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Day 598: 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 592: 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
EA to launch sell-off of Thames lock houses
Environment Agency denies navigation will be affected by 'disposal' of lockkeepers' cottages
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 16 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
Suzuki backs MBM reader's round-Britain bid
Outboard manufacturer signs up as a sponsor of Paul Churchley's audiacious effort
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 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
New superliner arrives on Sunday
Ventura, the largest cruise ship built exclusively for British holidaymakers, is due to arrive in Southampton on her delivery voyage this Sunday
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 1 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
Safety call for foreign owned fishing boats
Urgent safety checks should be carried out on all foreign owned fishing boats flying the British flag according to the MAIB.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 March 2008
IWA supports red diesel decision
The IWA has welcomed last week's red diesel announcement
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 3 March 2008
Day 539: Next stop New Zealand
As Mary heads off to the States for a couple of weeks Scott has a bit of a water catastrophe to resolve
Motor Boats Monthly, 3 March 2008
RYA and BMF hail "common sense solution"
Boating bodies "pleased" with HMRC's position on red diesel
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 29 February 2008
Bodyguards for Ratty
DEFRA announces plans to protect water voles from being intentionally or recklessley killed
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 28 February 2008
Boatquays goes into administration
East coast dealer of Four Winns and Mariah motorboats "exhausts working capital"
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 February 2008
Maidstone River Festival cancelled
A festival has closed after being told it would be charged huge fees for police to man the event
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 28 February 2008
Red diesel decision: full rate at pump
HMRC decides to make the fuel vendor differentiate between commercial and leisure users; no self-declaration
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 February 2008
MCA reassurance over planned strike
Up to 700 members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) working for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will take part in a one-day strike on Thursday 6 March.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 February 2008
Help preserve the Medway Queen
Join the campaign to renovate a paddle steamer that carried troops back from Dunkirk during World War II
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 26 February 2008
French lifeboat crews seek legal protection
French lifeboat crews are likely to get legal protection against claims from those they rescue
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 February 2008
Fraud warning
Police have formally cautioned a Bournemouth woman for using fraudulent certification to hire a yacht.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 February 2008
Day 530: Next stop New Zealand
Scott and Mary go to Agentina to extend their visas and the installation of their batteries is an adventure in itself
Motor Boats Monthly, 25 February 2008
Martello Quays gets final go-ahead
Pembroke Dock's new Martello Quays development has been given the final go-ahead.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 February 2008
Photos from the Birmingham Boat Show
See shots from the Birmingham event, which runs until Sunday
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 February 2008
Video of lifeboat being freed
A lifeboat which has been stranded on Rathlin Island for weeks has finally been freed. Watch the video here
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 21 February 2008
Day 526: Next stop New Zealand
Our fully-fledged marina queens Scott and Mary replace their batteries and enjoy a local wedding
Motor Boats Monthly, 21 February 2008
Big expansion planned for Birmingham show
Organisers of the show want to reach "untapped" boating audience
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 February 2008
New Training boat ordered
A £2.5 million order for a new training boat has been placed by the Marine Society & Sea Cadets.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 February 2008
Shellfish halt ferry
Shellfish are being blamed for bringing a ferry to a halt for seven hours.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 February 2008
Birmingham Boat Show makes it mark
Accessible, friendly, lots of boats. Is Birmingham the perfect boat show?
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 19 February 2008
Coastguard helo milestone
New Coastguard helicopters have now undertaken 50 operational Search And Rescue missions since their introduction.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 February 2008
Swanwick development faces public inquiry
Plans for the redevelopment of Swanwick Marina are to be put on hold pending the outcome of a public inquiry
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 14 February 2008
YBW competition winner announced
YBW user Chris McGeachin has won a Regal 1900 as part of our 10th birthday celebrations
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 14 February 2008
Photos from HMS Ark Royal's visit to Poole
The Fleet Flagship was in Poole to show support for the RNLI
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 14 February 2008
How do you get an 85ft boat into ExCeL? See here!
