MDL’s Torquay Marina recently hosted the Big Bay ECO Challenge, an eco-powered race from Brixham to Torquay Marina featuring five competitors. Driven by an anonymous white helmet-clad racing driver, the BMW i8 came in first, followed by cyclist Tom Wills from Sunseeker. Third place went to Tom Bills aboard the Bavaria yacht, and the Schiller Bike powered by Lee Constable, a semi-professional […]
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CMC to Launch New Stabilisers at Cannes
Jeanneau Announce New Powerboats for 2020
In their ongoing desire to develop their powerboat range, Jeanneau have announced a number of new models that will be unveiled at the upcoming autumn boat shows. The following new boats will be added to their already comprehensive range of inboard and outboard craft: the Leader 36 Cockpit Lounge Version, designed by Garroni Design; the Merry Fisher 1095 […]
Garmin to Showcase Latest Products at Southampton
Garmin will be showcasing their new strengthened suite of marine products, aimed at everyone from the racing yachtsman to the keen fisherman, at this year’s Southampton Boat Show. Items to be displayed will include the brand-new Force trolling motor, the GPSMAP 8400 series, the Echomap Ultra series and the latest BlueChart G3 cartography, as well […]
New Evinrude Engines to Make Euro Debut at Genoa
A few months after their official presentation in the US, Evinrude’s new mid-range E-TEC G2 motors will be launched in Europe at the 59th Genoa Boat Show in September. The new engines feature a three-cylinder block and direct injection, and are available in three versions: 115 H.O., 140 and 150.Delivering enhanced torque and fuel efficiency, the […]
Beneteau to Launch Two New Models
Beneteau will soon be launching two new express cruiser models. The Gran Turismo 32 will be unveiled at the Cannes Boat Show in September, and the Gran Turismo 36 will debut in Europe in spring 2020. Designed to marry the features of a dayboat and an express cruiser, the Gran Turismo 32 and 36 are […]
Fairline F//Line 33 to be Exhibited at Monaco
Argo to Debut Chris-Craft UK at Southampton
Argo Yachting, the luxury motor yacht sales specialist and sister company to Princess Motor Yacht Sales, have been appointed sole importer and distributor for Chris-Craft in the UK. Under the Argo Yachting umbrella, Chris-Craft UK will make their debut at this year’s Southampton Boat Show. Also making its show debut will be the Launch 28 […]
Aquaspirit to Launch RIBs at Southampton
Marine Dek Limited are the sole distributors for Aquaspirit RIBs in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands and have announced the launch of three new RIBs, the 350C, the 350CS and the 450C, at September’s Southampton Boat Show. Aquaspirit build their boats in Ukraine and have many years of experience in developing commercial patrol and navy RIBs. […]
Ancasta Prepare for Southampton
Windy Blackhawk to be Launched at Cannes
Windy Boats’ new SR44 Blackhawk is set to make its world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. Suitable for entertaining family and friends or for chauffeuring guests to and from superyachts, the SR44 Blackhawk follows in the wake of the successful SR52 Blackbird superyacht tender, which has had over 20 bespoke examples delivered. […]
Simrad to Showcase Latest Products at Southampton
Simrad will be exhibiting their latest innovations at this year’s Southampton Boat Show, and a number of product experts will be on hand to offer advice and support as well as some exclusive boat show promotions. There will be a wide range of Simrad electronics on display, including Simrad Cruise, a new entry-level chartplotter particularly […]
Selva to Launch New Outboards at Southampton
Selva Marine have announced the introduction of three new lightweight outboard models ‒ at 25hp, 100hp and 200hp ‒ for the 2020 season and have chosen the Southampton Boat Show for their launch. In keeping with all their other outboards, Selva have chosen fish breeds to identify these new models: the Amberjack 25, the Spearfish […]
Seaward 27 to Debut at Southampton
The Seaward Nelson 27 E20 is a new addition to the Seaward range and will make its world debut at the upcoming Southampton Boat Show. The 27 has a longer wheelhouse than the Seaward 25 and a longer hull with a built-in transom platform. Boasting a full-length berth and the option of a galley in the […]
Oryx 379 Debuts
Oryx is proud to announce the European debut of the next-generation ORYX sports cruiser at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019. Their presence on the French Riviera this September to be followed by the Southampton Boat Show, will mark the luxury brand’s first international debuts. The vessel, which sleeps 4 persons, is seen as a pivotal […]
Southampton International Boat Show Returns
The Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat, will return from Friday 13th September to Sunday 22nd September 2019. Aligned with British Marine’s latest ‘Futures’ strategy and new title sponsor Borrow A Boat, the show will spotlight the accessibility, flexibility and inclusivity of boating. Set against the backdrop of some of the world’s most […]
Hamble Point Marina Hosts Fairey Huntress Anniversary
MDL’s Hamble Point Marina hosted the Fairey Owners Club’s celebration of 60 years of the Fairey Huntress motor cruiser in June. Seventeen boats and 65 members of the Fairey Owners Club gathered for a lunchtime BBQ on the green outside MDL’s head office at Hamble Point Marina. The boats on display included one of every model, from the Huntress to the […]
Motor Yacht Show Builds on Success
The 2019 British Motor Yacht Show, which took place at Swanwick Marina in May, saw seven boat model debuts, featured a 65-boat exhibition and showcased 18 of the world’s best-known motor boat brands. More in the style of a boutique show and designed to offer a more intimate experience, the brands exhibiting included the likes […]
P1 and OPA in Offshore Racing Partnership
Powerboat P1 is working with US powerboat racing promoter the Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA) to create the APBA/UIM Offshore
Hendy to Partner INEOS America’s Cup Challenge
Hendy Group, the UK distributor for Highfield Boats with engines supplied by Honda Marine, have been appointed official RIB partner to INEOS TEAM UK and INEOS REBELS, with the company set to supply bespoke Highfield RIBs, designed by Adam Younger, to support the team’s 36th America’s Cup challenge. Chief executive of Hendy Group, Paul Hendy, said: […]
Ocean Signal Devices Won at SBS
Two lucky winners left the Southampton Boat Show with new Ocean Signal devices after success in the RNLI’s ‘Crack the Code Safe’ giveaway. Ocean Signal supported the RNLI at this year’s show with the donation of two of their lifesaving products – the rescueME MOB1 man overboard device and the rescueME EPIRB1 emergency position-indicating radio […]