Tag: test
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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…
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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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Invictus 280TT: definitely, Tender To…
Enhancing prestige and functionality is the mission of Invictus 280TT. Mission accomplished indeed, thanks to the original layout and the proven hull. 280 is a lucky number for Invictus and their designer Christian Grande: on this size many new line-ups have been debuted by the Aschenez boatyard. The TT letters name the tender version, which…