Motor Boat & Yachting UK
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.
2 min |
November 2023
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.
1 min |
November 2023
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.
6 min |
November 2023
Motor Boat & Yachting UK
THE WORLD'S COOLEST BOATS
RED JET 7 - COOL RATING THE NEXT BEST THING TO A RED ARROW
2 min |
November 2023
Motor Boat & Yachting UK
SAVING BREDA
Desperate to impress his dismissive father, Alain Lamens sold his house to restore this stunning Dunkirk Little Ship
10+ min |
November 2023
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?
5 min |
November 2023
Motor Boat & Yachting UK
BEST OF CANNES
From superyachts and speed machines to cruisers and cats: 19 of the hottest new boats launched at the show
10+ min |
November 2023
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.
4 min |
November 2023
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
6 min |
November 2023
Motor Boat & Yachting UK
SAFETY UPGRADE
Solo boater, Gilbert Park, safeguards his fun with a new MOB alert
2 min |
November 2023
Motor Boat & Yachting UK
SARGO 45
Alex Smith joins the Sarin family for a sea trial of Sargo's biggest ever pilothouse cruiser
7 min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
Transatlantic first
It's 70 years since Ann Davison became the first woman to sail solo across the Atlantic. Katy Stickland looks back at her achievement
5 min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
Little ships and the wrong sort of waves
Why the correct manoeuvres for the sea conditions will reduce hogging and sagging stress on both ship and crew
5 min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
Watching boats, saving jerseys
It's amazing what you can see from a hospital window if it's the right hospital
3 min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
Sweating the mooring asset
Sam Llewellyn looks at ways of getting top value out of his boat's swinging mooring
3 min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
A little confession
The Sailfish 18 fan has had his head turned by another classic boat... made from wood
3 min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
Industry view on HVO
The RYA, IWA and CA are working to help recreational boating transition to a Net Zero future, as the CA's
2 min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
Shearwater sloop sailing in the 1960s
Genevieve Leaper shares her late father John Leaper's recollections-compiled from handwritten notes-of cruising the Channel
7 min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
Timing an Atlantic crossing
Professional meteorologist and sailor Chris Tibbs shares his knowledge of how to choose the best time to sail 'across the pond'
5 min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
HVO RENEWABLE DIESEL Myth or miracle?
A new generation of biofuel that's cleaner, greener, better for your engine and less prone to microbial growth sounds too good to be true... but the facts beg to differ
8 min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
Going dizzy on an island sailing odyssey
Ken Fowler becomes the first sailor to circumnavigate every island in England and Wales-and all done in a 4m dinghy!
10+ min |
November 2023
Practical Boat Owner
Boats for coastal cruising
Duncan Kent chooses a selection of the best sail and motor boats under 40ft most suitable for adventurous cruising along the coast
10+ min |
November 2023
Yachting Monthly UK
HOW TO PLAN OFFSHORE VOYAGES
Choosing the best ocean route can be daunting. Jimmy Cornell explains how to do it, and how the parameters are changing
10+ min |
September 2023
Yachting Monthly UK
CRUISING MY MAIDEN VOYAGE AROUND BRITAIN
When novice sailor Katrina Megget said yes to four months on a 28ft boat sailing around Great Britain, she didn't know what she was in for...
10 min |
September 2023
Yachting Monthly UK
PILOTAGE SWAPPING STUDLAND FOR SWANAGE
Studland's valuable anchorage is now a no-anchor zone, so Ken Endean looks at alternatives
4 min |
September 2023
Yachting Monthly UK
TECHNICAL THE FUTURE OF CRUISING YACHTS
Predicting the future is never easy, but Patrick Dixon's job is to do just that. As a liveaboard sailor, he shares his ideas about what lies in store for yacht design
9 min |
September 2023
Yachting Monthly UK
Why sailors love a good problem
Never underestimate that for some boat-owners (though not necessarily their crews or partners), it is the maintaining and problem-solving that form half the satisfaction. Especially the latter: a puzzle is always satisfying.
3 min |
September 2023
Yachting Monthly UK
MY BEAUTIFUL BALTIC
Niklas Sandström grew up next to the Baltic Sea and has witnessed how it has changed. His article was runner up in the 2022 Brian Black Memorial Award
9 min |
September 2023
Yachting Monthly UK
'SHOULD WE CONTINUE OR SAIL BACK FOR HELP?'
A collision and a fouled prop put Amanda and Victor Tettmar in a tricky situation mid-Channel, surrounded by shipping with night falling
6 min |
September 2023
Yachting Monthly UK
Extend your stay in Europe
Dancing the Schengen Shuffle' is a new challenge for British sailors in the Mediterranean and elsewhere in Europe. Mike Morgan looks at how to keep sailing beyond 90 days
7 min |