THE POSSIBLE DREAM – SWIFT TRAWLER 30. THE COMPLETE SEA TRIAL
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The predecessor is Swift Trawler, sold since 2009 in 350 samples and one of the big long-seller boats of the French shipbuilder. The phylosophy is always the same: semi-planing hull, low consumption, reduced speed and the possibility of long crossings. Here, the size is small and the targets on the market […]
Merry Fisher 895 Sport: one adventure after another – the sea trial
Versatile and modular, the Merry Fisher 895 Sport Series 2 is designed for living every kind of yachting adventure in full connection with nature. Comfortable and safe, it’s the ideal boat for those who love sports and all kinds of water activities—diving, fishing, paddling, kayaking, excursions, and much more. The Merry Fisher 895 Sport Series […]
JPK 10.80 – SEA TRIAL
Leggi l’articolo in italiano In France, ocean and offshore regattas are extremely popular. There are many sailors, boats and projects intentionally created and many are the regattas starting from the Atlantic coast. Jpk is a shipbuilder which was born from the passion and the will of its owner, Jean Pierre Kelbert (hence the name JPK) […]
Four Winns H9, the new bowrider with a unique style
The Four Winns H9 is the embodiment of the bowrider—versatile and sporty, with a design that leaves nothing to chance. Sophisticated yet refined, it’s built for enjoying life’s pleasures, whether cruising on calm lake waters or along the coast. The outboard-powered Four Winns H9 is a symbol of freedom on the water. Its vertical bow, […]
OCEANIS 41.1: ON CRUISE, EVEN UPWIND. SEA TRIAL.
Leggi l’articolo in italiano When you see it on the dock you are immediately impressed by two things: first of all, the beautiful design of the entire astern zone. Retractable dash board (electrically, with a manual safety system) with double step and extendable stepladder, two lateral lifting seats (through some gas pistons), a room for the auto-inflatable […]
Grand Soleil Blue: we tested the weekender that’s about to revolutionize the market
The new Grand Soleil Blue marks Cantiere del Pardo’s entry into the weekender segment — a portion of the market that, up until now, has been almost exclusively dominated by Nordic shipyards which, with all due respect, have always built boats that are anything but sexy, and often come with a pretty poor value-for-money ratio. […]
AMERICA 35: the Echo Yacht’s gem on test
The AMERICA 35 by ECHO is the result of a collaboration between two entrepreneurial ventures—one focused on yacht building, the other on promoting Made in Italy excellence. A perfect match that has produced an outstanding result: the America 35 is a blend of stability, comfort, and exceptional performance. Echo’s new model is sturdy and packed […]
Aquila 42 Coupe: the catamaran that will revolutionize the market is a game-changer. Sea trial.
It’s not every day that we witness the birth of an entirely new type of boat, but with the introduction of the Aquila 42 Coupe, the boating industry is taking a significant leap forward. As sleek as a sporty yacht, as comfortable as only a catamaran can be, and equipped with an innovative foil system, […]
Scanner Envy 950 Tender: elegance at 60 knots
Scanner Envy 950 Tender Sea Trial When Giorgio Armani described elegance as the ability to be remembered, he was certainly referring to the new Scanner Envy 950 Tender. With a top speed of 60 knots, it becomes a fleeting memory even for the sportiest maxi-RIBs in the blink of an eye. Blazing fast, elegant, and […]
ICE 66 rs: here’s how perfection is made. Sea trial and exclusive images
ICE 66 rs: boat tour and first sailing impressions It is not possible to approach a vessel of this caliber without first considering its genesis. Presented in mid-2021, when the world was still in the midst of a pandemic, the new ICE 66 rs project brought together a stellar team. The renowned Farr Yacht Design, […]
On test. Nimbus T11, the walk-around for everyone
The Nimbus T11 is a very attractive ‘open’ walk-around which, if you are thinking about buying your first boat or changing one that is giving you too much trouble, can be the right option for you. Because the 12.40-meter Nimbus T11 can satisfy the most disparate categories of owners, with typical “easy yachting” features, management […]
Sessa Key Largo 40: beautiful, finely designed and affordable
Aggressive but not excessive, the Sessa Key Largo 40 amazes with her smart and modern use of spaces and volumes combined with innovative solutions, exciting performance and Italian style. The Sessa Key Largo 40 inherits from the past the winning concept of a young boat designed for the most demanding owners but features completely new […]
Ice 70 RS: the queen of the Blue Water Cruisers is super fast
The new Ice 70 RS is one of the most eagerly awaited sailing yachts on the market and, for a proper test, being a journalist is not enough. To properly judge a yacht of this magnitude you must necessarily have been an owner. An owner who, while intensely loving the beauty and comfort of his […]
Advanced A80, when elegance meets blue water cruising
Advanced A80, sea trial for the queen of blue water cruisers If someone had told me that I would find myself testing the same boat, with the same skippers again, after six years, I would not have believed it. And yet Jung must have been right when he wrote about the synchronicity of things because, […]
FIART P54: the sea trial of a star
Beautiful, innovative and decidedly out-of-the-ordinary, the Fiart P54 was the undisputed queen of its segment at the autumn boat shows where, at every sea outing, she immediately managed to catch everyone’s attention. The brainchild of the renowned Stefano Pastrovich, the P54 brings with her a design that manages to perfectly combine aesthetics and function in […]
Jeanneau DB/43, sea trial for the queen of design
From the pencil of the internationally renowned designer Camillo Garroni comes the new Jeanneau DB/43. An uncompromised Day Boat which, at last, brings a breath of fresh air to a market a little too much asleep on established lines. Clearly dedicated to the enjoyment of long days at sea, this yacht brilliantly meets all the […]
Schenker Zen 50, installation of a little big watermaker
The installation of the Schenker Zen 50 on the Daydreamer : a compact watermaker which takes up very little space The Schenker Zen watermakers are specially designed to take up little space thanks to their compact size. This allows them to be easily installed even on sailing and motor-powered boats devoid of any technical spaces […]
Cayman 26.0 Sport Touring: the Mini Maxi RIB from Ranieri that we’ve all been waiting for
Cayman 26.0 Sport Touring: when saying RIB means marine adventure and daring as much as possible, discovering creeks and coves with great ease. Ranieri International, with this brand new addition to the 2022 range, brings to the market a mini-maxi RIB that includes luxury finishes and a generous 7.80 meters of overall length. Somebody will have […]
Ranieri Cayman 28.0 Executive: when comfort is adrenaline
Cayman 28.0 Executive: the new boat by Ranieri International is a mix of comfort and adrenaline On board the Cayman 28.0 Executive, comfort and safety go hand in hand with speed and agility. A perfect combination of comfort and performance, this boat is undoubtedly one of the best equipped sundecks currently available on the market. […]
On test. Nerea NY40. Sporty, yet elegant like a custom suit
Let’s start with a fact: Nerea’s new jewel, the NY40, is a real spectacle. She made her debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival this year and was also presented shortly afterwards at the Genoa International Boat Show, and I was very curious to test her at sea. The quintessence of elegance and sportiness, this boat […]