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Night Trawler

How do you test a liveaboard cruiser? Live on board, of course. We spend 24 hours on the all-new Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 to see if it lives up to the high standards set by its stable mates

Antarctic Adventure

Few boats are capable of making the long, dangerous passage around Cape Horn but two FPB owners battled storms and icebergs to experience this magical cruising ground

Wally Tender 48

Laser-sharp lines and a ravishing finish captivate editor Hugo– but does its performance live up to its slick styling?

Pardo 38

The Cannes Boat Show was bursting with new walkaround day boats; can the Pardo 38 stand out in an increasingly competitive sector?

Palm Beach GT50 Open

Making its European debut at Cannes, the GT50 looks set to seeits Australian creators start conquering Europe

Future Proof? Silent 55

An extended stay on board the revolutionary Silent Yachts 55 allows us to assess whether this really is the future of the motorboat

Fairline F//Line 33

In one of MBY’s most hotly anticipated tests yet, will Fairline’s latest star player live up to our expectations? Editor Hugo takes the helm...

Azimut Atlantis 45

Sports cruisers like the Atlantis 45 are becoming rare beasts with the T-top day boat craze in full flow. But my word I was grateful for its protected main deck given the weather we experienced on the first day of the Cannes Boat Show.

The 10 Key Boating Stories You Need To Read

Basic Stories of boating

The Second Generation Of The Jeanneau's NC Range Sets Out

The second generation of the NC range sets out to be an even more practical, polished performer – we see if it delivers

Turkish Delight

The third leg of Fiona and Frank’s Turkish odyssey sees them venture deeper into the Gulf of Gškova’s beguiling waters

Marex 360 CC

The Norwegian yard has made its name building practical and cleverly thought out boats but the 360 CC is one of its best yet

A Self-Indulgent Summer

When a tidy used Broom 41 caught Keith Wheeler’s eye, he simply couldn’t resist her charms, whisking her away on a three-month maiden adventure from Plymouth to the Inner Hebrides

The Truth About Fishing Pot Markers

Why are poorly marked pots such a persistent problem and what can be done to solve it?

The Born Again Boat Owner

NICK BURNHAM: I am now the proud owner of a Jeanneau Leader 805. But what to call her? I’m beginning to think this might be an even bigger decision than buying the thing

The L-Plate Liveaboards

MIKE BODNAR: Everything on the waterways wants to kill you, or hurt you badly. Or at least bruise your ego. So it seemed to us anyway, as we continued towards the south of France on Liberty

How To Hold Your Boat Steady

MBY’s definitive guide to boat handling. Don’t forget to watch the accompanying video tutorials at mby.com/howto

Going full Circle

In the final instalment of his Arctic expedition, John and Cecienne pass through spectral villages and marvel at the beauty of Norway’s brisk waters one last time

Free Tickets To London On-Water Show

MBY readers offered free access to pontoon exhibits at capital’s latest exhibition.

The Born Again Boat Owner

NICK BURNHAM: As a low-tariff drifter, I readily admit that budget boat brands offer the cruising community things that bigger names can’t. But I’d still like a Windy, please

Bavaria R40 Coupe

Look out, Bénéteau – this 40ft sportscruiser has a full-beam master cabin, plenty of pace and a hull good enough to give its rivals a bloody nose.

Not-So-Lone Wolf

Peter flew to the other side of the world to buy the boat of his dreams but got more than he bargained for when he cruised home on another, strangely familiar yacht.

A Boater's Work Is Never Done

John tackles the long list of jobs he needs to do on his boat before taking her out of hibernation.

New Marina On The Dart

£75 million proposed investment plans submitted.

Cumberlidge On Cruising

PETER CUMBERLIDGE: The North Sea is fi lling up with new wind farms, especially off the Dutch coast. Anyone heading for Holland this summer needs the latest charts and a carefully planned route

The L-Plate Liveaboards

MIKE BODNAR: There’s nothing like taking a leap into the deep end to quickly improve your knowledge, boating or otherwise. We learnt all about this as we set off down the Saône

I was charged €80,000 for a tow

ANTON DIMECH: What should have been a standard delivery trip turned into a very expensive detour when the steering fluid ran low

Suzuki Joins The Big League

The engine builder launches 350hp outboard with dual propellers

Double The Trouble, Twice The Fun

James Maxey thought he’d created his perfect boat by fitting stabilisers to his 52ft trawler, but it turns out there was a bigger twist still to come

Boat Master

GONE WITH THE WINDLASS Last time I was out on the boat – a Fairline Phantom 50 – it struck me whether I should be concerned about the strain on my electric windlass when retrieving the anchor. Is it okay to haul the whole lot in one go or does that put too much strain on the motor and risk damage? Michael Crowley