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Riva Lamborghini In London
The fastest Aquarama ever made is coming to the UK.
The Truth About The MAIB
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is a name that crops up often in the wake of tragedies at sea. But who are these people, and what do they do? MBY investigates the investigators.
Cumberlidge On Cruising
PETER CUMBERLIDGE: In midsummer when the days are long, even slow boats can cover surprising distances by picking a calm spell, casting off at first light and pressing on till dusk.
Jeanneau Leader 33
In the golden afternoon sun and light winds of Cannes, this craft is a tempting prospect.
A Boat-Buying Trip Went Horribly Wrong
NICK BURNHAM: What started as a routine flight to trial a boat that I was hoping to buy ended up as a comedy of errors culminating in a near sinking
Heidi Goes Boating
Heidi Hasler fi nds her true calling with her partner on their Sealine C330
Broom Boats Cease Production
Broom Boats Cease Production
New Diesel World Speed Record
Italian racing legend reaches almost 150 knots on Lake Como
Boston Whaler 380 Realm
Boston Whaler 380 Realm
The Born Again Boat Owner
NICK BURNHAM: A couple of cracking winter days out on the water on a friend’s boat makes me ponder the logic of lifting my boat ashore for the chillier months… until Storm Emma arrives
Next year's London Boat Show cancelled
Lack of support blamed for the demise of 2019 show
Last Squadron 78 Leaves Factory
Big boat swansong for Fairline’s Oundle facility
Charity Circumnavigation
Classic 1929 coastal cruiser to lap the UK this summer
Free Tickets To London On-Water Show
MBY readers offered free access to pontoon exhibits at capital’s latest exhibition.
The Born Again Boat Owner
NICK BURNHAM: As a low-tariff drifter, I readily admit that budget boat brands offer the cruising community things that bigger names can’t. But I’d still like a Windy, please
Bavaria R40 Coupe
Look out, Bénéteau – this 40ft sportscruiser has a full-beam master cabin, plenty of pace and a hull good enough to give its rivals a bloody nose.
Not-So-Lone Wolf
Peter flew to the other side of the world to buy the boat of his dreams but got more than he bargained for when he cruised home on another, strangely familiar yacht.
A Boater's Work Is Never Done
John tackles the long list of jobs he needs to do on his boat before taking her out of hibernation.
The Truth About Fishing Pot Markers
Why are poorly marked pots such a persistent problem and what can be done to solve it?
The Born Again Boat Owner
NICK BURNHAM: I am now the proud owner of a Jeanneau Leader 805. But what to call her? I’m beginning to think this might be an even bigger decision than buying the thing
The L-Plate Liveaboards
MIKE BODNAR: Everything on the waterways wants to kill you, or hurt you badly. Or at least bruise your ego. So it seemed to us anyway, as we continued towards the south of France on Liberty
How To Hold Your Boat Steady
MBY’s definitive guide to boat handling. Don’t forget to watch the accompanying video tutorials at mby.com/howto
Going full Circle
In the final instalment of his Arctic expedition, John and Cecienne pass through spectral villages and marvel at the beauty of Norway’s brisk waters one last time
New Marina On The Dart
£75 million proposed investment plans submitted.
Cumberlidge On Cruising
PETER CUMBERLIDGE: The North Sea is fi lling up with new wind farms, especially off the Dutch coast. Anyone heading for Holland this summer needs the latest charts and a carefully planned route
The L-Plate Liveaboards
MIKE BODNAR: There’s nothing like taking a leap into the deep end to quickly improve your knowledge, boating or otherwise. We learnt all about this as we set off down the Saône
I was charged €80,000 for a tow
ANTON DIMECH: What should have been a standard delivery trip turned into a very expensive detour when the steering fluid ran low
Suzuki Joins The Big League
The engine builder launches 350hp outboard with dual propellers
Double The Trouble, Twice The Fun
James Maxey thought he’d created his perfect boat by fitting stabilisers to his 52ft trawler, but it turns out there was a bigger twist still to come
Boat Master
GONE WITH THE WINDLASS Last time I was out on the boat – a Fairline Phantom 50 – it struck me whether I should be concerned about the strain on my electric windlass when retrieving the anchor. Is it okay to haul the whole lot in one go or does that put too much strain on the motor and risk damage? Michael Crowley