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ZERO-EMISSIONS SUPERCAT

A 90ft superyacht that uses no fossil fuel at all sounds too good to be true but that’s exactly what Alva Yachts Ocean has already started building

NEW HOUSE, NEW BOAT

Gilbert Park trades in his much-loved Nimbus for a boat he can park next to his house

THE WORLD'S COOLEST BOATS - FAIRLINE TARGA 33

COOL RATING THE ORIGINAL TARGA OOZES '80s COOL

BUSTED FLUSH

Can Phil Sampson sort his toilet troubles or will they finally drive him potty?

BOAT CUISINE

It’s all change for diners in Chichester Marina and, as Phil Sampson discovers, it promises to be very much a change for the better

AQUAHOLIC

Nick Burnham: Boating 2023 is officially go!

How to get some 'me time' at sea

The GGR has been a riveting slow burner of a race

TECHNICAL WINDOWS & HATCHES

A leaky hatch or window can make life down below miserable. Duncan Kent explains how to ditch those drippy blues forever

FIRST TEST NEEL 43

If you're torn between the performance of a trimaran and the accommodation of a cruising cat, the Neel 43 might offer a solution, says David Harding

Call to fit carbon monoxide detectors after tragedy

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is calling on boat owners to fit carbon monoxide detectors after two men tragically lost their lives in January 2022 aboard sports cruiser Emma Louise, while tied up at Port Hamble Marina.

ADVENTURE SAILING EAST BEYOND THE BERLIN WALL

The coast of former East Germany offers Karen Eriksen and family tranquility and history in equal measure

KIRSTEN NEUSCHÄFER WINS

the Golden Globe crown and makes history

SWALLOW YACHTS 32

Small boat specialist Swallow Yachts is venturing above 30ft for a sailing boat for the first time with the new Swallow 32, and it’s also returning to its roots with woodepoxy construction.

BENTE 28

Once you’ve seen one, Bente yachts are unmistakable. We revisited the brand’s first boat, the Bente 24, a couple of issues ago, which has been around for 10 years or so.

'CAUGHT WITH NO ENGINE & NOWHERE TO GO'

When Tina McLachlan was caught by a 60-knot squall in the middle of the night and the anchors dragged, a grounding was just minutes away

POINTER 30

The fact that the accommodation of the Pointer is designed around a Nespresso machine, enshrined in glory, tells you a lot about this boat.

CRUISING HONEYMOON THROUGH THE CRINAN CANAL

Newlyweds Stuart and Emma start their happily ever after' by piloting Evolene up the west coast of Scotland

The Tongan Way

One cruising couple discover the simple, unspoilt and breathtaking islands of Tonga en route to New Zealand

Whatever floats your boat...

An improbable pioneer of personal water craft

Antifouling without biocide

Opting for an eco-friendly approach, Ali Wood tries silicone antifoul on the PBO Project Boat-and is impressed with the results

Discontinued gas bottle alternatives

With Calor discontinuing some of its gas cylinders, Barry Pickthall looks at the options available for boat owners with older vessels

How to choose an electric outboard

Marine electrician Jamie Marley explains what you should look out for when choosing an electric outboard for your type of cruising

Working boat conversions

The basic shape of a traditional lifeboat is a long shallow keel, double ended and beamyideal for conversion into a cruising boat

Summer has come

After the quietness of the winter waters, it's a shock to have to share again

Don't try this at home

Nothing ventured, nothing gained... Aieeee!

How keel design affects performance

Peter Poland looks at the history of keel design and how the different types affect performance

Around the world in a 19ft boat

Adam Waugh is building a Class Globe 5.80 to race across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, Katy Stickland reports

Cruising the Northern Sporades

Popular with charter yachts in summer, Genevieve Leaper explores these Greek islands at the quieter end of the season

ITALIA YACHTS 43 VELOCE

LOA 46ft 0in (14.00m) BEAM 13ft 8in (4.15m) ENGINES IB 440-480hp IPS / OB 3 x 300hp TOP SPEED pending PRICE pending CONTACT www.italiayachtsinternational.com

PRESTIGE M8

LOA 65ft 0in (19.82m) BEAM 29ft Oin (8.85m) ENGINES 2 x Volvo Penta D8-600s TOP SPEED 20 knots PRICE POA CONTACT www.prestige-yachts.com