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Norfolk boatyard under threat
Porter and Haylett announces plans to revise its boatbuilding operations
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 28 August 2008
Lifeboats hit by rising fuel costs
RNLI orders a 20-knot speed limit on non-emergency callouts and training exercises to save fuel
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 August 2008
Day 707: Next stop New Zealand
The crew of Egret is closing in on Niuatoputapu Island in the Kingdom of Tonga
Motor Boats Monthly, 27 August 2008
MBM's Insider's Guide to SIBS 2008
With SIBS round the corner, take a look at our insider's tips on some of the best places to eat, drink and sleep
Motor Boats Monthly, 21 August 2008
Boat test pictures - Beneteau 52 and Doral 26 Venezia
All the images from MBM's September issue boat tests
Motor Boats Monthly, 20 August 2008
Day 697: Next stop New Zealand
Despite some dodgy charting Scott and Mary reach Pago Pago where they bid farewell to their accompanying crewmembers
Motor Boats Monthly, 19 August 2008
Thames rally set to be biggest ever
ATYC expects 115 boats and more than 250 people for the Bank Holiday event
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 18 August 2008
Giant Channel ferries ordered
Two new ferries ordered today by P&O will be the largest ships ever built for the Dover-Calais service
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 8 August 2008
Huge wind farm approved
Plans for the UK's fourth largest offshore wind farm have been approved by the Government.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 8 August 2008
Spooky sighting at waterways museum
Ghost captured on film by young museum visitor
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 August 2008
Day 684: Egret ready to leave paradise
Egret prepares to leave Suworrow for Pago Pago in American Samoa
Motor Boats Monthly, 6 August 2008
Big discounts for Halyard products at SIBS
With a month to go to the show, companies are starting to release great product offers
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 August 2008
SAR fears played down
Fears that cutting the number of RAF Search And Rescue (SAR) helicopter crews will affect maritime safety are being played down by the Ministry of Defence.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 5 August 2008
Maidenhead could be opened to boats once more
Flotilla of 21 canoes travels waterway to prove right of navigation
Motor Boats Monthly, 4 August 2008
Fire warning to boat owners
A fire officer is warning boat owners not to rely on fire services to deal with a blaze but should take their own precautions.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 4 August 2008
Aircraft close Thames
The Thames will be closed to all river traffic for a total of nearly six hours this weekend to allow the London Red Bull Air Race to take place
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 1 August 2008
Three die in fishing boat fire
Fire crews subjected to "intense fire and heat" in blaze that broke out early this morning
Motor Boats Monthly, 1 August 2008
Poole Harbour ferry shuts as bus overturns
The Sandbanks chain ferry has been forced to close after an open-top double decker bus overturned injuring twenty-five people
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 31 July 2008
Bluebird unveiled
Bluebird K7, the jet-powered boat in which Donald Campbell lost his life, has been put back together.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 31 July 2008
Last chance to book for the ATYC rally
The Association of Thames Yacht Clubs (ATYC) is hosting its 55th annual rally on the August Bank Holiday
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 31 July 2008
Day 674: Next stop New Zealand
After a bit of a fish drought the crew of Egret now has more seafood than it knows what to do with
Motor Boats Monthly, 29 July 2008
Regulations may limit Wight lifeboat
New safety regulations may force an Isle of Wight lifeboat station to limit its rescues to inshore waters.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 29 July 2008
Incredible journey almost over for MBM reader
Paul Churchley, 48, is expected back in Plymouth this afternoon after travelling solo round Britain in his Merry Fisher 625
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 July 2008
Day 672: Next stop New Zealand
The crew of Egret is sea-borne and it looks like their angling luck is finally on the up
Motor Boats Monthly, 25 July 2008
GOBA gears up for big birthday bash
The Great Ouse Boating Association turns 50 this year, and next week its members are celebrating
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 July 2008
Insurance discounts for electric boats
Discounted premiums are for the first time being launched by a major insurer for boats powered by electric motors.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 23 July 2008
