Testing

• Yamarin 64
  
  Has Yamaha UK found a sportsboat partner worthy of its outboard engines? MBM finds out
  
  


• Yellowfin VSD
  
  It's a genuinely revolutionary new drive system - so is the future yellow?
  
  


• Rhéa 850
  
  If you're looking for a traditional, practical but stylish boat, this Rhéa could be the one for you
  
  


• 30ft sportscruisers
  
  Four of the best sportscruisers in the 30ft market go head-to-head. Which will come out on top?
  
  


• Inverters on trial
  
  Want shore power at sea? MBM tests 15 inverters in a quest to find the best
  
  


• Tried and Tested
  
  A waterproof camera case, trim tabs and navigation training CDs on test

News & views

• Coastal news
  
  More news on the fate of red diesel
  
  


• Inland news
  
  Redundancies on the Severn, plus details of EA winter works
  
  


• Great Debate
  
  Steel vs fibreglass - will GRP lose market share to steel boats?
  
  


• Mailbag
  
  Have your say on the boating issues that really matter
  
  


• New gear
  
  Your chance to win the latest motorboating accessories
  
  


• Win a charter in Oz!
  
  You could win a fantastic holiday in Australia with Mustang Marine UK
  
  


• Owner's report
  
  The Williams family explains why the Bayliner 265 ticks all the boxes on their wish list
  
  


• Confessions
  
  Never offend a yachtsman at sea -you never know when you might need a hand!

Cruising

• Channel trouble
  
  Engine failure, shipping lanes and thick fog: not an ideal combination
  
  


• Dunkerque
  
  Your guide to how to approach and where to berth in the gateway to France
  
  


• West country
  
  A perfect MBM Cruising Club event, and the pictures to prove it
  
  


• Charter in paradise
  
  Neale reports on a 10-day charter in the British Virgin Islands
  
  


• Yacht clubs
  
  Discover what the yacht clubs from Southend-on-Sea to Littlehampton have to offer

Know how

• Boat doctor
  
  In the event of abandoning ship, what should be in your grab bag?
  
  


• Ask the experts
  
  Our team answer your questions, from fuel consumptions to refunds
  
  


• Dek-King
  
  Step by step guide to fitting teak-effect decking

Marketplace

• Secret salesman
  
  MBM's new columnist has the inside line on buying and selling
  
  


• Paperwork matters
  
  When buying a used boat, you need to make sure it comes with the correct documentation
  
  


• Sea Ray 230 OV
  
  What better way to get started than a Sea Ray for £16K?
  
  


• Buyers' guide
  
  Your complete guide to new boats
  
  


• Boat brokerage
  
  Dream boats for bargain prices
  
  


• Classifieds
  
  MBM's directory of marine companies and suppliers                           

Motor Boats Monthly, 25 September 2006