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28 Aug 2025, 05:00

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New boats and Cannes Yachting Festival: Princess V65

Making its world debut at Cannes Yachting Festival will be the largest non-fly motor yacht in the Princess fleet, the Princess V65 Making its world debut in Cannes will be the largest non-fly motor yacht in the Princess fleet. As the new flagship of the V Class range of sportscruisers, the V65 uses an Olesinski deep-vee hull specifically designed to provide greater lift, reduced drag, an easy low-speed plane and improved running efficiency. Coupled with twin MAN […] This article New boats and Cannes Yachtin...

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27 Aug 2025, 05:00

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New boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: Outer Reef 780 Adventure

The steel and aluminium 780 promises a 3,200-mile rangeThose in pursuit of off-grid adventure would do well to stop by the Outer Reef stand at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival and see the new Outer Reef 780 Adventure Over the last 30 years, this award-winning boatbuilder has become well known for the kind of long-range blue-water motor yachts that enable you to go pretty much anywhere, but the Outer Reef 780 Adventure is largest and most capable Adventure-line motor yacht yet looks like a particularly c...

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26 Aug 2025, 15:08

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WATCH: Ultimate Ocean Explorer Test – Arksen 85 Sea Trial

With the promise of being the ‘ultimate long range explorer’ we’ve been hankering to test the Arksen 85 for some time. Did it live up to the boatbuilder’s robust adventure credentials? Hugo Andreae finds out Welcome to southern Greece, where Hugo Andreae has had the exclusive opportunity to sea trial one of the most interesting yachts to emerge in recent years: the Arksen 85. This is a world-girdling superyacht built in the UK with the capability to go anywhere on the globe you wish to. Arksen is a brand sy...

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26 Aug 2025, 05:00

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New boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: Prestige M7

The Prestige M7 will make its world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival as a multihull with superyacht styling. While Prestige has built its name on flybridge cruisers from 40-75ft, its first powercat in 2022 marked a significant shift of focus. The M48 claimed to offer the volume of a 60-footer on a 48ft platform; the superyacht-style M8 then targeted the 85ft market with a 65ft platform; and here, making its world debut as […] This article New boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: Prestige M7 appeared firs...

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21 Aug 2025, 10:15

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Best Weekend Motor Yachts 2025: Tested

If you're looking for a boat that can take you on a mini-adventure it would be well worth taking a look at this list of the best weekend motor yachts we've tested this year For motor yachts, the journey from day-trip fun to extended weekend adventures is a pivotal step. It’s where the thrill of speed meets the comfort of home, allowing you to venture further, stay longer, and unlock a new kind of freedom on the water. But with so many options promising the perfect balance of performance […] This article Bes...

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21 Aug 2025, 05:00

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New boat at Cannes Yachting Festival: The Itama 54 is a once in an Italian blue moon boat

New Itamas don’t come along very often, so the launch of a brand new Itama 54 at this year’s Cannes show to plug the gap between the current 45 and 62 is big news. Passers-by wouldn't necessarily notice that the Itama 54 is new because the whole point of owning an Itama is that they have a timeless look which stays true to the design principles laid down by its founder, Mario Amati (Itama when spelt backwards), in 1969. That means plenty of power, traditional shaft drive propulsion, a […] This article New b...

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19 Aug 2025, 05:00

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New boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: Beneteau GT35 + GT40

The new Beneteau GT35 and GT40 will appear at the Cannes Yachting Festival as a range aiming to offer ‘villa living on the water’ The Beneteau team must have had a busy few months because as well as launching a brand new Swift Trawler 37 at Cannes (see p12-13), they are also premiering an entirely new range of Gran Turismo sportscruisers and a revised Grand Trawler 63. The interesting thing about the new GT line is that they’ve started […] This article New boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: Beneteau GT35 + ...

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18 Aug 2025, 05:38

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Cruising Brittany: We cruised to seven ports in seven days

A solo cruise along the coast of Brittany gave Gilbert Park the perfect excuse to visit seven ports in seven days while feasting in seven different restaurants Compromise was key during this cruising adventure. My wife, Maire, is not a keen sailor but is happy to indulge my passion for boats on her own terms, so I agreed to cruise our Mitchell 28 Let’s Go from Plymouth to St Malo in Northern France, where Maire would join me for some gentle exploration […] This article Cruising Brittany: We cruised to seven...