Day 668: Next stop New Zealand
The crew of Egret have been enjoying themselves on Bora Bora, so much so that a damaged dink has caught them unawares
Motor Boats Monthly, 23 July 2008
North Wales Boat Show kicks off this weekend
The first ever North Wales Boat Show will be held at the Vaynol Estate in Bangor from Friday until Sunday
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 23 July 2008
Malta marinas to be privatised
Malta's last three Government-controlled marinas are to be privatised
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 July 2008
Royal visit for Royal Southern
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is to officially open the Royal Southern Yacht Club's rebuilt pier and restored period cottages
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 July 2008
Amphibious boat nears production
Gibbs Technologies has teamed up with Saleen Inc to manufacture the first major amphibious civilian vehicle since 1961
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 18 July 2008
Coastguards stage 48-hour strike tonight
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency will go on strike at 7pm this evening until Sunday
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 18 July 2008
Old masters for futuristic motoryacht
Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko's futuristic motor yacht has made its maiden voyage - to collect three works of art.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 July 2008
Plans afoot for Bridlington Marina
A 320-berth marina is planned for Bridlington in East Yorkshire
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 16 July 2008
Day 662: Next stop New Zealand
It's a full house on Egret but not everyone is reacting well to sea conditions
Motor Boats Monthly, 16 July 2008
Sunborn Yacht Hotel to leave Docklands
London Docklands is set to lose one of its most familiar floating landmarks.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 14 July 2008
Day 661: Crew change for Egret
It will take more than the efforts of one grumpy boater to put a dampener on the crew of Egret's spirits as they await the arrival of their friends
Motor Boats Monthly, 14 July 2008
Huge maritime cranes to be moved
Two of Britain's largest maritime objects are being removed
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 July 2008
Solo adventurer reaches east coast of Scotland
MBM reader Paul Churchley arrives in Inverness after transiting the Caledonian Canal
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 10 July 2008
Boat fuel thefts on the rise
Rising oil prices are being blamed for an increasing number of fuel thefts from boats.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 July 2008
MBM discount to British International Motor Show
Sunseeker, Glastron UK, Cranchi and Ribeye will all be part of the Marine Experience at this year's British International Motor Show
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 9 July 2008
Huge statue for ancient harbour
Plans have been put forward for a huge statue to be built at the entrance to one of Europe's oldest and best known harbours
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 8 July 2008
Henley lock house campaign a success
Save Our Service (SOS) campaigners were out in force at the Henley Regatta at the weekend
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 8 July 2008
British Marine Federation appoints new helmsmen
MDL's Jon Eads takes over presidency of BMF, and Henri Lloyd man takes chairmanship of NBS
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 8 July 2008
Body of missing dinghy man recovered
A body discovered off the Norfolk coast has been confirmed as that of a man who disappeared when his dinghy drifted out to sea last month
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 8 July 2008
British Waterways report widely welcomed
British Waterways and the Inland Waterways Association support EFRA's findings
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 7 July 2008
Cowes lifeboat taken over by RNLI
Lifeboat coverage in Cowes this weekend will, for the first time, be provided by the RNLI.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 4 July 2008
MBM reader a third of the way round Britain
Paul Churchley has today crossed to Scotland from Northern Ireland
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 4 July 2008
First Spirit of the Sea Festival starts tomorrow
Host of activities in Portland and Weymouth planned for nine-day event
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 4 July 2008
When I'm 64: motorboat saved by donation
A 64-year-old motor boat is set to return to operation thanks to a donation by a newspaper group.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 July 2008
Lend support to lock-keepers
Save Our Service (SOS) will be at the Henley Royal Regatta on Saturday to drum up support for lock-keepers
