Tag: our tests
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BWA 22 Sport GTO and Evinrude K140 G2: what a classy duo
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 new Evinrude E-Tec G2. About…
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Our test of Dolceriva, cruising in class with a touch of performance
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 deny that Riva is perceived…
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It’s a pleasure to cruise at any pace. Here’s Frauscher 1414 Demon Air in our test
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 generation is already there, with…
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Our sea trial of Rio Sport Coupé 56: relax in light
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 a pure open, and even…
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Beneteau Flyer 10 on test: the day cruiser goes “extra large”
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 is granted on both sides,…
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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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Cranchi E 56 F Evoluzione: somewhere between tradition and innovation
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 boarding the Cranchi E56 F…
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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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Marshall M4 with Suzuki DF150AP: our test of an essential yet complete rib
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 boats names that suggest a…