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18 Aug 2025, 05:37

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Outer Reef 780 Adventure: The ultimate long-range explorer Sponsored

Sponsored Content created with Outer Reef Yachts If you want unlimited off-grid adventure with superyacht-level luxury, Outer Reef has just the thing Outer Reef is no stranger to premium bluewater cruisers. Since its foundation in Fort Lauderdale nearly 30 years ago, this multi award-winning American builder has forged a stellar international reputation for long-range luxury motoryachts that combine go-anywhere capability with class-leading comfort. But this latest addition to the fleet looks like one ...

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18 Aug 2025, 05:37

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Outer Reef 780 Adventure: The ultimate long-range explorer

If you want unlimited off-grid adventure with superyacht-level luxury, Outer Reef has just the thing Outer Reef is no stranger to premium bluewater cruisers. Since its foundation in Fort Lauderdale nearly 30 years ago, this multi award-winning American builder has forged a stellar international reputation for long-range luxury motoryachts that combine go-anywhere capability with class-leading comfort. But this latest addition to the fleet looks like one of its most exciting […] This article Outer Reef 780...

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15 Aug 2025, 05:06

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Salcombe and Beyond: My Mid-Life Cruise Hits the West Country Coast

Simon Ellis’s mission to visit every harbour between Poole and the Isles of Scilly hits new highs on the stretch from Torquay to Plymouth My mid-life crisis cruise has seen me get as far as Salcombe, but there was still plenty left to see in my quest to visit every harbour possible on my way to the Scillies. Day 31 3 June Today was going to be a big day. Destination Salcombe, the furthest west I’ve ever been with […] This article Salcombe and Beyond: My Mid-Life Cruise Hits the West Country Coast appeared f...

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14 Aug 2025, 05:00

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New Boats at Cannes: Aquila 46 Yacht

Making its debut in Cannes is the Aquila 46 Yacht: a new model designed to deliver big boat innovation on a more manageable platform The Aquila 46 Yacht is conceived as a long-distance boat – but while Aquila’s talk of an “explorer aesthetic” feels a bit of a stretch, the new 46 makes a far more convincing claim to off-grid capability by simple virtue of its design. It comes with a Category-A RCD rating and an 1,800L fuel tank […] This article New Boats at Cannes: Aquila 46 Yacht appeared first on Motor Boa...

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12 Aug 2025, 05:00

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New boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: De Antonio D60 is glazed in light

At Cannes Yachting Festival, the new De Antonio D60 will showcase its plentiful glazing to give the interior an inside-outside feel Notwithstanding the electric 23ft powercat at the entry point to the De Antonio fleet, there’s a very distinct formula to the brand’s boats that has been really successful at everything from 29 to 50ft. But can it translate effectively onto a new De Antonio D60 flagship? Well De Antonio certainly appears to think so. As […] This article New boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: De...

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11 Aug 2025, 05:32

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How I restored this abandoned classic Coronet motor yacht

Restoring a classic Coronet triggered a wonderful trip down memory lane for boat dealer and classic craft enthusiast David Adams The Coronet brand may have long since fallen by the wayside but back in 1970, when this particular Coronet 21 was imported into the UK from Botved Boats in Sweden, its deep-vee fibreglass hull and top quality production process was still a novelty in a world of handbuilt wooden craft. In the 45 years since […] This article How I restored this abandoned classic Coronet motor yacht ...

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08 Aug 2025, 05:52

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How to Check Your Boat Engine Cooling System

Unlike cars most boats rely on the water they’re floating on to keep their engines cool. Our resident boating expert, Jon Mendez gives is his guide to keeping that cooling system in tip-top shape Unlike cars, which use air to cool the liquid coolant flowing through the engine and radiator, most boats rely on the water they’re floating on to keep their engines cool. Some use this ‘raw’ water (be it fresh or salt water) to cool the engine directly, continually drawing in water through an impeller pump and […]...