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 3 July 2008
Day 649: Next stop New Zealand
Not all cruisers you encounter on your travels are from the same ilk, as the crew of Egret discover to their dismay
Motor Boats Monthly, 3 July 2008
Britain to demolish French aircraft carrier
A 32,000-ton French aircraft carrier is to be towed to Britain later this summer to be cut up for scrap.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 1 July 2008
Gee takes overall honours in Historic Class of RBR
It was a hard fought contest, but Gee, the oldest boat in the RBR, ended the race with a 2 hour lead on rivals
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 1 July 2008
Gee comes to the rescue on bumpy leg of RBR
Driver John Guille dives beneath rival team to cut rope from props
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 27 June 2008
Female landmark for Portsmouth
For the first time in over 800 years women will control shipping in Portsmouth Harbour
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 26 June 2008
North Sea to lead wind revolution
North Sea will become "the equivalent for wind power to what the Gulf of Arabia is for the oil industry"
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 26 June 2008
Brunswick cuts jobs, closes plants after downturn
Parent company of Sealine cuts 1000 jobs and closes factories after unit motorboat sales in US reach lowest point in 40 years
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 26 June 2008
Day 643: Next stop New Zealand
Life in paradise comes at a price for the crew of Egret
Motor Boats Monthly, 26 June 2008
Read Gee's account of the Caledonian Canal
A long day but worth it as Gee encounters some stunning scenery
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 26 June 2008
Alternative power boat race underway
Speed limits have been temporarily lifted on some Dutch waterways to allow an unusual boat race to take place.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 June 2008
Gee contests thrilling leg in Round Britain
Team 747 took the leg for the Historic Class, with Gee just seconds behind
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 June 2008
EA holds fire on lock houses
Following reports last week, the EA has halted any decisions on the sale or rental of lock houses for at least six months
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 24 June 2008
Gee reports from Day 3 of Round Britain Race
The oldest boat in the race comes to the rescue of a fellow competitor in the Irish Sea
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 23 June 2008
Whistling ban fails at Scottish boat festival
Portsoy still pulled in almost 20,000 punters over the weekend, despite torrential rain on Sunday
Marc Hindley / Moray Firth Press Agency, 23 June 2008
Second leg of RBR scrapped...
...but as the crew of Gee tells us, they've finally managed to get some rest
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 June 2008
Boat sinks on first day of Round Britain Race
Entrant sinks in Lyme Bay; more than 10 other retirees, but Gee, the oldest boat in the race, comes first in its class
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 21 June 2008
Victory's new Nelson memorial
A new memorial to Admiral Lord Nelson was consecrated this afternoon aboard HMS Victory
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 21 June 2008
Son vows to beat dad's Round Britain record
Buoyed by a celebrity crew including TV presenters Nick knowles and James May, Top Gear camerman Iain May has high hopes for team Garmin
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 20 June 2008
Hundreds of boats expected to watch powerboat start
Hundreds of boats are expected to throng the Solent on Saturday to watch the start of the first round-Britain powerboat race for 24 years.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 19 June 2008
Missing 'go-fast' boat crew not found
Lone survivor says he and crew "were out fishing" after being found clinging to hull of boat on Sunday
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 18 June 2008
Boats to be kept away from Parade of Sail
Motor boats and yachts are to be banned from joining next month's Tall Ships' Parade of Sail on the River Mersey.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 June 2008
Credit crunch hits US boatbuilder
Brunswick says it will suspend production across most of its US boatbuilding facilities in July
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 17 June 2008
Sunseeker secures latest Bond film
The Superhawk 43 will star alongside Daniel Craig in the forthcoming James Bond film Quantum of Solace
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 16 June 2008
Day 631: Next stop New Zealand
It's one thing after another as the crew of Egret reach Papeete
Motor Boats Monthly, 16 June 2008
SOS a hundred years on
As SOS celebrates its Centenary can it survive as a viable distress signal?
