Boat Tests

Tiara 3900 Coronet

Power & Motoryacht's Boat Test of the Tiara 3900 Coronet. The Coronet has always been a value model for Tiara, and the latest addition to the line, the 3900, is no exception. But in some ways you may find this boat exceptional by the standards of today. Have a look here to learn why.
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Riva 63 Virtus

Power & Motoryacht's Boat Test of the Riva 63 Virtus The wind in your hair has always been a critical part of the Riva experience. Enter the Riva 63 Virtus, a big, bold, gleaming statement of an open boat in all her bronze glory. Learn more about her here.
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Maritimo M50

Power & Motoryacht's Boat Test of the Maritimo M50. Adding feet and inches to an established design is a proven way to bring customers along and update a model lineup. But Maritimo has refined the method with the introduction of the M50, which riffs on the much-loved M48, but takes the use of interior space to the next level. Check out what we’re talking about here.
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Wider 42

Power & Motoryacht's Boat Test of the Wider 42 The Wider 42 is a boat that changes the game when it comes to combining speed, deck space, and a manageable LOA. See what unfolds when Senior Editor Kevin Koenig takes her down the Florida Keys here.
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Hunt 44

Power & Motoryacht's boat test of the Hunt 44 Even if it’s just for a day, pointing the bow of a Hunt 44 toward the magical island of Monhegan Island off the Maine Coast is the best way we can think of to check out her cruising chops.
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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted August 2012

Power & Motoryacht's boat test of the Princess V72. With responsive control and plenty of horsepower, this Princess V72 gives an experienced owner the confidence to run...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted July 2012

Power & Motoryacht's boat test of the Back Cove 37. From the start the Back Cove 37 was conceived and designed as an ideal option for boaters who, for a variety of...

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By Kevin Koenig | Posted July 2012

Fairline looks to conquer the world with its Squadron 50 flying-bridge cruiser. The Fairline Squadron 50 flying-bridge cruiser is built with a British attention to detail without...

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By Kevin Koenig | Posted July 2012

Be it her range, her interior volume, or the feeling of satisfaction you’ll get while cruising her, everything about the new Sunreef 70 power catamaran is vast. Power &...

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By Jason Y. Wood | Posted July 2012

Boat test of the Sanlorenzo SL94 In a busy world overrun with e-mail, meetings, and the 24-hour news cycle, the Sanlorenzo SL94 is as quiet and tranquil as a Zen garden. (Oh, and...

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By Alan Harper | Posted June 2012

A 38-footer from Atlantis continues the rock-and-roll traditions of her predecessor, but now she’s matured and ready to welcome tamer friends and family. Power &...

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By Dean Travis Clarke | Posted June 2012

The new custom Spencer 87, Betsy, shows how far convertible design and construction have come. Custom yachts by definition are born in that ineffable realm between what’s...

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By Capt. Bill Pike Photos by Neil ... | Posted June 2012

The Marquis 630 Sport Yacht is a punchy combination of volvo joystick control and the most powerful IPS available. The Marquis 630 Sport Yacht is a well-engineered, expertly...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted June 2012

Hinckley’s new Talaria 48 embodies her builder’s heritage, and shows that the company is back on course. Power & Motoryacht's boat test of the Hinckley Talaria...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted June 2012

Exlusive Power & Motoryacht boat test of the Horizon PC58, a multihull with wide-ranging appeal for both traditionalists and nonconformists. Horizon’s first mass-market...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted June 2012

Riviera broadens the appeal of its 61 Series II beyond her angling origins. One of the little bits of black magic that’s part of boatbuilding is knowing when to mess with...

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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted June 2012

Our Executive Editor cuts a rug onboard Sea Ray’s latest sport yacht, the 410 Sundancer, and finds plenty to like—if you’re into fun. Boat test of the Sea Ray...

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By Kevin Koenig | Posted May 2012

Sessa brings Italian style to the American market with the new Fly 45—a sporty ride that is ready to entertain. Boat test of the Sessa Fly 45.

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By Alan Harper | Posted May 2012

Azimut’s 62S Italia Offers A Refined Layout And Plenty Of Performance. Azimut marked the 150th anniversary of Italian unification in 2011 by relaunching one of its most...

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By Alan Harper | Posted May 2012

Monte Carlo Yachts 65 adds smart options to a complete package. PMY Boat test of the MCY 65. Monte Carlo Yachts’ Second Model Is Even Better Than The First One Was. The...

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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted April 2012

We test two radically roomy, pod-equipped Carver cruisers, one with gas power and the other with diesel. Coming up with this test report on Carver Yachts’ 44 Sojourn...

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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted April 2012

PMY Boat test of the Axcell 650. Hovercraft technology makes the Axcell 650 different from other cats.

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By Kevin Koenig | Posted March 2012

The Bonadeo 368 Walkaround is rough, rugged, and ready...Plenty fast too. PMY's EXCLUSIVE boat test of the Bonadeo 368 Walkaround. The 368 Walkaround is a true all-purpose...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted March 2012

PMY Exclusive Boat Test of the Viking 66 Convertible. Viking’s new 66 Convertible is definitely a work of art and maybe even a masterpiece. There’s a story,...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted March 2012

The Princess 60 Flybridge is British-born and American-bred. Power & Motoryacht's exclusive boat test of the Princess 60 FB Motoryacht.

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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted March 2012

PMY boat test of the Sabre 48 Salon Express. We ran this beauty hard, from Portland to Rockland, Maine, and she never faltered.

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By Alan Harper | Posted February 2012

Few boatbuilders put together a big boat with big-time performance quite like Overmarine. The Mangusta 105 matches a pair of 2,400-hp MTU diesels to water jets to offer impressive...

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By Jason Y. Wood | Posted February 2012

Warp Factors: The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 may transport you futher than you think. Boat test of the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38.

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By Alan Harper | Posted January 2012

Next Generation We test the space-age Manhattan 53 within sight of England’s stone-age coast. This year’s Southampton boat show was breezy and damp, as it often is. If...

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By Kevin Koenig | Posted January 2012

A Good Running Game The Cruisers 41 Cantius exemplifies traditional American values, and she’s a pleasure to run. Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a city with a population...

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