Preview – Rodman Ventura 690 CC
Greg Copp reveals how Rodman take a step into the small boat sector with the debut of the typically tough, no-nonsense Ventura. Rodman’s new Ventura 690CC is a totally new concept for this Spanish company. Long established in the field
Stingher 840 GT Super Sport
Greg Copp explores the latest offering from the Stingher stable and discovers a typically tough and predictably stylish craft … Built with a newly designed hull, the Stingher 840 GT from MRL RIBs is a boat that will likely
Overview – Wellcraft 355
American in name, Scandinavian by nature. Greg Copp reports... Hearing for the first time that Wellcraft had launched a new boat, my initial thoughts went to a centre console fast fisher. After all, this US company has plenty of form
Overview – Beneteau Antares 7
With a pedigree of no-nonsense sea-going boats behind it, the latest Antares has lost none of this brand’s persona. Greg Copp investigates... This new model follows closely in the footsteps of its sibling, the Antares 8. In keeping with the Antares design
Monterey M225
Greg Copp examines the new M225 from Monterey and discovers a solid and fuel-efficient craft that provides a predictable point-and-shoot driving experience. The archetypal bowrider is an American concept, and over the years they have proven popular on both sides
Karnic 651
Spacious and versatile, the sturdy Karnic 651 is more than just a Jack of all trades, as Greg Copp reports … This Cyprus-based company has never been slow in coming forward in terms of innovative designs. Karnic have a good
Kawasaki Ultra 310 Test
International PWC aficionado Tim Plumpton extols the virtues of Kawasaki’s return to the UK market and celebrates such with a look at 3 models of these supercharged beauties. For a number of years, people have lamented: ‘Why are Kawasaki Jet
Quarken 27 T Top
Greg Copp reports on a craft that is new to our shores and with a DNA that is blatantly Finnish. I have often joked that just as there is a ‘Purity Law’ in Bavaria, forbidding the brewing of substandard beer, in
IRON Boat 767
HMS heads to Salcombe to test The Wolf Rock Boat Company’s latest offering, the Scandinavian-built IRON Boat. The first UK test of its kind, this much anticipated new ‘adventure’ brand boasts a world-class hull and no-nonsense looks … The Scandinavian
Windy 34 Alizé
Due to hit our shores next year, the 50-knot Alizé is a sports boat with few equals. Greg Copp explains why … If you are familiar with Windy, then your first glance at their new 34 Alizé will have you thinking
Focus Forza 37
Eye-catching yet practical, the Forza 37 is more than just a 50-knot day boat. Amsterdam-based Focus Motor Yachts are sadly a yacht builder we will see little evidence of in UK waters, as their range of stylish all-weather sports cruisers,
Raymarine Cyclone
Fast, sharp and intuitive to use, Cyclone stretches your horizon. Greg Copp considers whether Raymarine’s new Cyclone radar is likely to go down a storm … The 4ft array will likely be the best option for most middleweight boats.
Jeanneau Cap Camarat 7.5 Centre Console Series 3
Alex Whittaker gets underway aboard a highly versatile 25ft sports craft with the potential for adventure … For many years, Jeanneau have cornered the European market with their centre consoles. Year after year they make refinements, and it shows. The
Overview – Gozzo 45
With the style of a gentleman’s launch, plenty of deck space and a trademark schooner stern, the Gozzo 45 is clearly Italian. It is certainly built for the Mediterranean but is also blatantly practical with its tall bulwarks, wide side
Rupert R8
Greg Copp explores Rupert Marine’s R8 RIB and suggests that some secrets are best not kept … As boat shows can imply, there is a seemingly never-ending series of new brands entering the market. However, the reality is often slightly different,
Cormate Utility 23 Pro
A driver’s delight, this top-tier Scandinavian proves that size is not everything, as Greg Copp reports … Few boats are perfect, but some come close, and the U23 is one of them. This is a bold claim for a 23ft
First Look – ‘Miss Wonderly’
HMS shares his experience of boarding one of the most innovative, technologically advanced and luxurious ‘tenders’ currently afloat anywhere in the world. British made and an outstanding leader in its class, Falcon Tenders’ inaugural creation really is a wonder to
Jeanneau 10.5 Cap Camarat WA Series 2
Professional skipper Paul Mahy steps into the breach to test Jeanneau’s latest Série2 incarnation of the company’s ever-popular, Yamaha-powered, 10.5 Cap Camarat WA centre console cruiser. Henry Jeanneau first started building fibreglass boats in 1958, thereafter shortly going into production
Seven Seas Hermes Speedster
Alex Whittaker drives a classy upmarket launch that is proudly retro … Art nouveau meets art deco. I first saw this hugely impressive craft at the Düsseldorf Boat Show, and I was immediately smitten. It is either a gentleman’s
Sea Hunter 450
Alex Whittaker tests a highly affordable British starter boat for all the family. The Sea Hunter Viper is a compact new British boat. It is a multi-purpose, cuddy cabin family vessel, eminently suitable for the first-time buyer. The smart little
Technohull Super Fast Grand Sport 38
With 1350hp and reaching speeds of over 100 knots, Technohull’s Super Fast Grand Sport 38 offers the ultimate white-knuckle drive. Photographic evidence – 114mph is a hair short of 100 knots. Few, if any, powerboats roll out of
Merry Fisher 795 Sport Series 2
Alex Whittaker climbs aboard the latest incarnation of this best-selling pêche-promenade and finds a craft breaking new bounds … Twin boarding platforms at the transom. The new Merry Fisher 795 Sport S2 has large colourful hull graphics, a redesigned superstructure
BRIG Navigator 26H Custom
HMS steps aboard the latest offering from one of the RIB world’s greatest ever success stories. Despite facing the gravest challenges in its company history, could this new Cat B status adventure craft from BRIG be their finest model yet?