Motor Boat & Yachting UK
PRINCESS 58
When Princess began building boats 60 years ago, the firm was known as Marine Projects (Plymouth) Limited.
5 min |
September 2025
Motor Boat & Yachting UK
SIRENA 60
Sirena Marine has chosen Cannes as the venue for the world debut of its new Sirena 60.
2 min |
September 2025
Motor Boat & Yachting UK
AQUILA 46 YACHT
Making its debut in Cannes is the Aquila 46 Yacht: a new model designed to deliver big boat innovation on a more manageable platform.
1 min |
September 2025
Motor Boat & Yachting UK
PRESTIGE M7
While Prestige has built its name on flybridge cruisers from 40-75ft, its first powercat in 2022 marked a significant shift of focus.
2 min |
September 2025
Motor Boat & Yachting UK
PRINCESS V65
Making its world debut in Cannes will be the largest non-fly motor yacht in the Princess fleet.
2 min |
September 2025
Motor Boat & Yachting UK
BARGAIN HUNTER
Serial boat refitter Ross Barrett promised he wouldn't start another project but the temptation of a Hershine 37 trawler yacht proved too hard to resist
10 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Buying your first motorboat
Jake Kavanagh looks at the main buying choices between new and used and considers the temptation of projects
10+ min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Engine shenanigans
Anyone for boat yoga? Motor maintenance inevitably means some contortionism...
3 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Corrosion that may cost your rig
Some corrosion is easy to spot but stress corrosion cracking has the potential to weaken your rig with very little warning, says Vyv Cox
6 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Jazz Turner's solo sail, unassisted and engineless, around the UK and Ireland
A history-making voyage in a 1975 Albin Vega 27 around the UK and Ireland saw 27-year-old Jazz Turner navigate through rough conditions, boat breakages and chronic pain.
2 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Two Smacks Boats
All Smacks Boats are fitted to the owner's specifications, Clive compares two that he has owned; a fast one and a comfortable one
6 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Make your boat easier to sail
The late Jim Mottram explains modifications to make his 23-footer easier to sail. Here are just some of his tips from the archives
4 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
A quest for quiet
Chris Mardon replaces the engine mounts on his Dufour 40
2 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Cruising with Alzheimer's
Tony and Ann Montgomery-Smith have been sailing for almost 60 years. Now both in their 80s, and with Ann's Alzheimer's diagnosis, Tony explains how they have continued to cruise
5 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Sail handling when short-handed
Alastair Buchan explains how to handle sails solo or with few crew
10+ min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Improve your cockpit
Want to stop battling with deck gear and tripping over ropes? Ali Wood has some tips to help make the most of this crucial space
10+ min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Sadler 34
Rupert Holmes looks at one of the most desirable cruising yachts of the Sadler era, as well as some alternative boats
10+ min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
A spin in the Corryvreckan
Probably the worst whirlpool in the world
3 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Fit for the future
Annie Means talks to the founders of BlueTree about their innovative approach to boatbuilding design and construction
6 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Sadler 34
Westerly Storm 33 | Sigma 362 | Beneteau First 345 | Jeanneau Sun Rise | Dehler 34 | Catalina 34 | Hallberg-Rassy 34 | Etap 35i
10+ min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Whales, otters and Vikings
Greg Manning sails his Fairey Atalanta from Arisaig in the West Highlands to the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides
7 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Right tools for the job
Stu Davies explains what's inside his toolbox so he can tackle (almost) any job on board
10+ min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Dave Selby Mad about the boat High tea on a historic barge
The art of juggling tea and a muffin while not tripping over or getting whacked on the head
3 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Is it time to check your engine mounts?
Ben Sutcliffe-Davies explains what happens when these often overlooked but crucial fastenings break down and fail
1 min |
September 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Notes for first-timers
Chris and Ron Colverson were enjoying an idyllic first river trip aboard their new Freeman 22 Mk2 cabin cruiser-until Ron fell in
7 min |
September 2025
Yachting Monthly UK
WHY YOU DON'T NEED AN ANCHOR WINDLASS
+HOW TO CRUISE WITHOUT ONE
6 min |
September 2025
Yachting Monthly UK
WINTERISE & REFIT TO REAP REWARDS IN SUMMER
Whether you keep your yacht afloat or haul her out ashore, this quieter period of the year is ideal for essential maintenance, checks, and upgrades, says Mandy Boughton of Ancasta Yacht Services
4 min |
September 2025
Yachting Monthly UK
A school sailing trip to Corsica
Jonah and his inexperienced Italian classmates set sail for a Corsican adventure
4 min |
September 2025
Yachting Monthly UK
FIRST TEST XC47
X-Yachts have taken a bold move to replace their cruising range and move to a semi deck saloon design, but has the gamble paid off? Theo Stocker finds out
10 min |
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Yachting Monthly UK
NEW GEAR
The latest sailing innovations, including in-depth reviews of comms and seaboots
2 min |