Category: Test

Italian rib Oromarine S13 Coupé is the evolution of a successful model. There's a new, larger cabin for long cruises, and a lot of speed on the tap. The Coupé version comes from the need of more space in the cabin. On the previous S13 model it was rather small,…

Italian rib Oromarine S13 Coupé is the evolution of a successful model. There's a new, larger cabin for long cruises, and a lot of speed on the tap. The Coupé…

Gulf Craft is a consolidated group in the United Arab Emirates, with big facilities and four brands. This Oryx 379 is 11 meter long and we had her for a sea trial. As a matter of fact, she didn't disappoint at all. Do we like her? Yes, indeed The first…

Gulf Craft is a consolidated group in the United Arab Emirates, with big facilities and four brands. This Oryx 379 is 11 meter long and we had her for a…

We tested the brand new Pardo 38, and it didn't fall short of expectations: a smart design matches fast cruising capabilities with the customary style from the yard. According to the builder, the new Pardo 38 has been designed with a double aim: to market a rather affordable boat (the…

We tested the brand new Pardo 38, and it didn't fall short of expectations: a smart design matches fast cruising capabilities with the customary style from the yard. According to…

Out of the many ways to decline a seven-meter RIB, Marlin 24X decided to go for a traditional layout but many refined details. The unit we're going to test is a special version in terms of colors and features. It also mounts a Yamaha F200 GETX outboard motor which seems…

Out of the many ways to decline a seven-meter RIB, Marlin 24X decided to go for a traditional layout but many refined details. The unit we're going to test is…

The brand new Ranieri International Cayman One Luxury Tender debuts in a cool segment, as the long name explains. In the end, we all got to know that tenders are becoming more and more fashion. The first thing that comes to mind looking at Ranieri International Cayman One Luxury Tender…

The brand new Ranieri International Cayman One Luxury Tender debuts in a cool segment, as the long name explains. In the end, we all got to know that tenders are…

Sixty knots on an 11mt rib, pushed by two 425 hp Yamaha outboards. Still, Joker Boat Clubman 35 can be a quiet craft for pleasant cruises enjoying its space. Of all the inflatable boats currently on the market, the cabin cruisers are certainly the most popular ones (at least in…

Sixty knots on an 11mt rib, pushed by two 425 hp Yamaha outboards. Still, Joker Boat Clubman 35 can be a quiet craft for pleasant cruises enjoying its space. Of…

Versatiliy is the main asset of Parker 660 Open: many solutions and options, and an important role played by the new Evinrude G2 outboard. You think open boat, and what comes to your mind is a rather simple craft, with clear deck and few accessories. Well, with Parker 660 Open…

Versatiliy is the main asset of Parker 660 Open: many solutions and options, and an important role played by the new Evinrude G2 outboard. You think open boat, and what…

A Riva is not "just" a boat: it is also a status, which goes beyond the possession, because the name is enough to reach deeper emotional chords than just the pleasure of cruiing. Which anyway Dolceriva doesn't miss. There's plenty of prestigious brands in the nautical world, but nobody can…

A Riva is not "just" a boat: it is also a status, which goes beyond the possession, because the name is enough to reach deeper emotional chords than just the…

Chopped water, strong winds: not enough to impress us from aboard the new Frauscher 1414 Demon Air. We touched 38 knots, easily in very difficult conditions. Michael Frauscher and his brother Stefan are the third generation owning the Austrian boatyard. But the family tradition will go on as the fourth…

Chopped water, strong winds: not enough to impress us from aboard the new Frauscher 1414 Demon Air. We touched 38 knots, easily in very difficult conditions. Michael Frauscher and his…

I went to Naples for a test, and I found sun, calm sea and 25° Celsius. Looking for the bright side, it’s been the best way to appreciate the livability of Rio Sport Coupé 56. The opening hard top and the retractable door can indeed convert this coupe almost into…

I went to Naples for a test, and I found sun, calm sea and 25° Celsius. Looking for the bright side, it’s been the best way to appreciate the livability…