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07 Aug 2025, 10:49

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Princess Yachts to celebrate 60th anniversary in Cannes with exciting new product announcements

Princess Yachts is targeting the Cannes Yachting Festival for the launch of two new models and some exciting product announcements After six decades building boats at the heart of Plymouth’s historic maritime quarter, the Princess story courses through with innovation, craftsmanship and engineering excellence. And to mark its 60th year as one of the world’s most revered names in luxury motoryachts, Princess Yachts, is set to grace the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival with two of […] This article Princess Yacht...

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07 Aug 2025, 05:00

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New Boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: Sirena 60 makes its world debut

The Cannes Yachting Festival will feature a world debut, the Sirena 60, which is an update to the extremely popular 58 Sirena Marine has chosen Cannes as the venue for the world debut of its new Sirena 60. Designed as an update to the popular Sirena 58 flybridge cruiser, it’s immediately clear that this new extended version features plenty more superstructure glazing for improved light and views in the saloon, but the developments go much deeper […] This article New Boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: Sirena...

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05 Aug 2025, 05:00

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New boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: Steeler Bronson 65

Dutch builder Steeler Yachts will unveil its new Steeler Bronson 65 in Cannes as the flagship of the brand’s performance range Built entirely from aluminium and powered by a pair of Volvo Penta D11 IPS-950s or 1350s, the Steeler Bronson 65 certainly looks the part, thanks to a fine entry, a reverse bow and a single continuous hull window that runs all the way from the forepeak to the engineroom. But it’s well set up for […] This article New boats at Cannes Yachting Festival: Steeler Bronson 65 appeared firs...

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04 Aug 2025, 05:04

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4 of the best 30ft riverboats you can buy right now

Nick Burnham picks 4 of the best 30ft riverboats you can buy right now. These boats are all ideal for lazy afternoons on the river There’s plenty of joy to be had blasting up and down the coast on a rapid sportsboat or flybridge cruiser. But when the weather’s good, there’s something equally appealing about the slow, simple pleasures of river life. The placid waters, the shade of the willow trees, the lure of the waterside pub, the gentle shouts […] This article 4 of the best 30ft riverboats you can buy rig...

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04 Aug 2025, 05:04

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4 of the best 30ft riverboats you can buy right now

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01 Aug 2025, 05:05

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Everything you need to know about taking your pet to Europe by boat

Taking your pet with you on a boating holiday can undoubtedly increase your enjoyment of cruising. But there are some hurdles through which you must jump There are no kennel or cattery fees to worry about if you choose to take your pet to Europe by boat. They’re also great company and dogs make great walking companions when you get to your destinations. However, the rules and regulations of travelling with pets are very complex. Are there any requirements for travelling […] This article Everything you need ...

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31 Jul 2025, 08:42

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A-Z of Powercats: Archipelago Yachts

In our Powercat A-Z series, we pick some of the biggest and best powercat producers in the world. Today we look at Archipelago Yachts Since its inception back in 2022, Archipelago Yachts has forged a reputation as a builder of serious offshore powercats. Every boat in its fleet is RCD/RCR Category-A certified, with highly efficient, soft-running hulls and diesel-electric hybrid powerplants for uprated sustainability and greater independence from shoreside support. Built entirely from aluminium for reduced w...

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31 Jul 2025, 08:36

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A-Z of Powercats: Dracan

In our Powercat A-Z series, we pick some of the biggest and best powercat producers in the world. Today we look at Dracan Polish newcomer, Dracan, was established in 2023 as a specialist builder of sporting, outboard-powered, cabin-equipped powercats with sector-leading style and supremely flexible day spaces. In pursuit of that goal, the firm’s first step was to appoint Błazejak Yacht Design, led by Robert Błazejak, Poland’s most experienced catamaran designer and a man with first-hand knowledge of […] Thi...

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31 Jul 2025, 08:32

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A-Z of Powercats: Four Winns

In our Powercat A-Z series, we pick some of the biggest and best powercat producers in the world. Today we look at Four Winns Four Winns was established in 1975 in Cadillac, Michigan, when brothers, John, Bill and Charlie Winn, and their Dad, Bill Senior, acquired a struggling boat-building firm and gave it a new lease of life with a fresh name and a fresh direction. Right from the start, the intention was to construct a fleet of compact […] This article A-Z of Powercats: Four Winns appeared first on Motor ...

