Motor Boat & Yachting UK Magazine - September 2023

In this issue

CANNES SHOW: NEW BOATS
From Wellcraft and Windy to Saxdor and Sirena, step this way for 15 new models set to steal the limelight at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

IONIAN ADVENTURE
Thomas and Jutta Kittel cruise from Corfu to Zakynthos with memorable stops in Preveza, Lefkas and Kefalonia.

WORLD’S FASTEST NELSON
Airline pilot and serial boat restorer, Jonathan Napier, sets about turning a fomer pilot boat into the speediest Nelson 40 ever to hit the water..

BOAT CUISINE

Ever heard of a huffer? Nor had Phil Sampson, but he has now!

2 mins

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY.

With the level of boating luxury he desired out of his financial grasp, David Vandyke had resigned himself to a boat-free life... until he read an MBY feature about shared ownership

8 mins

JEANNEAU CAP CAMARAT 10.5 CC

If you want a boat that can do it all, the flagship centre console model from Jeanneau's famous Cap Camarat line might be just the thing

7 mins

AEGEAN ADVENTURE

Thomas and Jutta Kittel continue their cruise from Albania via Corfu to the Ionian islands of Lefkas, Sami and Zakynthos

7 mins

SUNSEEKER SUPERHAWK 55

After a 14-year hiatus the Superhawk is back this time tapping into the trend for luxury open dayboats. But does the go-fast spirit of the original live on? Editor Hugo gives his verdict

8 mins

BALLISTIC XP80

Is Ballistic's new XP80 really \"The Ultimate Adventure RIB\"? We head to Trafalgar Wharf in Portsmouth to test its mettle

7 mins

WORLD'S FASTEST NELSON?

I’ve always had a thing about Nelson 40s. The first one I bought back in the mid-1980s was an ex-Abu Dhabi police launch that could only be described as a wreck. I found it lurking at the back of an industrial boatyard on Hayling Island. In fact there were two of them but one had a Nelson- shaped hole in the side from a previous encounter with its stablemate. Even the undamaged one was in a right old state; the hull was delaminated, the superstructure was rotten, it was full of water and none of its systems or fittings were salvageable – not even the machine gun mounting points on the flybridge and foredeck. More’s the pity – there were times when they could have come in handy on a summer’s day in the Solent!

10 mins

HOW TO BERTHA PILOTHOUSE BOAT

Look around any marina in the UK or abroad and you will almost always see a fleet of small pilothouse motorboats dotted around the pontoons.

3 mins

BUYING A FLYBRIDGE CRUISER

Henry Firman trawls Europe's best shows in search of a new boat

4 mins

LIFE ON THE OPEN ROAD

Andrew Wilson-Bett explains why trailer boating is the best fun you can have

2 mins

BUYING A USED...GRANDEZZA 34

With more than 76,000 islands, 56,000 lakes and 300,000 kilometres of coastline, the Finns are never far from water. Unsurprising then that they should make best use of it, with traditions ranging from the downright peculiar (eg: washing their rugs in the brackish water of the Baltic) to building some of the finest vessels afloat. In fact, the nation’s boatbuilding prowess knows no bounds; from the 250,000 GT Icon of the Seas passenger liner right the way down to Finnmaster’s petite 5.5m Husky R5.

5 mins

FIND ME A SECONDHAND...RIVER BOAT

Offshore boats can certainly venture upstream, but dedicated river boats are optimised for inland cruising. So this month, we are back on the river, decked out in a straw boater and striped blazer, glass of Pimm’s in hand (once safely moored for the afternoon, of course).

6 mins

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Motor Boat & Yachting UK Magazine Description:

Motor Boat & Yachting UK Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Future. The magazine is aimed at enthusiasts of motorboats and yachts. Motor Boat & Yachting UK Magazine features articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Boat and yacht reviews: The magazine reviews new and used motorboats and yachts from all major manufacturers.
* Boating and yachting destinations: The magazine covers boating and yachting destinations around the world, including reviews of marinas, restaurants, and other attractions.
* Boating and yachting technology: The magazine provides information on the latest boating and yachting technology, such as new navigation systems, engines, and equipment.
* Boating and yachting skills: The magazine provides tips and advice on boating and yachting skills, such as how to navigate, anchor, and moor.
* Boating and yachting lifestyle: The magazine features articles on the boating and yachting lifestyle, such as fashion, food, and entertainment.

Motor Boat & Yachting UK Magazine is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about motorboats and yachts. The magazine is known for its high-quality journalism, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the motorboat and yacht world.