Tag: our tests

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 had a first contact some weeks ago, but now it's the real deal: we put on test the new Italian 50-feeter. Let's discover how Pardo 50 behaved. What a pity that the weather is so bad. Really? Cantiere del Pardo knows how to build boats, and we are sure…

We had a first contact some weeks ago, but now it's the real deal: we put on test the new Italian 50-feeter. Let's discover how Pardo 50 behaved. What 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…

Powered by three Yamaha V8 XTOs , Lomac GranTurismo 14.0 marks a turning point for the Italian boatyard and a definitive leap to larger boats. 1,275 hp and 14 meters, on an inflatable boat: these two figures already state that the Lomac GranTurismo 14.0, powered by three Yamaha V8 XTO…

Powered by three Yamaha V8 XTOs , Lomac GranTurismo 14.0 marks a turning point for the Italian boatyard and a definitive leap to larger boats. 1,275 hp and 14 meters,…

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…

The Beneteau Flyer 7 SpaceDeck is the open cockpit version, as opposed to the SunDeck variant. We tested it in the fishing trim, with a 150 hp Suzuki outboard. At 6.41 meters in length, the new Beneteau Flyer 7 SpaceDeck is on the small side of the outboard daycruisers built…

The Beneteau Flyer 7 SpaceDeck is the open cockpit version, as opposed to the SunDeck variant. We tested it in the fishing trim, with a 150 hp Suzuki outboard. At…

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…

They match very well, and they look even better: BWA 22 Sport GTO and the new Evinrude K140 G2 outboard also perform at sea like they should. Right color combinations and quality finishes: nothing to say but positive about the match between the BWA 22 Sport GTO rib and the…

They match very well, and they look even better: BWA 22 Sport GTO and the new Evinrude K140 G2 outboard also perform at sea like they should. Right color combinations…

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…

It’s the flagship of the French open outboard range. Beneteau Flyer 10 is more than a day cruiser, it’s a versatile boat made also for longer navigation. The boat is moored on one side, and the first thing I notice of this Beneteau Flyer 10 is pretty smart: the access…

It’s the flagship of the French open outboard range. Beneteau Flyer 10 is more than a day cruiser, it’s a versatile boat made also for longer navigation. The boat 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…

What's more traditional than a 17-meter flybridge yacht? And...how can you make it more innovative? Here's how Cranchi E56 F Evoluzione achieved it. In the wake of tradition, but introducing a series of evolutions that maximize the pros of a flybridge. In a sentence, this is the first sensation after…

What's more traditional than a 17-meter flybridge yacht? And...how can you make it more innovative? Here's how Cranchi E56 F Evoluzione achieved it. In the wake of tradition, but introducing…

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…

The new Marshall ribs pursue a good value for money with Suzuki outboards. We put on test the Marshall M4 with Suzuki DF150 motor. By approaching this Marshall M4, one could wonder why they dubbed it like that considering it's 6.5 meter long. Normally it's customary to “lie” by giving…

The new Marshall ribs pursue a good value for money with Suzuki outboards. We put on test the Marshall M4 with Suzuki DF150 motor. By approaching this Marshall M4, one…