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 13 June 2008
HMS Illustrious stars at Meet Your Navy
The aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious heads a list of more than a dozen warships which will be open to visitors at Meet Your Navy.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 June 2008
Foxton Waterways Festival this weekend
Join in the festivities to celebrate the completion of the three-year Heritage Lottery funded project to impove the area around Foxton Locks
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 11 June 2008
World War II bomb unearthed at Prescott Lock
Work has resumed at Prescott Lock after an undetonated World War II bomb was discovered at the site last week
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 11 June 2008
Day 625: Next stop New Zealand
Life at sea has its ups and downs, as the crew of Egret discover
Motor Boats Monthly, 11 June 2008
Capsizing boat for Thames exhibition
A capsizing boat that won't stop sailing is to be installed in the Thames.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 10 June 2008
Jeanneau takes on 50ft flybridge market
New Jeanneau flagship will do the rounds at the autumn boat shows
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 10 June 2008
Great weather welcomes MBM's second cruise event
Sunny skies and benign conditions have been the features so far of MBM's Channel Islands & Brittany Cruise
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 10 June 2008
Royal Yacht propellers stolen
Thieves have stolen two propellers from the Royal Yacht Britannia
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 June 2008
Day 621: Next stop New Zealand
The crew of Egret find a secluded anchorage for a spot of exploration
Motor Boats Monthly, 6 June 2008
Scottish whistling ban
Whistling has been banned in a Scottish town in an attempt to ensure good weather for its boating festival
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 June 2008
Changes planned for 40th Southampton Boat Show
Organisers make a few changes to this year's installment of the PSP Southampton Boat Show
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 5 June 2008
Nuclear subs to visit Portsmouth
Instructions for mariners ahead of visit by submarines
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 5 June 2008
Flash flooding claims boy's life
The unsettled weather took a tragic twist on Tuesday evening after a 17-year-old boy died when he became trapped by flood water
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 5 June 2008
New Royal yacht delivered
A new royal yacht has been delivered to the Jordanian royal family.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 4 June 2008
Milford Haven golden jubilee
Sea Fair 2008, which will run from 18 - 25 June, will be the centrepiece of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Milford Haven Port Authority.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 June 2008
Day 619: Next stop New Zealand
Scott and Mary's new friend, Antoine, bestows on them the virtues of music technology
Motor Boats Monthly, 3 June 2008
Princess Yachts bought by investment group
Leading British boatbuilder to be bought out by investment group, subject to antitrust approvals
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 June 2008
Motorboat weekender a roaring success
The RSrnYC's annual Motorboat Weekend is blessed with great wether and an excellent turn out.
Motor Boats Monthly, 2 June 2008
Govt thinks British Waterways runs the Thames!
In response to campaigners' letters about lock houses, Defra writes that British Waterways runs the Thames
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 2 June 2008
U-Boat to be moved
Trinity House is to move the wreck of a World War I German U-Boat because it poses a danger to shipping.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 30 May 2008
Boat destroyed by aircraft
A boat parked in its owner's driveway was destroyed when a light aircraft crashed on top of it
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 29 May 2008
Just the four IPS drives, sir?
World's first quad-IPS powered motorboat arrives in Southampton
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 29 May 2008
Day 612: Next stop New Zealand
The crew of Egret have been seduced by Mangareva's charms but Frank wishes his sweetie was here to share it all
Motor Boats Monthly, 28 May 2008
Narrow escape for preserved torpedo boat
A preserved 71-year-old motor torpedo boat, once the fastest vessel in the Royal Navy, had a narrow escape at the weekend
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 27 May 2008
British boater tells of dramatic escape from French harbour
Mark Leach was trapped for two days in St Vaast before attempting a dramatic escape
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 27 May 2008
MBM reader sets off around Britain
Paul Churchley heads for Newlyn in first leg of trip around Britain
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 27 May 2008
British boaters stuck in French ports
French fishermen blockade ports in protest over rising diesel costs and fishing quotas
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 27 May 2008
Backlash against EA lock house sell-off builds
Petition, Early Day Motion and campaign website all launched to pressure EA into reversing its decision
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 23 May 2008
Timber fires on Sussex shores
Fires will blaze on a Sussex beach this month as the last of the timber washed ashore from a cargo ship is burnt.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 21 May 2008
Solo circumnavigation of Britain just days away
MBM reader Paul Churchley making final preparations before setting off on epic trip over the weekend
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 21 May 2008
Premier Roadshow hits Brighton this Bank Holiday
