On Test. Evinrude E Tec G2 150 H.O. : great power and low consumption for the lowest emissions of the market
One of the most common mistakes is to classify the new Evinrude E Tec G2 150 H.O. as conventional two-stroke engines. Fitted with the advanced E-Tec technology, they use a computerized management module to control direct fuel injection thanks to which the fuel/oil mix is delivered into the cylinder with absolute precision. The result is […]
Aquila 50 Yacht: the ultimate frontier of space sails like a Stradivarius
Let’s get straight to it: the new Aquila 50 Yacht is a boat destined to reshape our approach to motor yachting. Beautiful, incredibly sturdy, and dedicated to space, it sails sublimely and has everything it takes to convince us to rethink the way we experience the sea. But let’s go step by step and explore […]
Flipper 900 DC: a refined day cruiser with a sporty look
Flipper 900 DC: sea trial for a refined day cruiser Modern lines with reminiscences of the past, top quality materials, ergonomics and excellent nautical skills characterize this pure day cruiser of Finnish construction: the Flipper 900 DC is a real go-kart on the water. At the helm of the Flipper 900 DC, you feel like […]
RYCK 280: the head-turning walkaround
RYCK 280: big, sporty and beautiful The Hanse Yachts group, the second largest boat manufacturer in the world in terms of numbers of boats sold, is simply unstoppable. There are in fact numerous brands belonging to the German group that have written nautical history, both in sailing and motor-boating sectors where Fjord, just to mention […]
Selva 320 VIB: in its fourth year of testing it doesn’t miss a beat
This is the fourth year in a row of testing for our inflatable-keel Selva 320 VIB tender, which has spent the winter, as usual, under the deck of our lab-boat without anyone having bothered to clean it or fold it up too carefully: we do this on purpose, we always want to stress it to […]
Absolute 47 Fly Sea Trial. Don’t call her little!
The continuous renewal of Absolute models continues with the arrival of the 47 Fly. Absolute Yachts joined the latest boat shows with the new Absolute 47 Fly, a model which renovates the range of the Italian shipyard since it lowers the bar and allows to enter the Absolute world from a 14-meter size. With this […]
Zar 59 SL Limited. The sea trial of a rubber boat with a great hull
In the beautiful background of a Lake Maggiore tinged with the typical autumn shades and an expected temperature typical of a perfect summer day, we have got Ispra early in the morning to sea trial the new Zar Formenti Zar 59 SL Limited. An evolution of the successful Zar 57, the Zar 59 SL […]
Tankoa S501 Vertige: 50 metres of Italian excellence land at FLIBS
Launched in February, after two years of works, the Tankoa S501 Vertige represents the quintessence of the best engineering skills of Italian boat industry. After her delivery to an experienced French owner and an intense charter season in the Mediterranean, she will be present at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for her official debut at the world’s largest boat […]
Test. 70 miles on board the Frauscher 1414 Demon. Crudelia and heavy weather sailing
While we climb on board the Frauscher 1414 Demon in Cannes, we immediately realize the aim designer Gerard Kiska pursued when he drew the lines of this highly desirable object: the beauty of the 1414 Demon is clear, barefaced and the white guise of the model we’re going to test further enhances this concept. Crudelia – […]
Riva 66 Ribelle : Sea Trial of the latest Riva’s jewel
It is difficult to pass by the new Riva 66 Ribelle without letting the gaze linger on the contemplation of this yacht. And it must have been equally difficult for Officina Italiana Design to create this new model, by designing a boat that introduces modern lines while maintaining the distinctive unmistakable traits of what is […]
On Test. Pardo GT75: beauty is an essential luxury.
It’s hard not to be fascinated by the beauty of the new Pardo GT75 which, unveiled as a world premiere the Cannes Yachting Festival, has redefined the standards of this market segment in one fell swoop, presenting what, in my humble opinion, is not only the most beautiful motor yacht of the year, but also […]
ICE 62 TARGA, the Italian Blue water cruiser revolution
Difficult not to be enchanted when admiring the new Ice 62 Targa. This sailboat, admirably built by an Ice Yachts that moves the bar of quality ever higher, redefines in one fell swoop both the “Blue water cruiser” and “Easy sailing” concepts. With the launch of this unit, Ice also shakes up the cards in […]
BALI 4.5: COMPLETE SEA TRIAL
Some time ago, we tested the first Bali 4.0 arrived in Italy; now, it’s the turn of new Bali 4.5. Bali boats are produced by Catana, a leading brand in the world of catamarans, even though, in this case, the focus is on a larger target involving customers usually interested into motor boats. A successful idea […]
Ranieri Next 285 LX: the new extra luxury sundeck on test
Discovering the Next 285 LX, the new luxury open yacht by Ranieri International The bad weather that partially affected the Genoa Boat Show did not allow us to test it during the six-day event. That’s why, while looking at it on the ground, beautiful and shameless with its massive bow and sparkling steel bow […]
LTN 34 DIAMOND: A THREE-DAY-SEA TRIAL
It’s a hot fall day and I’ve just arrived at the port of Marsala, Sicily. I join Ezio Agazzi, owner, together with Giulio Sottocornola, of LTN Ribs: the company, in the field of techno-boating since 1995, started to build ribs in 2014. The first aluminium rib was 26 Venom in 2015. I’m in Sicily to […]
EPropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo, second year of testing for Selva’s electric outboard
A year has already passed since I wrote about the Epropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo, the amazing Epropulsion electric outboard that now travels with our lab-boat around Italy, and of which I admit, I am very proud. But here I am again, with the feeling that collecting my memories is very light on me. Yes, because […]
KARNIC 22: COMPLETE SEA TRIAL
22 SR is one of the five different declinations Karnic proposes for its 6.48-metre boat. The base is a beautiful original and rather narrow bottom, with a high step which extends towards the bow for a greater static and dynamic stability. It’s a day cruiser with a small fore cabin; a family boat, a perfect […]
Nimbus C11, the all-season commuter
Nimbus C11, a revolutionary commuter It is impossible not to associate the Nimbus brand with the concept of quality and the famous seaworthy qualities of the boats that this Swedish boatyard has been manufacturing since 1968.The current fleet includes twelve models, flybridge coupes and walkarounds, ranging from eight to thirteen metres in length.As you’ve no […]
ON TEST. ABSOLUTE YACHTS NAVETTA 52: EVOLUTION OF THE SPECIES
The Absolute Yachts Navetta 52 stands out for her capacity to develop the boat category she represents. Until about ten years ago, in fact, the concept of trawler was exclusively related to the idea of a displacing boat with codified lines (round stern, for example, was a typical hallmark) and a multi-deck superstructure, generally equipped with a […]
ON TEST. NEXT 370 SH: THE NEW LUXURY CRUISER BY RANIERI INTERNATIONAL
We had already visited and analyzed the new Ranieri International flagship – the Next 370 SH – at Dusseldorf Boat Show last year. A few days ago, we finally tested her in Genoa. It was a great opportunity for us because, in addition to the great interest this innovative cruiser has raised among enthusiasts, the […]