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Range Rover SVR -VS- 600HP £200k RIB

September 16, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

In this video, Tom dreams up his dream car / boat pairing. Two British pedigree brands; The Range Rover SVR and the Cobra Nautique 600HP RIB. So over the year, we have reviewed some lovely boats and with the influx of new boaters it got me thinking, if you wanted to buy the ultimate performance […]

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Bilgeaway Wins Water Pollution Award

August 18, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Bilgeaway has won the British Safety Industry Federation’s Water Pollution Award for its environmentally friendly bilge discharge filter. Launched in January 2019, Bilgeaway traps contaminants before they’re discharged overboard by automatic bilge pumps, rendering the filter’s contents non-reactive so they can be safely disposed of, instead of going to landfill. The British Safety Industry Federation […]

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Premier Expand Portfolio

August 17, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Premier Marinas have completed the purchase, for an undisclosed sum, of Universal Marina. Set in tranquil surroundings on the east bank of the River Hamble, close to Premier’s Swanwick Marina, Universal Marina provides 240 walk-ashore marina pontoon berths, a 130-boat dry stack facility and a full-service boatyard, including a 75-tonne travel hoist. The site is […]

Industry News

Chase Boats to be Hydrogen Powered

August 17, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) have committed to developing hydrogen-powered chase boats for the 37th America’s Cup. The team have been working with AFCryo, a Christchurch-based company specialised in the design, development and manufacture of composite cryostats for the cryogenic and superconducting industries. Currently, ETNZ designers are working on a prototype hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat, […]

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Selva First for UKCA Certification

August 17, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Italian manufacturers Selva Marine have announced that all the outboard motors in their range are now certified under the UK Recreational Craft & Personal Watercraft Regulation SI 2017 No. 737, and, as such, are UKCA marked. Following the UK’s departure from the EU, new legislation for outboard motors requires all imported products to be accredited […]

Tuition

Starting Out Boating

August 11, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

RYA’s powerboat trainer Paul Glatzel gives valuable advice on buying your first boat and getting on the water safely … Getting Started in Boating Getting started in boating is something you remember for ever, whether it’s being dragged along behind a ski boat on holiday, cruising along the Norfolk Broads or chipping in to buy […]

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Humber Black and Blue

August 11, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Humber RIBs have long been respected for their seakeeping attributes in the demanding conditions found around the coasts of northern Europe. Their reputation has resulted in their craft being the boat of choice for a host of offshore adventurers, divers and commercial operators over the last 50 years. However, the attributes of the Humber RIB […]

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The Green Tech Boat Show – Review

August 11, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

HMS reviews the Green Tech Boat Show, held last month at MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery marina complex in Plymouth – an event whose ideals and aims become ever more relevant and pressing as the UK and the world at large press on toward a time when ‘green’ maritime solutions will be the only option legislation […]

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Which boat should I buy?

August 11, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Alex Whittaker examines some key decisions we must make when choosing a new boat to buy.

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An Equitable Marriage

August 10, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

HMS discusses the benefits of trailer ownership, reviews the Vanclaes Excelleron GYRO 3500 – 13” – 950 3-axle boat trailer and explains its relationship with PBR’s Axopar Cabin 28, including trailer towing laws and how we tow the Axopar 28. Each individual vehicle, boat and trailer combination will be different, along with driving licences held. […]

BOAT TESTS

Paragon 31 Flybridge

August 9, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Greg Copp considers the reborn 31 Flybridge from Paragon Yachts ‒ an exclusive boat that beckons to be driven hard in big seas … The question you may be asking is why we are featuring a boat that first hit the water 12 years ago. Two reasons: firstly, it has been reborn in a revised […]

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Baltic Lifejackets Collaborate with Bamse

August 6, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Baltic Lifejackets Sweden have announced the launch of a new special-edition children’s life jacket ‒ Bamse! The popular Baltic life jacket, the Skipper, is now available featuring the Swedish cartoon character Bamse and his friends on their adventures on board their sailing boat Ida. The life jacket is fully certified and meets all the requirements […]

BOAT TESTS

Grandezza 34 OC

August 6, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Greg Copp reports on this spacious middleweight cruiser built in the Baltic and designed for all climates … Grandezza are one of the best-kept secrets in the boating world. If you know nothing of this brand, you may not unreasonably think that Grandezza hail from the Mediterranean, especially as their craft are designed around good […]

General News

New RIB Club Unveiled

August 5, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Members-only boat club the British Boat Club has unveiled its new RIB Club, which complements the British Boat Club’s motor boating and leisure fishing membership packages, providing a choice of RIBs located across a number of prestigious south coast bases without the hassle associated with boat ownership. The British Boat Club’s RIBs are coded to MCA Class […]

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Round Britain – A voyage for you?