Premier will be be showcasing its new boat brands at Brighton Marina over the long weekend
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 21 May 2008
Man rescued from lonely island in Bristol Channel
Huge rescue effort discovers missing man on uninhabited island after spotting fire
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 May 2008
Day 612: Next stop New Zealand
The crew of Egret reach Mangareva Island and make a valuable friend
Motor Boats Monthly, 20 May 2008
Opal Marine goes 100% motorboats
Dealership's agreement with Legend Yachts to be dissolved at the end of May
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 May 2008
Flying boat hazard removed
Part of a sunken wartime flying boat that had become a danger to navigation has been removed
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 19 May 2008
Europe's first Maritime Day
Europe's first Maritime Day will be held on 20 May
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 19 May 2008
Day 610: Next stop New Zealand
Relying on one chart could get you into all sorts of trouble, as Mary and Scott discover
Motor Boats Monthly, 19 May 2008
Robot race across the Atlantic
Eight robot boats from six different countries are to take part in a race across the Atlantic.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 May 2008
Pirate radio ships in Weymouth Bay
Pirate radio ships have returned to British waters, but this time with full permission from the authorities.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 16 May 2008
Day 608: Next stop New Zealand
The crew of Egret are unsuccessful in their attempts to land at Pitcairn Island but they leave behind some mementos
Motor Boats Monthly, 16 May 2008
Opal Marine MD on office closure rumours
Opal MD Mark Cavendish says company "looking at possibility of closing offices"
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 May 2008
Day 607: Next stop New Zealand
The crew of Egret are in the grip of heavy seas and hastily trying to plot a safe anchorage for Pitcairn Island
Motor Boats Monthly, 15 May 2008
MTB 102 sighting at Shepperton
This war relic was spotted on the Thames by some savvy readers
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 14 May 2008
Day 603: Next Stop New Zealand
The Egret crew are passagemakers, closing in on Pitcairn Island
Motor Boats Monthly, 13 May 2008
Speedboat lands on golf course
A speedboat driver had some explaining to do after his boat took off and landed on a famous Scottish golf course
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 12 May 2008
MBM's first cruise of the year gets underway
Follow MBM's Normandy cruise with our blog
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 12 May 2008
RNLI reveals memorial design
The RNLI has chosen a design for a sculpture to pay tribute to the hundreds of volunteer crew members who have lost their lives while saving others at sea over the last 184 years.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 May 2008
Thieves swipe boats
Heartless thieves have left boat owners reeling just as they should be making the most of the sunshine
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 9 May 2008
Visit RIBEX this weekend
RIBEX, the only boat show in the world dedicated to rigid inflatable boats, kicks off in Cowes today
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 9 May 2008
Orange submarine visits Portsmouth
NR1, the US Navy's smallest and only research submarine, is due to arrive in Portsmouth on Thursday 8th May.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 May 2008
Thames Valley Rally photos
Boating season officially kicked off at the weekend with the 25th celebration of the Thames Valley Rally
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 7 May 2008
Day 598: Next stop New Zealand
The Egret crew are soaking up life on Easter Island, after learning some hard lessons about dinghys
Motor Boats Monthly, 7 May 2008
World War II motorboat re-launched
A restored World War II Army motorboat will be officially re-launched on 8 May
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 May 2008
New power for Targa 38, but what about re-sale?
MBM ponders Fairline's decision to offer more engine options for its sportscruiser baby
Motor Boats Monthly, 6 May 2008
Be a 'Virtual Spectator' of Powerboat P1
New web function allows you to follow all the P1 action through state-of-the-art graphics
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 May 2008
A host of great boating events on this weekend!
Take a look at MBM's guide to what's going on this weekend around the country
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 2 May 2008
Day 593: Next stop New Zealand
The crew of Egret reach new levels of remoteness as they approach Easter Island
Motor Boats Monthly, 1 May 2008
Ugly boats threatened with legal action
Legal action has been threatened against the owners of 'ugly boats' on the River Thames at Maidenhead
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 April 2008
Campaign to return ferry Dover to Dover
A campaign is being mounted to return the 43-year-old cross-Channel ferry Dover to its namesake harbour as a floating attraction
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 April 2008
Welsh Boat Show on this weekend
The Welsh Boat Show, to be held this weekend in Carmarthen, will be three times bigger than last year's event
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 April 2008
BMF takes hard line on boat brokers
Trade body takes hard line on boat brokers following collapse of Peters Opal
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 April 2008
Quicksilver passes milestone in record attempt
A British attempt to break the world water speed record has passed a major milestone
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 26 April 2008
New life for giant hovercraft?
