From Palma to Barcelona on board a Privilege 6 . A 130-mile-long sea trial
Privilege 6 : To sail around the world in first class There are many and various ways to build a catamaran intended for long sailing experiences but, since when it was established, Privilege Marine has developed its own unmistakable one, based on three pillars it never disregards: comfort, safety ad sturdiness. Founded in 1985 by […]
Absolute 62 Fly . Sea trial for an extraordinary flybridge
Absolute 62 Fly Sea Trial It’s in the wonderful setting of the Gulf of Naples that the sea trial of the Absolute 62 Fly is about to take place. Wonderful places where the relationship between land and sea has forged both coasts and sailors over the centuries. And so it was even in the recent […]
Zar 79 SL. The test of an extraordinary RIB
When Piero Formenti invited me to test the new Zar 79 SL, I was delighted to accept his proposal. The hull of this boat is legendary: it indeed kitted out the Zar 75 Classic, one among the most successful models of this shipyard, famous for its extraordinary seaworthiness. This hull features a very sharp stempost […]
ZF0 AND ZF3: TWO LUXURY TENDERS BY ZAR FORMENTI
24-knot maximum speed, surfing in 6 seconds at 9 knots. What these data have to do with a tender? At first sight nothing, especially is we only focus on a classic concept of tender: a slow support vessel, exclusively conceived for short boat-land transfers. But if we broaden our mind to a new vision going […]
Grand Soleil 65 LC: sea trial for an out-of-the-ordinary sailboat
The brand-new Grand Soleil 65 LC is one of the most anticipated sailing yachts of the year. Anticipated not only because it carries the name of a profoundly important shipyard, but also because this vessel is the result of the work of an immensely talented team, led by a sailing giant: Franco Corazza. The project […]
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319. The boat for everyone
During the presentation of the new Jeanneau’s models in Cannes, in a beautiful sunny day, we tested the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319. The smallest member in the Sun Odyssey family, this boat is an affordable cruiser which offers surprising spaces and comfort for its size. During our sea trial the boat even exceeded our expectations […]
On test. Crystal Prop : the antifouling paint for propellers that promises miracles
Antifouling paint for propellers: Crystal Prop Test Finding a truly long-term effective antifouling paint for propellers is rather difficult. With the knowledge that propellers are the most difficult parts to keep clean, we have decided to test Crystal Prop. This product that, according to Coverplast, has a two-year life could finally solve the problem linked […]
Ranieri Next 370. A star-spangled sea trial
Ranieri Next 370 Sea Trial in Miam The setting of the bay surrounding the picturesque American metropolis was perfect as a background for the Ranieri Next 370, a spacious cruiser which, fitted with two powerful 350HP outboards, proved to be equally very exciting at sea. Characterized by the presence of internal volumes unthinkable for this […]
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350: sea trial of a small great sailboat
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350: an astonishing sea trial There are sailboats that are born really well and that, despite their size, manage to offer a great number of features that make them ideal for sailing and for long cruising. This is certainly the case with the brand-new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350, which, worthy successor to […]
Mercury 4 HP FourStroke : the test of the definitive outboard
Mercury 4 HP FourStroke Test Choosing the right outboard for your tender is never easy. Most boat owners have medium-sized boats that usually come equipped with a tender from 2 to 3.5 meters in length. As a result, for reasons of space and convenience, everybody want a lightweight powerful outboard that can be also easy-to-handle […]
Sun Fast 30 One Design, sea trial for a fast and revolutionary one-design yacht
The new Jeanneau Sun Fast 30 One Design is a sailboat designed to make offshore racing accessible to everyone. With a starting price of under 150,000 euros, it undoubtedly represents not only a viable alternative for crews wanting to race in one-design with a reasonable budget but also an ecological choice since the new Sun […]
Cayman 27 Sport Touring : perfection at sea
If we wanted to define the characteristics of the ideal RIB, the features of the Ranieri International Cayman 27 Sport Touring would help us to represent them at best. Beautiful, spacious and fast, the new Cayman 27 Sport Touring has come and astonishes with a brand-new hull which, after having tested it, we can only […]
ZAR 49: A LUXURY TENDER WITH THE PERSONALITY OF A SPORTY RIB
It’s a little hard to get used to the idea that what we’re testing can be conceived as a luxury tender. Yet, the Zar 49 SL, where the initials stand for Sport Luxury line, is often used as a tender to service big yachts. In short, it’s actually a luxury tender. Indeed, the Zar 49, […]
ON TEST. ABSOLUTE YACHTS 52 FLY AND VOLVO PENTA D8 IPS 700
The fleet of Absolute Yachts docked at Marina di Varazze is majestic. There are several boats docked stern-to that grandstand along the dock as a sign of the great success the Italian shipyard is obtaining all around the world. While we board the Absolute 52 Fly, we are distracted by the last discussions to arrange the trip. When all […]
Life raft , 20 hours on board. Arimar Test at the Marina di Varazze
Life Raft Test: living aboard a life raft Boat safety equipment, and life raft in particular, is a serious thing but, if you have never attended a maritime safety course, it is very likely that you are not well-versed in using boat safety equipment. Most yachtsmen have a raft but they have never had the […]
Wellcraft 435, muscly and unsuspectingly exquisite
Wellcraft 435: sea trial of a truly unique yacht When the internationally renowned designer Camillo Garroni and the celebrated naval engineer Michael Peters work together, the result always exceeds expectations. The new Wellcraft 435, which we had the fortune to test a few weeks ago in Cannes, under perfect marine weather conditions, certainly does not […]
Pirelli 50, the flagship of Tecnorib walkaround series on test
Hard not to be dazzled by the beauty of the Pirelli 50. Aggressive, extremely fast and luxurious, it is the new flagship of the TecnoRib walkaround series which, in just three years, has enjoyed worldwide sales success with its first two models: the Pirelli 42 and the Pirelli 35. In fact, the family feeling is […]
Karnic SL 800 by Selva Sea Trial. The surprise continues
Karnic SL 800 by Selva After having visited her at Pars Boat Show, we had described her as “the boat of surprises” and we said that we would have sea trialed her soon. As you will see below, the occasion didn’t take long to come and saw the Karnic SL 800 by Selva perform very […]
Nuova Jolly Prince 38 CC: flying over the water with two Mercury 500R engines
Nuova Jolly Prince 38 CC: on test in Miami with two Mercury 500Rs. When carrying out a sea trial, the bond established with the boat being navigated often determines the outcome of the test from the outset. This is certainly the case with the new Nuova Jolly Prince 38 CC, which, despite its out-of-the-ordinary performance, […]
MAR-CO E-MOTION 36: beautiful, aggressive and very fast
The new MAR-CO E-MOTION 36 marks – unequivocally and rightfully – the entry of MAR.CO MARINE COSTRUZIONI into the segment of high-end cruising Maxi Ribs. In fact, these are boats that, exclusively custom-made, are built to meet any needs of their lucky owners, with definitively above-average construction standards. The unit we’re about to test today […]