We are finally testing the brand new Azimut Atlantis 51, which promises to be the forefather of a new course for the sub-brand of the Italian shipyard. The path is the right one. Raise your hand if you have read one too many times the sentence “the spaces are those…

We are finally testing the brand new Azimut Atlantis 51, which promises to be the forefather of a new course for the sub-brand of the Italian shipyard. The path is…

The Adrenalina series has been designed for lovers of speed and racing. Lomac Adrenalina 8.5 is the intermediate version, and with those two Evinrude G2… An undoubtedly large range to offer (eight line-ups, 60 models), Lomac has created a series for those who want to go fast on the water…

The Adrenalina series has been designed for lovers of speed and racing. Lomac Adrenalina 8.5 is the intermediate version, and with those two Evinrude G2… An undoubtedly large range to…

Almost 54 knots, with fancy solutions: our test of Zar Formenti 95SL explains the meaning of those two letters. Yes, they stand for Sport and Luxury. The lake is calm, which is a bad start for our test. Will we be able to verify how good this Zar Formenti 95SL…

Almost 54 knots, with fancy solutions: our test of Zar Formenti 95SL explains the meaning of those two letters. Yes, they stand for Sport and Luxury. The lake is calm,…

Parker Monaco is a well-built cruiser, with large outdoor and indoor spaces. The surprise is astern: two mighty Mercury outboards. Outboard motors are widening their range of use, this is a fact. So far though, when it was the case for big boats, they were limited to sporty models. This…

Parker Monaco is a well-built cruiser, with large outdoor and indoor spaces. The surprise is astern: two mighty Mercury outboards. Outboard motors are widening their range of use, this is…

It has American blood but European taste: Four Winns Vista 255 combines the good of both boating philosophies. We tested it. American boats have always featured a renown quality of construction and accuracy of the finishes, frequently as a result of “serial” production that in addition allows to have competitive…

It has American blood but European taste: Four Winns Vista 255 combines the good of both boating philosophies. We tested it. American boats have always featured a renown quality of…

“Hi-tech sportfly” is the definition of Riva 66 Ribelle, although what stands out after our test is not the performance but the overall comfort. The main curiosity in testing the Riva 66 Ribelle comes from the fact that it's supposed to be a sporty boat, but with a large displacement…

“Hi-tech sportfly” is the definition of Riva 66 Ribelle, although what stands out after our test is not the performance but the overall comfort. The main curiosity in testing the…

A well-built and fair-sized rib, with a performing and hi-tech motor. What else? Here's Capelli Tempest 700 and Yamaha F175C. Even in the fast day-cruising space and practicality are important, and so is a fuel-efficient and generous engine. In other words, let's sea trial the Capelli Tempest 700 and the…

A well-built and fair-sized rib, with a performing and hi-tech motor. What else? Here's Capelli Tempest 700 and Yamaha F175C. Even in the fast day-cruising space and practicality are important,…

Since it became part of Jeanneau Group, the American Company has further developed its offer. This Glastron GT 229 is a very good example. The ability of American boatyards (well, not all of them) to carefully design each and every detail of their models, and not just on the largest…

Since it became part of Jeanneau Group, the American Company has further developed its offer. This Glastron GT 229 is a very good example. The ability of American boatyards (well,…

Freedom is the first sensation onboard Rio Spider 40. Large spaces and smart solutions are the keys which Rio Yachts and the designer Marino Alfani have introduced, to make of this “small” cruiser a bigger yacht. Freedom even in navigation, if we think that on the long wave waves I…

Freedom is the first sensation onboard Rio Spider 40. Large spaces and smart solutions are the keys which Rio Yachts and the designer Marino Alfani have introduced, to make of…

Evo WA, with those two letters standing for walkaround, has probably the ideal layout for such a boat. IT features even more space outside than the Evo 43. There is no doubt about the uniqueness of Evo. If anything, the presentation of Evo WA could have been a bit too…

Evo WA, with those two letters standing for walkaround, has probably the ideal layout for such a boat. IT features even more space outside than the Evo 43. There is…