Contents: April

BOATS

QUICK SPIN
Grady-White Canyon 336
Can this fast US sportsfisher take the Boston Whaler crown?

NEW BOATS AT DÜSSELDORF
Windy Chinook 44; Elan Power 48; Boarncruiser 60; Linssen GS 40.9; Frauscher 909; Elegance 60; Tuna 40; Bavaria 30 HT; Aquanaut 1500 EV.

BOAT REPORT
Mochi Dolphin 54
The sensual meets the seamanlike in this strange and happy marriage.

BOAT REPORT
Ferretti 510
It's as comfortable as most 55ft boats but can the 510 justify its lofty price?


ADVENTURES IN BOATING

CHARTER TALES
Croatia on a Budget
Exploring the magical islands aboard a small but perfectly formed Linssen.

Round-Britain Contenders
In 1969 John Caulcutt lapped Britain in a home-made inflatable and in this year's race he plans to go one better.

ME AND MY BOAT
From Beach to Beach
Channel-hopping in a 50-year-old
18ft wooden launch.



CRUISING

Cumberlidge on Cruising
The strangely attractive qualities of a Channel crossing at night.

GO THERE Algarve
Read our guide to this alluring stretch of the Portuguese coast and you'll wonder why anybody bothers with the Med.



BOATMASTER

OUR BOATS
Jon Mendez re-engines his hard-working Storebro and Piers du Pré shares his pre-season servicing tips.

WHAT NOW, SKIP?
Your anodes are dissolving like aspirins. So what's causing the problem?

THE KNOWLEDGE
Everyone loves a teak deck but why is this the wood of choice and what can you do to keep it looking good?

TRIED & TESTED
Geonav 4 Gipsy hand-held plotter; Oceantrail folding dinghy trolley.



CUSTOM YACHTING

News
The stunning new motor yachts from Wally, Baia, Riva and others
Sunseeker 34M
A little sister to the 37M, but every inch a powerhouse
Princess V85
A giant hardtop sportcruiser - with a flybridge too
Moonen 94
At sea with this aluminium giant that has a secret down below
Confessions of a Skipper
Why some cheeses shouldn't go trans-Atlantic


BUYER'S GUIDE

Top 10: Sportscruisers under £150,000 - New and Used
Essential boats for your shortlist.

The Used Boat File
Aqua-Star 45.

In Brief: Your Surveyor
We all make mistakes: but is your surveyor covered for his?


REGULARS

Editorial
Who says adventure is dead? MBY readers prove that it isn't!

MBY News
Top stories
UK berth price hikes; David Cowper goes again; Birmingham show; Irish diesel decision; YBW's boat sales.
Around the Med
The car that thinks its a submarine; Challenger syndicate latest; the joy of Sardinia.
Around the Globe
Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel.
People & Events
In the Spotlight this month:
JIM O'TOOLE
Powerboat P1's MD answers your questions.

Tech Talk
Why bow thrusters have just got
a whole lot quieter; turbo genset; first-aid kits; budget liferaft.
Waypoints
When tide tables go wrong; Loran is back; e-Borders scheme.

Bull's-Eye
Why offshore fans are gagging for the summer!

Sight & Soundings
Buzzi's Round-Britain bid; Drew Langdon; Dag Pike; hot pianist.

Letters
Why are engines cheaper in the US?; the Pershing 46 is best... no, the Absolute 47 is tops!; in Arthur's wake; anyone seen Clio?

A Day in My Life
Offshore RIB campaigner Mike Deacon recalls a nightmare capsize in Poole Bay.

Motor Boat and Yachting , 6 March 2008