HOW TO NAVIGATE OVERFALLS

Overfalls are areas of broken or rougher water caused by tidal currents flowing past or over geographic features.

SLEIPNER'S NEW FINS

If you're looking for extra comfort at sea Sleipner's electric-powered radically curved Vector Fins could be a game-changer

SIRENA 48

The Sirena 68 won last year's award for flybridges over 60ft. Can its new entry-level 48 repeat that success?

24-YEAR ITCH

It took 14 years to find one, and another 10 to rebuild, but when boatbuilder Will Squibb first fell in love with a Levi Corsair, he knew he had to have one

WALLYWHY 150

A new launch from Wally is always going to cause a splash, but will the latest addition to the Wally why range create the same ripples as its larger predecessor?

THE TRUE COST OF RUNNING A SUPERYACHT

Everyone loves the idea of owning a superyacht but what does it actually cost to run one? The owners of a Sunseeker 105 charter yacht reveal all...

SUNSEEKER 100 YACHT BOAT TEST

A breezy delivery trip from Southampton to Poole provided the perfect conditions for sea trialling Sunseeker's latest big boat sensation

AZIMUT 48

Is it a party platform? A sportsboat? A weekender? Whatever it is, this American-style Azimut has plenty to recommend it...

BIG TRIP SMALL BOAT [PART 2]

Having made it from Runswick Bay, Yorkshire, to Harwich, Essex, in just one day, Ian Furby continues his attempt to circumnavigate Britain in his 18ft Nordkapp speedboat

AQUADOR 300 НТ

Alex Smith tests one of the most exciting new compact cruisers money can buy

AQUAHOLIC

Nick Burnham - His very last boat trip before he died was a final cruise up his beloved River Dart with my mother and I aboard my own boat

SEASICKNESS SOLUTION

Gilbert Park tackles a wallowing boat with a set of Humphree Lightning trim tabs

HOW TO MANEUVRE A SHAFT-DRIVE BOAT

One of the joys of boating is the wide variety of different craft on offer. Whereas the vast majority of cars have four wheels and one engine and therefore drive in roughly the same way, boats are much more varied in terms of size, style, hull design and means of propulsion. As a result they tend to handle very differently too, so making the switch from something like a single-engined planing sports-boat to a twin-engined semi-displacement cruiser requires a certain amount of readjustment from the skipper too. So how do you go about doing that? For me, having a clear understanding of what’s happening when and why is vital to grasping what steering and throttle inputs are needed.

NILFISK PREMIUM 200 PRESSURE WASHER

A pressure washer is a vital piece of equipment for anyone who cleans their own boat and the more powerful the better when it comes to blasting barnacles off hulls.

HONDA V8 OUTBOARD

A new 350hp V8 puts Honda back in the big league. We take a look at its most powerful outboard yet

VIGGO C 10 OFFSHORE

If you want to get from A to B quickly, safely and in almost any weather, this 60-knot adventure boat is in league of its own

RACE REVIVAL

Can this once derelict speedboat, which has been lovingly restored by a group of power racing enthusiasts, re-live her glory days? Phil Sampson finds out

AEGEAN ADVENTURE

Thomas and Jutta Kittel prepare for their Mediterranean swansong as they commence the final leg of their Greek cruise, discovering some unspoilt gems amidst the busier holiday islands of the Northern Sporades

DUTCH ROYAL TOUR

The Leaver family take Duchess, their regally named Van der Valk 1800, on a return visit to her homeland

JEANNEAU MERRY FISHER 1295

If you want a flexible but sensibly priced flybridge cruiser, Jeanneau's flagship Merry Fisher might be about as good as it gets...

FAIRLINE SQUADRON 58

Is Fairline's lavishly featured new 58-footer really as good as it looks? We head for Southampton to find out

BOAT SHOW ΒΟΝΑΝΖΑ

September saw two of the year’s most important shows take place and, despite less-than-perfect economic backdrops and challenging weather conditions in the UK, most of the big yards reported impressive forward order books and resilient new boat sales.

SUPERHAWK SIBLINGS

Sunseeker has released renderings of two new models based on the same hull as its top-selling Superhawk 55. The Predator 55 is a sleek coupé sportscruiser while the 55 Sport Yacht adds a discreet upper sportsbridge. The former is slated to make its public debut at next September’s Cannes show, while the latter is pencilled in for the Düsseldorf show in January 2025.

NEW SQUADRON STEALS THE SHOW

Fairline’s all-new Squadron 58 was the undisputed star of last month’s Southampton Boat Show.

BOAT CUISINE

The English Riviera has a new restaurant for boaters. Phil Sampson headed west to be one of the first through its doors

THE WORLD'S COOLEST BOATS

RED JET 7 - COOL RATING THE NEXT BEST THING TO A RED ARROW

BUYING A USED...SARGO 31 EXPLORER

Surprisingly, many used boats are offered for sale without the degree of preparation most prospective purchasers would reasonably expect.

SAFETY UPGRADE

Solo boater, Gilbert Park, safeguards his fun with a new MOB alert

CRUISING CORSICA

Harry Metcalfe heads south for a magical week among the cruising grounds of Corsica

HOW TO MAINTAIN A SMALL OUTBOARD ENGINE

With winter approaching, now is the time to give your tender’s outboard engine some TLC. These tough little workhorses don’t need much in the way of maintenance but they all suffer from lack of regular use and a few simple steps now can prevent a lot of frustration next season.