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31 Jul 2025, 08:25

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A-Z of Powercats: Lagoon

In our Powercat A-Z series, we pick some of the biggest and best powercat producers in the world. Today we look at Lagoon Lagoon is a global leader in the production of power and sailing cats. Founded as a multihull division of Jeanneau in 1984, the firm was sold to Construction Navale Bordeaux before being acquired by Beneteau in 1995. That brought a fresh level of industrial might to the table that has seen it deliver more than […] This article A-Z of Powercats: Lagoon appeared first on Motor Boat & Yacht...

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31 Jul 2025, 08:19

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A-Z of Powercats: Leopard

In our Powercat A-Z series, we pick some of the biggest and best powercat producers in the world. Today we look at Leopard When South African yard, Robertson and Caine, moved into the world of powercats, it went exactly the right way about it. Its fleet of Leopard sailing cats had already scooped all kinds of international awards but it still chose to design its new power-driven cats from the ground up and its level of success has […] This article A-Z of Powercats: Leopard appeared first on Motor Boat & Yac...

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31 Jul 2025, 08:10

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A-Z of Powercats: Makai

In our Powercat A-Z series, we pick some of the biggest and best powercat producers in the world. Today we look at Makai Makai Yachts feels refreshingly different. Headquartered in Britain, designed in Italy and built in Croatia, it was founded in 2019 with the intention of creating a range of comfortable long-distance powercats with the handling and looks to tempt even the most ardent monohull fan. It wouldn’t be until the Palma Boat Show in 2024 that […] This article A-Z of Powercats: Makai appeared first...

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31 Jul 2025, 08:04

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A-Z of Powercats: McConaghy

In our Powercat A-Z series, we pick some of the biggest and best powercat producers in the world. Today we look at McConaghy McConaghy Boats was founded in Australia in 1967 by John McConaghy, with the intention of applying new and innovative materials to the production of skiffs, Tornado and A-class catamarans. In the 1970s, it was one of the first companies in the world to take pre-impregnated carbon fibre from the aerospace industry and use it in […] This article A-Z of Powercats: McConaghy appeared firs...

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30 Jul 2025, 16:14

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A-Z of Powercats: Prestige

In our Powercat A-Z series, we pick some of the biggest and best powercat producers in the world. Today we look at Prestige Prestige Yachts’ first ever boat was a 41ft sportscruiser. Launched in 1989 by parent company, Jeanneau, it was the result of what would become an enduring collaboration with celebrated Italian studio, Garroni Design. In the year 2000, shortly after its acquisition by the Beneteau Group, Prestige then moved into flybridge cruisers, becoming astonishingly successful with […] This articl...

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30 Jul 2025, 15:26

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A-Z of Powercats: Serenity Yachts

In our Powercat A-Z series, we pick some of the biggest and best powercat producers in the world. Today we look at Serenity Yachts Ecological responsibility has been woven into the Serenity Yachts story right from day one. Founded by Boyd Taylor and Elizabeth Neville in 2019, this American-owned, full-service shipyard came into being after the pair had struggled to source a bluewater motor yacht for their own use that was genuinely kind to the environment. Rather than compromising […] This article A-Z of P...

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30 Jul 2025, 15:10

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A-Z of Powercats: Aquila

Aquila builds its boats at a state-of-the-art million-square-foot production facility in Hangzhou City, China Formed in 2012 as part of a collaboration between powerful Chinese manufacturing firm Sino Eagle Group and major US boat dealer MarineMax, this award-winning multihull specialist is now the world’s most prolific powercat brand. Aquila builds its boats at a state-of-the-art million-square-foot production facility in Hangzhou City, China, and that brings with it some natural […] This article A-Z of Po...

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30 Jul 2025, 15:10

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A-Z of Powercats: Aquila

In our Powercat A-Z series, we pick some of the biggest and best powercat producers in the world. Today we look at Aquila Formed in 2012 as part of a collaboration between powerful Chinese manufacturing firm Sino Eagle Group and major US boat dealer MarineMax, this award-winning multihull specialist is now the world’s most prolific powercat brand. Aquila builds its boats at a state-of-the-art million-square-foot production facility in Hangzhou City, China, and that brings with it some natural […] This artic...