On test. Ewincher: the state-of-the-art electric winch handle
Ewincher : stress test for the electric winch handle We were given the challenge at La Grande Motte Boat Show when Ewincher manufactuer Bruno Rabu delivered us the electric winch handle and invited us to test it on our lab-boat. The winch handle had indeed drawn our attention because the size of a standard handle […]
SELVA D 650 SPECIAL LINE: SPACE, POWER AND… A FAIR PRICE
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The new D 650 is part of the new series by Selva, in the middle between 2-metre-long-tenders and the 9-6-metre-long-flagship of the Evolution Series (12 models). Her official name is Evolution Special Line D.650 DS. On the basis of an already efficient and tested bottom of the orginal version, innovations concern the […]
New Sessa C47 video test online
An exciting boat with an aggressive, magnetic appeal. We were so impressed by the new Sessa C47 that we couldn’t resist dedicating a chapter to it in Boat Review, the editorial format that The International Yachting Media dedicates to video tests. A sensory journey led by our Giorgio Bruno who, with great experience and a […]
Rio Yachts Colorado 44. Seaworthiness and beauty are standard. Sea trial in the beautiful waters of Procida.
Sea Trial: Rio Yachts Colorado 44 If it is true that boats have a soul, the Colorado 44′ s one definitively embodies that of a beautiful woman who, with her thin, slender, sporty silhouette, shows off a natural classy charm. This is at least what I feel when, once arrived in Pozzuoli and climbed down […]
Cayman 38 Executive, the Maxi Rib by Ranieri International
The Cayman 38 Executive is not only the flagship of Ranieri International’s fleet. A 12-meter Maxi Rib that combines large outdoor spaces with two double cabins and one separate bathroom, in fact, is not an everyday thing, especially if the presence of such voluminous indoor spaces is not at all perceived from the outside. This […]
VennVind : a 500-mile test for the amazing nautical apparel
Extreme test for VennVind, nautical and sailing clothing Water, sun and wind: these are the meteorological factors that usually strain technical clothing when sailing. Elements that were not missed during the special test we carried out on the sailing jackets and technical trousers made by VennVind, a brand that, maybe still little known, proved to […]
New Rio Yachts Paranà 38 On Test
Rio Yachts Paranà 38 : many new features with unchanged elegance and comfort The first post-lockdown sea trial is never forgotten. If the sea trail is also carried out on lake waters, the test takes on an even more exclusive form. And unquestionably exclusive is the restyling 2020 of the Paranà 38, a boat that […]
RIO YACHTS PARANA’ 38 SEA TRIAL. 220 MILES ON BOARD AND A WONDERFUL ITINERARY
There are shipyards that are not afraid to whip their boats on or let them face journalists to see the results of an irrevocable definitive test. And Rio Yachts staff has had no hesitation in accepting our request to test the Paranà 38, an innovative cruiser that had already raised our curiosity some months ago. So, […]
Mercury V8 and V6. A quantum leap to another dimension for the Mercury Marine outboards. Comparative test
Mercury V8 and V6 : power and (electronic) control It’s a historic moment for Mercury Marine. The sum of the two latest novelties, the launch of the new V6 3.4-liter outboard in Miami last February and the official presentation of the new V8 4.6-liter engines these days, certainly changes the face of the market. The […]
Absolute 56 Fly, the sea trial of a queen
It is hard not to be dazzled by the beauty of the new Absolute 56 Fly. Large, intriguing and endowed with decidedly streamlined lines, this yacht is also convincing for her ability to bring guests into communication with their surroundings, a great design work that Absolute Yachts has materialized and synthesized in this model. The […]
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 Sea Trial. The comfortable cruising
During our two sea trial days in Cannes, we had the opportunity to test the latest Jeanneau‘s models and the new Sun Odyssey 490. Designed for comfortable long-distance cruises with family or friends, she is offered for sale from € 298,000, taxes included, which is a really interesting price for a 14-meter high-level boat like […]
TECHNOHULL 38 GRAND SPORT: at 73 knots it’s pure adrenaline with Mercury 500Rs
TECHNOHULL 38 GRAND SPORT Sea Trial TECHNOHULL 38 GRAND SPORT is a boat that certainly does not go unnoticed. Long, narrow, and a distinctive “total black” look, it immediately invites you to push the throttles ahead. A promise that is confirmed by the two rows of wraparound seats and the generously sized instrumentation that is […]
SELVA 6.7 ELEGANCE. SEA TRIAL
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A pure Mediterranean daycruiser, this open boat (less than 7 metres long) is the flagship of Selva Elegance Series (made by Saver). The central console is a completely free island (the lateral passage is 41 cm), the most functional among the solutions available on boats of this size and, under it, […]
NEW 4, 5 AND 6 HP SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS. A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE
Leggi l’articolo in italiano We really put them under pressure….two days of sea trials organised by Suzuki Italy: Suzuki senza frontiere (Suzuki without frontiers), a competition which offered a very intense opportunity to test the last creations of the Japanese company, attended by a large group of nautical journalists. We tested seven “poor” 6 HP outboards by […]
Greenline 40 Electric, the future is now
If you think that electric propulsion for boats is still fantasy, you are absolutely wrong. In fact, the new Greenline 40 Electric Drive marks a milestone in the development of this concept, delivering a trawler that is not only capable of being effectively used every day, but also of dramatically reducing the running costs of […]
Rio Yachts Espera 34 . In Saint-Tropez, the test of a star
In Côte d’Azur to sea trial the Rio Yachts Espera 34 There are boats that, despite their sizes, don’t go unnoticed and make you turn and look at them when you run into them. There are others that are fast, very fast, and are able to make you fell free and give you adrenaline rushes […]
Catana 53, when a sea trial turns into pure pleasure
Catana 53 : a 110-mile-long sea trial After seeing with my own eyes and touching with my own hands the hulls under construction, I didn’t hesitated and I invited myself on board the Catana 53 for the transfer that, after the Cannes Yachting Festival, would have taken her to the Genoa Boat Show. In Canet […]
MOODY 54 DS – SEA TRIAL
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A real deck saloon, perfect for long periods or, why not, to live in. Coming from the previous models, 45 and 62, this new creation interpretes their best. Volumes are impressive even if length (17 metres) helps to make all lighter. The deck saloon and the cockpit are on the same level, separated […]
GS 80 Custom . The new Cantiere del Pardo maxi yacht sea trial
GS 80 Custom : here’s how Cantiere del Pardo inaugurates the “Grand Soleil Custom line” It’s called GS 80 Custom and it’s the very first of a new series of boats that Cantiere del Pardo wanted to offer its owners a high level, custom and semi custom yachts, up to eighty feet in length. Able […]
On test. Scanner Envy 950: ten meters of great class
On Test. Scanner Envy 950: a fast and refined RIB It’s hard to think of any of the RIBs or maxi-RIBs built by Scanner Marine without conjuring an image of great class. Characterized by a strong personality, these boats are immediately recognizable for their distinctive and sophisticated lines. The Scanner Envy 950, which we tested, […]