Watch video footage of the Princess V85 as she makes her voyage to the London Boat Show
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 14 February 2008
Day 519: Next stop New Zealand
Our intrepid travellers Scott and Mary have been making friends at their new base in Puerto Montt
Motor Boats Monthly, 13 February 2008
Lifeboat to be recovered by barge
Portrush lifeboat is too badly holed to be recovered by sea and will be removed overland.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 12 February 2008
Free RYA radar training
Learn new skills and improve your boating abilities with free training, courtesy of Raymarine
Sally Coffey / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 February 2008
Fairline releases image of new Squadron 55
New 55 will be released in late 2008, according to Fairline
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 February 2008
Magnum 80 launched
Magnum Marine's new Magnum 80 will be launched next week.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 February 2008
Earthrace skip picks fight with 007!
Pete Bethune slams Bond as environmental menace
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 February 2008
Giga yacht project
Details have been released of an ambitious project to convert a frigate into a super yacht.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 February 2008
British Waterways boats to be sold online
British Waterways is selling 25 boats in an online auction
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 February 2008
Visit the MBM Marine Hall at Birmingham
Boaters will have a dedicated hall for the first time at this year's National Boat Caravan & Outdoor Show
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 6 February 2008
Ferry salvage operation makes progress
A salvage operation is under way for the ferry that ran aground in Blackpool on Thursday
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 5 February 2008
Day 510: Next stop New Zealand
Scott and Mary finally make it to Puerto Montt where they reflect on the last couple of days
Motor Boats Monthly, 5 February 2008
British powerboat team laps to victory
Teamhoneyparty.com wins the Royal Motor Yacht Club Brass Monkey offshore powerboat race
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 5 February 2008
Day 509: Next stop New Zealand
After experiencing a lull in the weather and some welcome sun Scott and Mary took a few days out to explore Chiloe
Motor Boats Monthly, 4 February 2008
Stormy seas hit UK
Stornoway Coastguard rescues crew from a trawler off St Kilda as severe force 9 winds hit UK waters
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 1 February 2008
Ferry hit by freak wave
A ferry has run aground in Blackpool after it was hit by "horrendous" weather on the Irish Sea
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 1 February 2008
Clyde's 'Squinty' bridge closed
Clydeport Authority has closed the Clyde Arc bridge to river traffic until further notice
Nick Hall, Motor Boats Monthly, 1 February 2008
Bridge crash master cleared
The master of a cargo ship that struck Battersea Bridge has been cleared
Nick Hall/Motor Boats Monthly, 31 January 2008
RYA instructors awarded
The RYA has announced two winners of its annual Coaching Awards
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 31 January 2008
Lifeboat stranded
A £2 million lifeboat remains stranded after being trapped on rocks while carrying out a rescue yesterday evening.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 30 January 2008
Day 505: Next stop New Zealand
Scott and Mary head to Castro, the capital city of Chiloe, to explore the island and its fascinating history
Motor Boats Monthly, 30 January 2008
BW clamps down on licence evaders
The British Waterway's (BW) enforcement team is arranging to seize seven unlicensed boats
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 30 January 2008
Thames pleasureboat scare
Six crewmen were safely evacuated from a Thames pleasureboat after it hit Westminster Bridge late last night and was in danger of sinking.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 26 January 2008
Boat drifts for 11 days
Three fishermen have been rescued after spending 11 days adrift in a 14ft motorboat.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 26 January 2008
Val Wyatt Marine showcase
Inland boat dealer Val Wyatt Marine is hosting an open viewing weekend from 1-3 February at Willow Marina
Sally Coffey, Motor Boats Monthly, 25 January 2008
Day 496: Next stop New Zealand
Chonos has taken over Scott and Mary's lives and they even stayed at a dock for (gasp) two nights running
Motor Boats Monthly, 24 January 2008
Ancasta powers on
Ancasta reported a successful London Boat Show, in spite of Peters' demise
Sally Coffey / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 January 2008
Submersible powerboat a reality
Production versions of a submersible powerboat could go on sale in 2010 after a prototype carried out a year of successful trials.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 January 2008
ExCeL - The Verdict
Will 2008 be remembered as a vintage year?
