38, which is an update on the 36, and the TH33, which seems to adopt much the same approach as the larger boats.

1 mins

BAYLINER C21

While a great many of the world's builders seem to be distancing themselves from the affordable end of the market, it's great to see Bayliner living up to its reputation as the people's champion. Because here, in the form of the new C21, we have a sporting outboard-powered cuddy that comes in (albeit in base form) at less than £50,000 on the water, including tax.

1 mins

ARKSEN DISCOVERY 8

Is Arksen's first ever RIB the adventure boat it needs to be?

6 mins

MAD DOGS + ENGLISHMEN

Yorkshireman Ian Furby enjoys a magical week-long cruise around the Solent, including one of its most eccentric annual events

9 mins

ABSOLUTE NAVETTA 62

This latest iteration will plug the gap between the new 58 and the forthcoming 66 - could it be the best Navetta yet?

7 mins

40 YEARS YOUNG

When Stuart Potts fell for a 1985 Fairline 36 Sedan in 2013 little did he know he'd be celebrating his 40th wedding anniversary and its 40th birthday with a stunning retro refit

7 mins

PRESTIGE F4.3

Can Prestige's smallest F-Line flybridge really deliver the goods at just 43ft?

7 mins

KEEPING WATCH THE AI WAY

Why SEA.AI's new virtual watchkeeper could be a game-changer for boat owners of all types and sizes

4 mins

WATERPROOF JACKETS

Searching for the perfect Offshore jacket? We put half a dozen to the test to make your decision easier

8 mins

TRIM A BOAT

Trimming your vessel correctly is vital for comfort, economy, seakeeping and ultimately safety. Good hull design usually requires very little trim from the helm to keep the ride comfortable. However, having the ability to affect the trim both fore and aft as well as side to side is great for altering the attitude of your boat to the sea. In a perfect world as you accelerate your well designed, perfectly balanced boat to its planing speed, the shape of the hull will naturally lift it onto the plane, allowing it to skim over the top of the water with the boat's weight supported evenly on the surface.

3 mins

ULTIMATE BALEARICS BOAT

David Ross takes delivery of Europe's first Schaefer V44

4 mins

DEBUT CRUISE

Tim Steel and his family take their new Dale Classic 37 on its first proper cruise

4 mins

BENETEAU SWIFT TRAWLER 30

While a significant number of armchair experts insist the name “Trawler Yacht” has been adopted from the fishing industry to reflect the traditional trawler’s range, stability and durability, others (like me) disagree.

5 mins

ALL-WEATHER BOAT

When I was a small boy, my grandfather explained to me that, as you get older, so time speeds up and the years become shorter.

6 mins

SUNSEEKER XS2000

COOL RATING BRILLIANTLY BONKERS

2 mins

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Motor Boat & Yachting UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Boating_Sailing

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Motor Boat & Yachting UK Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Future. The magazine is aimed at enthusiasts of motorboats and yachts. Motor Boat & Yachting UK Magazine features articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Boat and yacht reviews: The magazine reviews new and used motorboats and yachts from all major manufacturers.

* Boating and yachting destinations: The magazine covers boating and yachting destinations around the world, including reviews of marinas, restaurants, and other attractions.

* Boating and yachting technology: The magazine provides information on the latest boating and yachting technology, such as new navigation systems, engines, and equipment.

* Boating and yachting skills: The magazine provides tips and advice on boating and yachting skills, such as how to navigate, anchor, and moor.

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Motor Boat & Yachting UK Magazine is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about motorboats and yachts. The magazine is known for its high-quality journalism, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the motorboat and yacht world.