Powerboat

Mazu 38 Open

Below decks the design is just as striking as above.  With a 12ft beam, providing a triple sun pad on the foredeck was an obvious move. Mazu 38 Open Revealed at the Düsseldorf Boat Show for the first time, the

XO Explorer

Being an aluminium boat, it is relatively light at 4.6 tonnes with twin 350hp Verados. One of the most sensible features of the boat is its shock-absorbing seats, which look like motor cycle forks ... XO Explorer The intrepid Greg

Mazu 52HT

It goes without saying that this boat is bespoke, so designs and colour schemes will vary. The cockpit is the focal point, with a gigantic sun pad flanked by walkways that run all the way up onto the foredeck without

Yamarin 81 DC

If you spend a lot of time at the wheel, you’ll grow to respect the 81 DC’s unfussy dynamic behaviour as much as its endless features list and its distinctive looks. … you’ll be very satisfied with its al fresco

Wellcraft Fisherman on Display

Sea Ventures are preparing for their first full season of distributing the Wellcraft Fisherman range in the UK. A full programme is planned for the spring season to allow them to be seen along the south coast and the boats

Bravo Launch New Battery Pumps

Due to the popularity of inflatables supplied with high-pressure air deck floors and the boom in the inflatable SUP (stand-up paddleboard) market, Bravo have launched two new 12V pumps with built-in rechargeable batteries to complement their range of foot, hand,

Honda Introduce New EU22i Inverter Generator

Honda (UK) have launched their new EU22i inverter generator, successor to the EU20i from Honda’s portable inverter generator range. Offering a 10% increase in power, plus a range of enhancements to make it more durable and user-friendly, it still remains

World Powerboat Championship Returning to London  

H2O Racing have confirmed that London will host a round of the 2018 UIM F1H2O World Powerboat Championship in June. The news marks a welcome return of Formula 1 powerboat racing to the country’s capital for the first time in

Leader 33 Honoured in Berlin

Leader 33 Honoured in Berlin The Jeanneau Leader 33 recently received the ‘Best of Boats 2017’ award in the ‘Best for Family’ category at Boat and Fun Berlin. The prize was awarded by a jury composed of 17 European journalists

JL Audio News

JL Audio have upgraded their full-featured, weatherproof marine source unit, the MediaMaster 100s, following its launch last year to enable OEMs and end-users to enjoy a higher standard of integration with their helm electronics suite. The new upgraded source unit,

Island Announce French Partnership

Island RIBs have announced the signing of a distribution agreement with St Malo-based Nautilots (SARL). The first RIB sold under the agreement was handed over to Nautilots representatives at the Yachtmarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2017.  This is a significant achievement

iDock is Coming

Evinrude’s iDock is a new patented system, totally integrated into the engine, aimed at providing intuitive control of any twin-engine boat at an affordable price. iDock is part of the Evinrude Intelligent Piloting System, a collection of technologies – along with iTrim,

Aga and Tom Claim RIB Crowns

The National Finals of the 2017 Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship took place at the TheYachtmarket.com Southampton Boat Show in September. In the 8–12 years category it was 12-year-old Aga Czartolomna, representing South Staffordshire Sailing Club, who claimed victory in

Falmouth Marathon Set For June

The International Powerboat Race Club (IPRC) have confirmed that the second Falmouth Marathon and Powerboat race is now set for June 29th and 30th 2018. All classes of racers will be invited to Cornwall for the second IPRC Marathon weekend.

MDL Marinas Winter Offers

Boat owners across the UK will be able to ensure their boats are kept safe and well maintained throughout the winter months and enjoy savings on berthing packages and essential maintenance from MDL Marinas.   MDL have special winter offers

Britain’s Boatbuilders Buoyant

A new industry report released by British Marine indicates that across the whole of the UK boat manufacturing sector, revenue increased by 1.6% in 2016, generating £859 million in turnover, while unit production climbed by 1.5% to 9,907 units.  Growth

Blue Lagoon Private Boat Storage

Opened by Ben Walker in September 2017, Blue Lagoon are located along Sandbanks Road in Lilliput, Poole. The company provides secure and private boat storage and is looking for winter customers. In the near future, Blue Lagoon will also be

Cowes Classic – Powerboat Race 2017

The conditions in 2016 had been so difficult that only two of the fleet had managed to finish the race … Acclaimed by many as the most prestigious offshore powerboat race in the world … it was set to test

Retro Repower – Dragon 39

The boat was in good order, so nothing major needed doing. The electrics were a point of focus, with all the switching and instruments replaced. Greg Copp recounts the tale of how a successful refit increased the firepower of a

Honda Mid-Range Outboards Re-Engineered

Honda have re-engineered their BF40, BF50, BF80 and BF100 marine outboards, making them more efficient, durable and easy to maintain. They all benefit from Honda’s six-year domestic and two-year commercial warranty, and customers will be offered a free RYA Level

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Jeanneau MF895 Offshore

The MF895 Offshore is a tougher version of its standard MF895 sister Its power delivery is noticeably improved over the single F300-powered MF895 Practicality is a key theme throughout the design of the boat, which is evident from the moment

Husky R8s

This is a very exciting and yet easy boat to drive It combines all the luxuries and practicalities of a family boat with blinding performance, good handling and quick steering It is exceedingly tough externally, which is matched by the

Simrad RS20

Simrad RS20 The latest radio from Simrad, the RS20, is a rugged Class D digital selective calling (DSC) marine VHF radio. Though not as well known as the likes of Icom when it comes to making radios for open boats,

Arctic Greenland Adventure

Operating in such a remote environment as Scoresby Sound presents some fairly unique challenges and rewards. The attractions of the region lie in the fantastic scenic beauty provided by the combination of fjords, mountains and ice [and] the wildlife. Arctic

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