ZAR 85 SL: COMPLETE SEA TRIAL
One among the most interesting ribs of the season is certainly new Formenti Zar 85 SL, a rib already launched and well-appreciated during the latest autumn boat shows. Born as the flagship of the Sport Luxury line, which already includes ZAR 49 SL and Zar 59 SL, this boat has collected the enthusiasm of both […]
Nuova Jolly Prince 38 CC : an amazing Maxi RIB
Nuova Jolly Marine Prince 38 CC: to fly on a rough sea at 60 knots That of the Prince 38 CC is a test that leaves no room for doubt: Nuova Jolly has created a really extraordinary maxi Rib. Our test was a record one since we exceeded the sidereal speed of 60 knots and […]
MC2 Quick Gyro X25. Stabilization test on a 20-meter yacht
MC2 Quick Gyro X25 Test Gyroscopic stabilizers have become an increasingly indispensable accessory. Similarly to steering joysticks, initially received with skepticism and then become a standard, these accessories, too, have definitely won the trust of boat owners and, today, are happily used on most yachts. It is not that modern boats roll a lot, it […]
Sessa Fly 68 Gullwing: revolution takes off
On Test. Fly 68 Gullwing, the new flasghip by Sessa Marine Some boats are destined to subvert every archetype: the Fly 68 Gullwing is one of them. Far from being an ordinariy yacht, the new flagship of Sessa Marine is a perfect synthesis between space, light and dynamism. Three elements that, on board the Fly 68 […]
Nimbus T9 X Edition: the elegance of simplicity
Nimbus T9 X Edition The Nimbus T9 X Edition is the comfortable and upgraded version of the original T9. A boat that presents itself as a multi-faceted craft, with alcantara cushions and steering wheel, a T-Top fitted with materials that insulate against heat and cold, and powered by two 225 hp Mercury V6s. At 9.35 […]
On Test. Capelli Tempest 900 WA
A 9-meter inflatable boat can be considered as the largest of the small models or, if you prefer, the smallest among the big models. The different perspective depends on the general concept and, above all, the type of fittings and equipment of the boat itself. If we take these parameters into consideration, we can therefore look at […]
Prince 45: the latest revolutionary creation from Nuova Jolly Marine on test
The test of the new Prince 45 by Nuova Jolly Marine. If, as Abraham Lincoln once said, “The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time”, then today is definitely the right day. A single glance at the new Prince 45 from Nuova Jolly Marine is enough to understand […]
Magazzù MX-14 Classic : that’s how the quintessence of beauty sails
If there was a way to synthesize the quintessence of the beauty of a Maxi Rib, this would be undoubtedly be a shot of the Magazzù MX-14 Classic. The MX-14 is not a boat for everyone. Very popular among VIPs and celebrities, this yacht is designed for a few demanding and refined admirers of good […]
On Test. Selva Marine D.900 Special: special by name, special by nature
The ultimate adrenaline entry by Selva Marine, the Selva D.900 Special, will be presented in world premiere at Paris Boat Show. We can call her an adrenaline boat because, before the official public presentation, we have had the opportunity to test this new exciting inflatable boat in Las Londes Les Maures in France. With a […]
Selva D.600 Special and Murena 40 XSR Sea Trial
Selva D.600 Special and Murena 40 XSR E.F.I. Horizons are broadened without a license Fitted with a 40HP outboard, she can exceed 30 knots! Presented in world premiere at the Genoa International Boat Show, the new Selva D.600 Special measures 6 meters but is powerful, spacious and performing. We tested her with a Murena 40XSR […]
On test: Selva 19 LV PLUS, a ready-for-anything entry level
On a beautiful sunny day on Lake Maggiore, I tested the Selva 19 LV Plus, and I can tell you that it fully met my expectations. In fact, as well as pushing it to its limits throughout the day – which was dedicated to Selva Marine and therefore with several boats to be tested and […]
Flipper 900 ST: a small cabin cruiser with extraordinary qualities
Agile, fast, spacious and well-refined, the Flipper 900 ST, successor of the 900 DC, is an excellent example of how a good project can be carried out in the best way without skimping on quality and substance. Getting started We had already tested the 900 DC, distinguished by remarkable sports performance and extraordinary building quality, […]
Halma Rib HR30: the stylish and sophisticated RIB set to revolutionize the market
It’s hard not to fall in love at first sight with the new Halma Rib HR30. With its gray livery, white cushions, and exposed teak, it makes an undeniably striking impression. Two years of meticulous design work have culminated in this inflatable boat, the first of a range that already includes two more models under […]
On Test. FOUR WINNS TH36, the catamaran that didn’t exist before
FOUR WINNS TH36: the great innovation. That catamarans are increasingly becoming popular with boat owners is self-evident. Many shipyards,in fact, have begun to offer increasingly comfortable boats with setups that are very different from what we were used to seeing in the multihull world. Four Winns reinvents a catamaran in just 36 feet of length […]
Ranieri International Next 330 LX Sea Trial
Next 330 LX, here is the test of a top-level Made in Italy sundeck. Today’s test confirms all the expectations. Comfort on board, space like that of a real yacht but with dimensions that remain at ten meters. This kind of ratio means that running and mooring costs in the marina are truly low. Thrift, […]
Magazzù Targa 45: Italian style with an American soul
On Test. Targa 45: the newly launched Magazzù Maxi Rib is the forerunner of the new Targa collection Italian style with an American soul. To give life to its latest creation, entry level of a new range, Magazzù has taken a glimpse overseas, introducing a Maxi Rib destined to conquer the US market and revolutionize […]
On test. Mercury Verado V12 600, the outboards that have changed the market
New Mercury Verado V12 600 Sea Trial The progress that Mercury outboards have made over the last four years is simply incredible. A path that started in 2018 with the presentation of the V6 and V8, passed through the introduction of the fantastic 450R, and culminated in September this year with the arrival of the […]
Scanner Envy 1200 HT, cruising on velvet with 850HP
Scanner Envy 1200 HT, sea trial with douple Yamaha 425 setup When a hull is well-made, there is not need for high-performance powertrain. This is a postulate that should always guide us when looking for a technically perfect boat, that is, one with water lines that can minimize friction and cruise smoothly in various marine […]
Contest 42CS : the bluewater Stradivarius. Complete Sea Trial
The Contest 42CS is the smallest boat of the amazing range of sailing yachts built by Contest Yachts, the historic Dutch shipyard that, for almost 60 years, has been manufacturing what are probably among the best sailing yachts in the world. To fully understand such a big statement, that we cannot refrain from justifying, we […]
Mercury V10 Verado 400 and Verado 350: comparative super test
It is hard not to be impressed by the deployment of forces that Mercury Marine put in place to enable us to thoroughly test the new Mercury V10 Verado, in its 350 and 400 HP versions. As many as 20 boats, and a considerable number of engines, were in fact at our disposal for two […]