Electric boats are here and they are quietly turning heads all over the world, we pick out 37 of the most exciting all-electric projects being built right now...Electric boats are here to stay. What started as a trickle of electric craft over the past few years has turned into a torrent with everyone from Riva to Axopar jumping on the bandwagon.Hybrid diesel electric boats are by no means a new concept in the marine world, but the latest generation of electric boats, not to mention electric outboard motors, is proving that this technology is no longer something to look forward to in the...…Electric boats are here and they are quietly turning heads all over the world, we pick out 37 of the most exciting all-electric projects being built right now...Electric boats are here to stay. What started as a trickle of electric craft over the past few years has turned into a torrent with everyone from Riva to Axopar jumping on the bandwagon.Hybrid diesel electric boats are by no means a new concept in the marine world, but the latest generation of electric boats, not to mention electric outboard motors, is proving that this technology is no longer something to look forward to in the...WW…

When people ask me to recommend them a first boat I usually point in the direction of a RIB...For beginners, the safety and practicality of a rigid inflatable boat make perfect sense, not to mention the fact that when it comes to the tricky subject of berthing practice you can bounce around the marina in what is essentially an enormous fender.The modern RIB, however, is a world away from its humble roots as a training vessel and knockabout workhorse favoured by the emergency services.In this special guide you will see not only the incredible amount of choice in this sector but also the...…When people ask me to recommend them a first boat I usually point in the direction of a RIB...For beginners, the safety and practicality of a rigid inflatable boat make perfect sense, not to mention the fact that when it comes to the tricky subject of berthing practice you can bounce around the marina in what is essentially an enormous fender.The modern RIB, however, is a world away from its humble roots as a training vessel and knockabout workhorse favoured by the emergency services.In this special guide you will see not only the incredible amount of choice in this sector but also the...WW…

Arguably the most fun category in the boating industry is the humble speed boat, which can pack a lot of fun into a compact package…The best speed boats all share several simple yet joyous aspects that combine to create the ultimate recipe for fun on the water: a fast-planing hull, plenty of horsepower to push it along, and easy to trailer size. This formula has been around since the 1930s, however in my mind the 1970s really brought the best speed boats to the masses.Boats like the Glastron GT-150 (as driven by Roger Moore’s 007 in Live and Let Die) are the epitome of this type of boat –...…Arguably the most fun category in the boating industry is the humble speed boat, which can pack a lot of fun into a compact package…The best speed boats all share several simple yet joyous aspects that combine to create the ultimate recipe for fun on the water: a fast-planing hull, plenty of horsepower to push it along, and easy to trailer size. This formula has been around since the 1930s, however in my mind the 1970s really brought the best speed boats to the masses.Boats like the Glastron GT-150 (as driven by Roger Moore’s 007 in Live and Let Die) are the epitome of this type of boat –...WW…

If you want a comfy cruiser with classical panache, the Azimut Magellano 60 is a boat you need to see. Alex Smith takes a test drive...The style of the Azimut Magellano 60 is a world away from the radical cutaways and faceted hull angles of the Fly, S and Verve lines. In place of unflinching modernity, what we have here feels far more classical and self-effacing and as the new entry point to the four-strong Magellano line, that’s exactly as it should be.There’s a clean, pared back linearity to the external form and a modest confidence to the trim that makes this boat feel quite timeless....…If you want a comfy cruiser with classical panache, the Azimut Magellano 60 is a boat you need to see. Alex Smith takes a test drive...The style of the Azimut Magellano 60 is a world away from the radical cutaways and faceted hull angles of the Fly, S and Verve lines. In place of unflinching modernity, what we have here feels far more classical and self-effacing and as the new entry point to the four-strong Magellano line, that’s exactly as it should be.There’s a clean, pared back linearity to the external form and a modest confidence to the trim that makes this boat feel quite timeless....WW…