August 5, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Our editor draws upon his many years of experience as a long-distance adventurer and discusses the compelling attractions of circumnavigating Britain’s unique and varied coastline. Besides revealing his number one coastal top choice, he provides essential tips and insight and explains why this lifetime adventure could be within your reach too … Read this extensive […]

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MDL Release Holiday ‘Green List’

July 9, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

MDL Marinas have produced a ‘Green List’ of holiday destinations designed to optimise staycation breaks this year. First on the list is Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park. Having recently welcomed a new floating marine lodge, it’s doubled its complement of these self-contained cabin berths, which are fully equipped for up to four guests, with […]

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Evo Yachts Launch V8 Flagship

July 9, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Recently launched, the Evo V8 is the new flagship of the Evo Yachts fleet, the brand owned by the Mercuri brothers’ Blu Emme Yachts. The owner and the Evo Yachts team watched the traditional launch ceremony from the dock at the Torre Annunziata marina near Naples, celebrating the outcome of months of careful planning and […]

Close Encounters

June 18, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

PBR investigates the ever-present threat of collision with foreign objects at sea – a danger particularly associated with boating in the autumn and winter. The Road to Mandelieu Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Glenn Zelen. I work as Product and Marketing Manager at Sea Ray International (searay.com) and the story I wish […]

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Green Tech Boat Show

June 10, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show is coming on apace and will be launching with its inaugural show on the dates of 19th and 20th June. MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery marina complex in Plymouth will play host to the event and has been chosen as a fitting location thanks to the city’s significant maritime heritage and […]

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Premier Boat Show details announced

June 10, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Premier Marinas have announced details of their upcoming boat shows at Swanwick and Chichester, with the 2021 British Motor Yacht Show taking place at Premier’s flagship marina at Swanwick from 12th to 20th June while the Chichester Marina Boat Show is set for 26th and 27th June. Featuring top British brands Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker, […]

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A double first for Redbay Boats

June 10, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Redbay Boats of Ireland have just launched their much anticipated, all-new 14.50m model. The vessel, now undergoing its initial sea trials, represents a significant step forward for the company in terms of a market-leading, all-weather-orientated design. But though this first craft has been commissioned by a private individual as an offshore cruising and exploration vessel, […]

BOAT TESTS

Grand Drive 600 Lux

June 8, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

With a non-existent extras list, it seems that no stone goes unturned in this high-spec boat, as Greg Copp reports … Considering this boat falls into the most hotly contested section of the RIB market, UK importers Wills Marine have taken a bold approach with their new Grand Drive 600 Lux. This company […]

BOAT TESTS

Axopar 22 – Spyder & Jobe Revolve

June 8, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Watch Video test at here We report on a versatile sports boat that offers an outstanding driving experience at a price that can’t be ignored. Over the years, the marine industry has seen a few game-changing moments. Often these have been watershed moments in technology terms, or simply just some good old-fashioned naval architecture. Axopar’s […]

BOAT TESTS

Tropida Saita 7.80

June 3, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

As fast as it is striking to look at, this 62 knot radical RIB packs in a host of practical features. Most successful high-performance boats generally have a pedigree to rest their laurels on. For the Greek-built Tropida Saita 7.80, this is the twin-stepped deep-vee design of Adam Younger. Founded by designer and powerboat racer […]

Tuition

Online Courses

May 17, 2021 Michaela Montgomery-Swan 0

Paul Glatzel explains ways that you can get a ‘boating fix’ sorted all from the comfort of your sofa … To find out more about online training go to Powerboat Training UK https://www.powerboat-training-uk.co.uk/course_type/online/

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