Two giant hovercraft, which were withdrawn from cross-Channel service eight years ago, may be reactivated.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 April 2008
Earthrace finally ready for the off
Skipper Pete Bethune says crew has entered "race mode" ahead of Sunday's start
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 April 2008
Collisions top insurance claims
Boat are more likely to hit submerged objects than they are to be stolen.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 April 2008
See photos of MBM's new Princess 42
Blue Fin of Portsmouth has arrived! See photos on our Flickr page
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 April 2008
Napoli's hull buckled under weight
A report on the investigation into the doomed container ship MSC Napoli has been published
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 24 April 2008
Day 586: Next stop New Zealand
After some much-needed weight distribution the crew of Egret are in a reflective mood en route to Easter Island
Motor Boats Monthly, 23 April 2008
Details of EA lock house sell-off emerge
Ten lock houses to be sold and 12 to be rented to third parties in EA drive for efficiency
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 23 April 2008
Royal Navy frigate to visit Jersey Boat Show
Class 23 frigate will arrive at the island on 2 May and stay until 6 May
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 April 2008
Ancasta reaping rewards of weak pound
Sales jump as European buyers take advantage of exchange rate
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 April 2008
Sea dog rescued
An eight-month-old cocker spaniel has been rescued after spending three months adrift
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 19 April 2008
Lifeboat declared beyond repair
Katie Hannan, the Severn class lifeboat which was stranded on Rathlin Island for two weeks after grounding on 29 January, has been declared Beyond Economical Repair.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 18 April 2008
Day 580: Next stop New Zealand
The crew of Egret is finally on course for Easter Island
Motor Boats Monthly, 18 April 2008
Inquest into Whitby tragedy adjourned
An inquest into the death of three boaters has been put on hold, pending a report from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Motor Boats Monthly, 17 April 2008
Raymarine radar & chartplotter cashback offer
Trade in your old SL or RL Pathfinder displays and get up to £900 cash back
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 April 2008
Download MBM's Confessions page here
Read all about this month's nautical folly by downloading the back page of MBM
Motor Boats Monthly, 17 April 2008
Huge boat sales open week on Thames
Thames boat dealers unite to offer hundreds of new and used boats for viewing
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 16 April 2008
Falmouth speed warning
Boat owners in Falmouth are being warned to watch their speed
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 April 2008
Exclusive video of new Beneteau Monte Carlo 32!
What did we think of Beneteau's latest sportscruiser? Pick up May's MBM to find out
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 April 2008
Day 574: Next stop New Zealand
The island unveils some hidden pleasures plus some unforeseen dangers
Motor Boats Monthly, 15 April 2008
Video of MBM's huge starter RIB group test!
Grab MBM's annual Trailboat & RIB supplement to see the results of our seven-boat RIB group test
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 April 2008
Riverdance ferry beyond repair
The doomed ferry Riverdance, which ran aground in Blackpool is to be transported for recycling
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 15 April 2008
Avon to close Welsh factory; 57 jobs to go
Increasing competition from Asia blamed for decision to close Llanelli plant
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 14 April 2008
Yacht Express opens regular round-trip service
Yacht Express, the world's largest float-on float-off yacht carrier, has opened a regular round-trip service between Florida and the Mediterranean.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 April 2008
Coastguard staff in second 24-hour walkout
Up to 700 MCA staff are picketing today for the second time in as many months
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 April 2008
Red diesel price hike makes the news
BBC's 'Look North' programme features report on the 100% price hike to hit boat diesel on 1 November
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 10 April 2008
Day 573: Next stop New Zealand
Island life suits the crew of Egret but they still yearn for a few home comforts
Motor Boats Monthly, 10 April 2008
Boat owners in US sue 'Big Oil'
Boat owners in California are taking legal action against major oil companies that sell ethanol-blended fuel.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 10 April 2008
HMRC: No biodiesel tax break for boaters
Biodiesel for boats attracts the full duty of 30.35ppl, and not a reduced rate of 9.69ppl
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 April 2008
Get out and about this weekend at Lymington and Chichester
Lymington New Boat Show and Chichester Yacht Club's Open Day both take place this weekend
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 9 April 2008
Day 570: Next stop New Zealand
It will take more than fuel difficulties and lively seas to keep Mary, Scott and Frank from reaching Robinson Crusoe Island
Motor Boats Monthly, 8 April 2008
SailTime open day in Poole
SailTime is to hold an open day at Poole on Saturday 19 April
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 April 2008
Harbour bans 'Captain Calamity'
