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WALLYWHY 150
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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?

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5 mins  |
February 2024
THE TRUE COST OF RUNNING A SUPERYACHT
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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...

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6 mins  |
February 2024
SUNSEEKER 100 YACHT BOAT TEST
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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

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7 mins  |
February 2024
AZIMUT 48
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

AZIMUT 48

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

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7 mins  |
February 2024
BIG TRIP SMALL BOAT [PART 2]
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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

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10+ mins  |
February 2024
AQUADOR 300 НТ
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

AQUADOR 300 НТ

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

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6 mins  |
February 2024
AQUAHOLIC
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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

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2 mins  |
February 2024
SEASICKNESS SOLUTION
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

SEASICKNESS SOLUTION

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

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4 mins  |
December 2023
HOW TO MANEUVRE A SHAFT-DRIVE BOAT
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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.

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December 2023
NILFISK PREMIUM 200 PRESSURE WASHER
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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.

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1 min  |
December 2023
HONDA V8 OUTBOARD
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

HONDA V8 OUTBOARD

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

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3 mins  |
December 2023
VIGGO C 10 OFFSHORE
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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

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7 mins  |
December 2023
RACE REVIVAL
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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

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7 mins  |
December 2023
AEGEAN ADVENTURE
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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

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9 mins  |
December 2023
DUTCH ROYAL TOUR
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

DUTCH ROYAL TOUR

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

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10+ mins  |
December 2023
JEANNEAU MERRY FISHER 1295
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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...

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6 mins  |
December 2023
FAIRLINE SQUADRON 58
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

FAIRLINE SQUADRON 58

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

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7 mins  |
December 2023
BOAT SHOW ΒΟΝΑΝΖΑ
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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.

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2 mins  |
November 2023
SUPERHAWK SIBLINGS
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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.

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November 2023
NEW SQUADRON STEALS THE SHOW
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NEW SQUADRON STEALS THE SHOW

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

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November 2023
BOAT CUISINE
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

BOAT CUISINE

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

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November 2023
THE WORLD'S COOLEST BOATS
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

THE WORLD'S COOLEST BOATS

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

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2 mins  |
November 2023
BUYING A USED...SARGO 31 EXPLORER
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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.

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6 mins  |
November 2023
SAFETY UPGRADE
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

SAFETY UPGRADE

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

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2 mins  |
November 2023
CRUISING CORSICA
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

CRUISING CORSICA

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

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4 mins  |
November 2023
HOW TO MAINTAIN A SMALL OUTBOARD ENGINE
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

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.

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4 mins  |
November 2023
QUARKEN 27 CABIN
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

QUARKEN 27 CABIN

Can Quarken's new Cabin variant match the award-winning T-Top? We head to Finland to find out

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6 mins  |
November 2023
SAVING BREDA
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

SAVING BREDA

Desperate to impress his dismissive father, Alain Lamens sold his house to restore this stunning Dunkirk Little Ship

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10+ mins  |
November 2023
SAY 42
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

SAY 42

If weight is the enemy of speed then this feather-light new sportsboat, from the man who crafted carbon-fibre mouldings for McLaren supercars, will leave competitors in its wake

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9 mins  |
November 2023
IT'S A KIND OF MAGIC
Motor Boat & Yachting UK

IT'S A KIND OF MAGIC

PART THREE David Vandyke's decision to enter a boatshare syndicate was fuelled by his longing to reignite the wonder of childhood. Did it succeed, or did the reality of luxury yacht ownership bring him back to earth with a bump?

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5 mins  |
November 2023