At the 2023 Finnboat Floating Show, Motor Boat & Yachting's Alex Smith got the chance to take a test drive of the XO DFNDR 8...A traditional Nordic-style commuter boat with impressive driving capabilities, the XO DFNDR 8 is well worth a closer look and at the recent Finnboat Floating Show we jumped at the chance to get behind the wheel.It’s available with 400-450hp of outboard power in either twin or single engine set-ups, but our test boat was equipped with twin 200hp outboard engines for a top speed approaching 50 knots.However, it was the ferocious pickup and excellent grip that...…At the 2023 Finnboat Floating Show, Motor Boat & Yachting's Alex Smith got the chance to take a test drive of the XO DFNDR 8...A traditional Nordic-style commuter boat with impressive driving capabilities, the XO DFNDR 8 is well worth a closer look and at the recent Finnboat Floating Show we jumped at the chance to get behind the wheel.It’s available with 400-450hp of outboard power in either twin or single engine set-ups, but our test boat was equipped with twin 200hp outboard engines for a top speed approaching 50 knots.However, it was the ferocious pickup and excellent grip that...WW…

Boating buddies and fellow Aquastar owners Phil Carter and Neil Cotillard push north in their attempt to circumnavigate the UK in less than a month, but there’s trouble ahead...This is Part Two of Phil and Neil’s boating round Britain challenge – if you haven’t already, make sure to read Part One first.Two days and 225nm into our boating around Britain challenge, we’ve crossed the English Channel from Jersey and made it as far as Ramsgate. However, we’ve already had a few problems and are well aware that the hard yards lie ahead as we push on north up the exposed East Coast with 24 days and...…Boating buddies and fellow Aquastar owners Phil Carter and Neil Cotillard push north in their attempt to circumnavigate the UK in less than a month, but there’s trouble ahead...This is Part Two of Phil and Neil’s boating round Britain challenge – if you haven’t already, make sure to read Part One first.Two days and 225nm into our boating around Britain challenge, we’ve crossed the English Channel from Jersey and made it as far as Ramsgate. However, we’ve already had a few problems and are well aware that the hard yards lie ahead as we push on north up the exposed East Coast with 24 days and...WW…

MBY columnist, used boat expert and Jeanneau 805 Leader owner Nick Burnham reveals what he’d like to buy next…Being MBY’s technical contributor and owner of a rather well-known boating YouTube channel, it’s perhaps unsurprising that the question I get asked the most is ‘what will your next boat be?’To which the answer is always a well practised explanation of how happy we are with our 26ft Jeanneau 805 Leader, the cost benefits of its single engine and compact size and its general manageability.All of which is completely true, but it’s also true that if a house renovation wasn’t consuming...…MBY columnist, used boat expert and Jeanneau 805 Leader owner Nick Burnham reveals what he’d like to buy next…Being MBY’s technical contributor and owner of a rather well-known boating YouTube channel, it’s perhaps unsurprising that the question I get asked the most is ‘what will your next boat be?’To which the answer is always a well practised explanation of how happy we are with our 26ft Jeanneau 805 Leader, the cost benefits of its single engine and compact size and its general manageability.All of which is completely true, but it’s also true that if a house renovation wasn’t consuming...WW…

Swanwick Marina will host theBritish Motor YachtShow in May this yearThe 10th edition of Premier Marinas’ British Motor Yacht Show is gearing up to be its biggest and best yet...The British Motor Yacht Show is back to its old mid-May slot this year, running from Thursday 11 May to Sunday 14 May. Last year it was shunted back to June so that building works at the Swanwick Marina venue could be completed in time for the opening.Now firmly back on the growth trail following Covid interruptions, this year’s showcase promises a bumper crop of new boats. The big three home-grown brands are...…Swanwick Marina will host theBritish Motor YachtShow in May this yearThe 10th edition of Premier Marinas’ British Motor Yacht Show is gearing up to be its biggest and best yet...The British Motor Yacht Show is back to its old mid-May slot this year, running from Thursday 11 May to Sunday 14 May. Last year it was shunted back to June so that building works at the Swanwick Marina venue could be completed in time for the opening.Now firmly back on the growth trail following Covid interruptions, this year’s showcase promises a bumper crop of new boats. The big three home-grown brands are...WW…