Categoria: Test
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New in 2018: Azimut Atlantis 51 is even better in navigation
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 of much larger boats”. So…
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Lomac Adrenalina 8.5 and Evinrude G2: if you love strong emotions
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 taking full advantage of the…
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Zar Formenti 95SL: the right balance between sport and luxury
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 really is? Well, here’s the…
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Parker Monaco, the last frontier of outboard motors
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 an exception.…
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Four Winns Vista 255: the test of a Mediterranean Yankee
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 prices despite transportation costs. Now…
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Riva 66 Ribelle on test: (not so) sporty, classy, comfy
“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 and a traditional shaft propulsion.…
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Capelli Tempest 700 e Yamaha F175C: the perfect match
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 Yamaha F175C. Capelli Tempest 700…
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Glastron GT 229: Yankee style, Swedish heart and French passport
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 units, is always surprising to…
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Spider 40, intrepid reliability. The test of the new open from Rio Yachts
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 found during the test the…
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We tested Evo WA, the transformer
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 much, as the first version…