Newquay Harbour has banned a lone sailor from leaving harbour until he passes a competence test.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 4 April 2008
Try a boat with Walton Marine this weekend
'Dozens' of boats on the water at four of Walton Marine's sites
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 4 April 2008
Van Gogh ship sailing home
The cruise ship held in Madeira over a financial dispute has been released
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 4 April 2008
Day 568: Next stop New Zealand
Mary and Scott are finally underway, and after making their way through Canal de Chacao they are joined by some very wild companions
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 3 April 2008
First look at new Beneteau Monte Carlo 27
It's a spring launch for the latest and last in Beneteau's sportscruiser range
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 April 2008
Seafarers UK fundraising appeal launched
Seafarers UK has launched its biggest ever fundraising campaign
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 April 2008
Van Gogh ship detained in Madeira
Hundreds of British tourists have been stranded in Madeira as police detain cruise ship
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 3 April 2008
Free Raymarine training day in North Wales
Raymarine Road Show hits Bangor this Saturday
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 2 April 2008
Napoli salvage operation: end in sight
Work to remove the remaining section of MSC Napoli from Lyme Bay will begin in early May
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 31 March 2008
Hastings lifeboat anniversary
Hastings Lifeboat Station has announced a week-long programme of events to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 March 2008
Evening of sea tales and whisky on offer in London
Single malt whisky Talisker has teamed up with the RNLI to offer three 'Talisker Tales' evenings, the first of which is in the capital on 18 April
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 27 March 2008
Jory to become first woman in top class of P1
Southampton's Shelley Jory will race in the Evolution Class of the P1 World Championship
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 26 March 2008
Day 560: Next stop new Zealand
Mary and Scott prepare for take off and now they are counting down the hours
Motor Boats Monthly, 26 March 2008
Fish kills motorboater
Tragedy struck a boat trip in the Florida Keys when a woman died after being hit by a flying fish.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 March 2008
Lifeboat may be a write off
Damage to an RNLI lifeboat which ran aground last Friday is so severe that it may be a write off.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 March 2008
Cargo ship kite power assessed
Experts are now assessing the results of the maiden voyage of the world's first kite-assisted cargo ship
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 21 March 2008
Lymington show dates
More than 50 boats will be on show at this year's Lymington New Boat Show
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 March 2008
Video of Sportsfisher Group Test!
See footage of the Arvor 230, the Ocqueteau 735 and the Fibresport Artaban 735 in action
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 20 March 2008
Day 552: Next stop new Zealand
Mary returns from her trip ladened with gifts and she and Scott start to plan the next leg of their voyage
Motor Boats Monthly, 19 March 2008
Marina nominated for award
Deganwy Quay Marina has been nominated for a prestigious design award.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 March 2008
Futuristic motor yacht begins trials
Sea trials have been carried out of one of the most unusual motor yachts ever built.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 14 March 2008
Wave powered boat debut
Wave power alone will be used to propel a revolutionary boat on a 3,700-mile ocean voyage.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 13 March 2008
The storm rages on
The storm that battered much of the UK and France yesterday has washed a cargo ship up in the French town of Les Sables d'Olonne
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 11 March 2008
Day 546: Desert island dreams
While he waits for Mary to return Scott dreams of life at sea
Motor Boats Monthly, 11 March 2008
Sunseeker seeks recruits
Sunseeker looks set to recruit more than 250 extra workers this year
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 10 March 2008
The storm is brewing
With winds of up to 80mph and many coastal areas left vulnerable boaters are advised to stay on shore until the bad weather abates
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 10 March 2008
Red diesel duty latest: jump to 52.35ppl only
MBM has discovered that full duty on heavy oil, or red diesel, will be lowered to 52.35ppl from 56.69ppl
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 March 2008
Coastguard staff stage 24-hour walkout
Up to 700 MCA staff strike over "scandalous rates of pay"
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 March 2008
Get down to the Hamble this weekend
Sealine South Coast is hosting an open weekend on Saturday and Sunday, giving you the chance to view its whole range on the water
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 6 March 2008
Met Police leads maritime security fight
Police forces around the UK will benefit from a unique maritime risk assessment scheme pioneered by the Metropolitan Police Marine Support Unit
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 5 March 2008
Thames speeder fined over £1K
A boater has been ordered to pay £1,175 after the wash from his boat caused damage to property
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 5 March 2008
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