Outremer 55: the perfect catamaran, an unforgettable sea trial
Outremer 55: a truly challenging sea trial. The market is unfortunately getting us used to seeing sailing catamarans that look more and more like motor sailers. Boats that, in almost all cases, end up sailing mostly under power all the time. Don’t get me wrong, I like to be comfortable in a boat too, however, […]
ON TEST. FERRETTI 450: A ROOMY FUNNY YACHT
What are her main strengths? First of all, handling. Despite her considerable displacement and generous volumes, the new Ferretti 450, suitable for a pure cruise, always ensures a funny steering. That was a little surprise to us since it is not usual on boats of this size and with this vocation (” for good family men/women”). […]
7 months in the water: Crystal Prop, the antifouling paint for propellers
Our test of Crystal Prop, the self-cleaning antifouling paint by Coverplast, continues with a propeller left soaking for more than 7 months Our Crystal Prop test started before summer with the application of the Coverplast antifouling paint on the propeller of our Daydreamer. The first phase of the test showed that the paint resists cavitation, […]
Solemar SX27: 100 miles aboard a mini Maxi-Rib
100 miles aboard the new Solemar SX27. It is difficult to be unimpressed by Solemar’s big comeback. These are legendary inflatables that, starting in the 1980s, literally captivated a loyal audience of owners who chose them for their proven hull qualities and strong cruising-oriented attitude, even for long distance. You can therefore understand how, as […]
Discovery 54 Sea Trial . The definitive blue water cruiser
Discovery Yachts : Discovery 54 It is no coincidence that the Olympic jib is called “Solent”. When sailing in this famous stretch of sea, improvisation is not allowed. Stormy winds, cross sea and strong tidal flows put both crews and boats through the mill. It is therefore not surprising that local boat manufacturers build sturdy […]
RANIERI CAYMAN 23 SPORT. COMPLETE SEA TRIAL
Over the past seasons there has been a constant increase in investment by yards historically involved in the production of fiberglass boats towards the world of ribs while, vice versa, more and more brands specialized in the construction of rubber boats have opened to pure “plastic”. One among the first groups which has taken that step and showed that it […]
ON TEST. SUPER AIR NAUTIQUE G25: A PERFECT WAVE FOR SURFING AND WAKEBOARDING
The Super Air Nautique G25 is a boat designed for fun in the widest sense of the word. Like many other (but not all) boats, it’s really funny to steer her and perceive her sudden accelerations and quick turns. But this boat has something more which is able to produce amusement even in those sailing nearby. No, it’s not a howler. […]
ON TEST. FRAUSCHER 1017 GT: A GENTLEMAN RACER
If it’s true that our job is to collect objective data from a boat sea trial, it’s equally true that the context where the text takes place contributes to create the variety of emotions everyone looks for at sea. Testing the new Frauscher 1017 GT in Miami and reaching over 50 knots on the ocean […]
ICE 53 ST: the latest innovation from ICE Yachts is bivalent and fast.
ICE 53 ST: two boats in one Sailors all over the world, including this writer, have always been forced to choose their boat according to the category definitions imposed by the market. Cruising, cruising-racing, racing-cruising and pure racing are the four categories that all of us have until now been forced to identify with when […]
Absolute Navetta 58: when restyling focuses on quality
The restyling of the Absolute Navetta 58 How can a model that has already had a bombastic sales success among a large and varied group of owners be improved? Certainly by not distorting its philosophy and hull. A winning team should not be changed but can be improved and that is exactly what Absolute has […]
Contest 52MC Flybridge Sea Trial. The motoryacht with Contest Yachts’ soul
Contest 52MC Flybridge Contest Yachts is a shipyard that has been known all around the world for over 60 years to manufacture amazing sailing yachts. In 2013, the shipyard introduced a line of motor yachts boats built with the same (first-class) construction techniques adopted for its sailing yachts. It is therefore not surprising that, climbing […]
Scanner Envy 860: on test with Cox 300
Scanner Envy 860 and Cox 300, a very interesting duo Scanner Marine has always stood out for its design. A unique and unmistakable style that has led the boatyard to manufacture boats that are fundamentally different from market standards. The Scanner Envy 860 is no exception. We have tested her, powered by a Cox CXO300, […]
Contest 67CS : that’s how a wonder sails
Sea Trial for the Contest 67CS : that’s how you can sail on board a wonder If a list of the seven wonders of boating had been drawn up, like that of the seven wonders of the world, the Contest 67CS would have certainly and rightfully joined it. Beauty, luxury and performance are masterfully mixed […]