Premier Marinas is set to submit planning applications for a £75 million redevelopment of Noss on Dart Marina. One of the UK’s oldest shipyards and marina, the 37 acre site has a history that dates back to the 19th Century when Simpson Stickland and Company Ltd first established a shipyard. Boat building ceased in 1999…
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The latest issue of Motor Boat & Yachting is out now!
In the June issue of Motor Boat & Yachting, we review the Fairline Squadron 53, Bavaria R40 Coupe and XO DFNDR plus John Boyle takes his V39 to Norway In this issue we review the Fairline Squadron 53, Bavaria R40 Coupe and XO DFNDR The big news in this issue of Motor Boat & Yachting…
Jersey Boat Show is go!
It’s the tenth anniversary for the Jersey Boat Show, which takes place in St Helier this weekend The 2017 Jersey Boat Show takes place this weekend Spanning the weekend of 29th and 30th April plus the following Monday, Jersey Boat Show is returning for its tenth anniversary. Based at St Helier Marina, the show promises…
Sealine C430 to appear at Southampton
The Sealine C430 will launch at Cannes but will make it to the UK for an appearance at the Southampton Boat Show in September The Sealine C430 boasts three IPS engine options and a top speed of 33 knots Slotting in neatly between the S/C330 and flagship C530, the new Sealine C430 will be launched…
Sealine F430 to appear at Southampton
The Sealine F430 will launch at Cannes but will make it to the UK for an appearance at the Southampton Boat Show in September The Sealine C430 boasts three IPS engine options and a top speed of 33 knots Slotting in neatly between the S/C330 and flagship C530, the new Sealine C430 will be launched…
Free London On Water show tickets for MBY subscribers
MBY subscription holders can access all areas of the London On Water show on 8-11 June free of charge The show returns to St Katharine Dock in June London On Water is offering free entry to all subscribers of Motor Boat & Yachting. Based at St. Katharine Docks, close to Tower Bridge in London, the…
Carlo Riva passes away at the age of 95
Legendary yachting entrepreneur Carlo Riva, passed away at the age of 95, the Ferretti Group have announced. Riva was born in Sarnico in 1922 where he still resided before his death, and at a young age he joined the Riva family business, which was founded by his great-grandfather Pietro in 1842. In 1954 he opened…
Safety day and flare amnesty to be held at Cobb’s Quay Marina
Cobb’s Quay Marina in Poole will host a safety day and flare amnesty on Easter Sunday The flare amnesty is being held at Cobbs Quay Marina on Easter Sunday Dorset Police, MDL Marinas and Ramora UK are joining forces to hold a Sea Safety Day and flare amnesty on Easter Sunday. Held on 15 April…
Glastron returns to the UK
Glastron makes a return to these shores with three new dealers throughout the United Kingdom The Glastron GS259 is the largest boat in the Glastron range Following a 12 year absence, Glastron is back in the UK. Now part of the Bénéteau Group, Glastron builds a range of bow rider sports boats from 18ft to…
The latest issue of MBY is out now!
In the May 2017 issue of MBY we have reviews of the Greenline 36 Hybrid and Sea Ray L550 plus Custom Yachting returns with a test of the Glider SS18 Motor Boat & Yachting May 2017 is out now In the May 2017 issue of MBY our Custom Yachting supplement returns with an exclusive test…
Sunseeker back in the black
Poole-based Sunseeker experienced a financial turnaround in 2016 The Manhattan 52 is the fastest selling boat in Sunseeker’s history The audited accounts of Sunseeker International Holdings Limited reveal a profit of £6 million (EBITDA) for year ending 31 December 2016, a sea change from the £7m loss of the previous year using a similar calculation….
40 Open Sunreef Power to launch ‘within a couple of months’
The 40 Open Sunreef Power is a 60-knot, outboard-powered foiling power catamaran that is due to hit the water this summer Polish catamaran builder Sunreef Yachts has announced the build of a brand new concept in dayboating. Built from advanced composites and called the 40 Open Sunreef Power, the most radical part of this new…
Fairline Yachts opens new factory
Fairline Yachts has opened a new moulding facility in Oundle The new 17,000 square foot facility has been opened at Oundle Marina Barely into its second year of trading, Fairline Yachts has announced an expansion of its facilities. Following successful boat shows in London, Dusseldorf and the USA, a brand new 17,000 square foot production…
London On-Water Show returns
The London On-Water Show returns for 2017. Based at the recently refurbished St Katharine Docks, positioned next to Tower Bridge and central London’s only marina, the exhibition runs from Thursday 8th June through to Sunday 10th. Open from 11am to 8pm (6pm on the last day), the show that began as the London Yacht, Jet…
Marco Marine becomes UK Rhea Marine dealership
Marco Marine to import French trawler yachts produced by Rhea Marine Marco Marine is the new UK agent for Rhea Marine Rhea Marine are back in the UK. Hamble based Marco Marine, distributors of fast all weather Sargo[1] boats, will be importing the high quality range of Rhea boats. Split into three categories, Rhea offer…
Sunseeker pre-season boat show opens on Friday 10 March in Poole
See the Sunseeker range at the yard’s exclusive pre-season boat show in Poole which runs from Friday 10 March until Sunday 12 March Readers of Motor Boat & Yachting and www.mby.com[1] are invited to attend Sunseeker’s pre-season boat show. The exclusive invitation only event runs for three days from Friday 10 March until Sunday 12…
Bugatti boat takes shape
It’s another case of a car company releasing a boat concept as Bugatti teams up with Palmer Jonhson to create the Niniette 66 Bugatti might be late crashing the car company builds boat party, but they’re making up for it with ambition and style. Bugatti has teamed up with Palmer Johnson to create this concept,…
Win Southampton Boat Show tickets with MS Amlin
Help the search to find the best boat names and win tickets to the 2017 Southampton Boat Show Upload your best boat name and you could win tickets to the Southampton Boat Show Boat owners are being asked to help in the hunt to find the best boat names and, in doing so, can win…
MBY April 2017 is out now!
In the April 2017 issue we test the Storm X-65 and Jetten Beach 45 plus there is a round-up of the Düsseldorf Boat Show Motor Boat & Yachting April 2017 In the April 2017 issue of the magazine we are looking at the future of fast, efficient hull design. Both of our featured tests, the…
Deacons Boatyard acquired by Dean & Reddyhoff
Dean & Reddyhoff, owner of sites in Portsmouth and Weymouth, has purchased the Hamble based Deacons Boatyard Deacons Boatyard on the Hamble South Coast marina operator Dean & Reddyhoff has purchased Hamble based marina, Deacons Boatyard. Situated in Bursledon at the top of the River Hamble, the marina houses 130 berths. The purchase also includes…