Carl Richardson Motor Boats Monthly, 22 January 2008
Day 493: Next stop New Zealand
Scott and Mary are back in the channels slowly making their way north, with a new friend in tow
Motor Boats Monthly, 21 January 2008
UK to join Aquapol
UK water police forces are to join Aquapol, a European partnership for police work on and around water.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 19 January 2008
Bavaria management change
A new senior management team has been put in place at Bavaria Yachtbau.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 19 January 2008
See the entire ExCeL show in 12 minutes!
MBM's roving reporter covers the entire show in double quick time
Motor Boats Monthly, 18 January 2008
Channel timber hazard
Timber from a sunken Greek cargo ship is being monitored by the MCA to prevent it becoming a hazard to small boats
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 January 2008
MBM February Issue - Boat Doctor
Download correct information for Boat Doctor here
Motor Boats Monthly, 17 January 2008
Motor Boat of the Year Awards: Why they won
Read all about just why these craft picked up the much coveted awards in February's MBM, out tomorrow
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 16 January 2008
All the latest from ExCeL in MBM's boat show blog
From 70mph PWCs to the latest makeover for the Fjord 40...
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 January 2008
New Lowestoft marina planned
Plans for a new marina in Lowestoft have been submitted to Waveney District Council.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 12 January 2008
Cowes-Torquay race reintroduced
2008 will see the reintroduction of the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes powerboat race, one of the world's most famous powerboat endurance races.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 January 2008
MBM blogs from the boat show!
The MBM team will report daily from the ExCeL event
Motor Boats Monthly, 10 January 2008
Coastguard hoaxer jailed
The MCA has welcomed a court's decision to sentence a hoax caller to prison
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 January 2008
Day 477: Next stop New Zealand
After braving the Gulf de Penas Scott and Mary had some ups and downs before reaching their anchorage
Motor Boats Monthly, 9 January 2008
Mustang Marine saved by Asian bank
Aussie maker of sportscruiser and flybridge boats sold as going concern
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 January 2008
Parade of Sunseekers on the Thames
The Poole builder's new 86 Yacht leads procession of luxury motorboats
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 January 2008
Get close and personal with boats at ExCeL
Expect a more interactive experience at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show
Sally Coffey, 9 January 2008
Day 476: Next stop New Zealand
Scott and Mary are anchored in Caleta Ideal waiting for a window to cross the Gulf de Penas (Gulf of Pain)
Motor Boats Monthly, 8 January 2008
Update: Boat share company goes bust
BMF confirms that Challenger Syndicateships heading into administration
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 8 January 2008
Large boat share company ceases trading
Challenger Syndicateships ceased trading on 3 January, MBM has learned
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 January 2008
Exeter to star at ExCel
Pride of place at the London Boat Show at the ExCel Centre will go HMS Exeter.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 5 January 2008
Seabed sites proposed for protection
Seven areas of seabed around the UK have been proposed for protection as Special Areas of Conservation
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 4 January 2008
Take That to launch two new Sunseekers at London
Boy band to unveil new 86 Yacht and 34 Metre Yacht on preview day of London Boat Show
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 2 January 2008
Biofuel fuels beer shortage
Boat owners may face a beer shortage because of the move towards biofuels.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 1 January 2008
Floating nightclub to move
One of the UK's most popular floating nightclubs is to close after this year's New Years Eve party.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 29 December 2007
Exclusive look at new Nord West 370
Award winning Nord West launches new 37ft Flybridge and Coupe model
Carl Richardson / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 December 2007
Jeanneau 42S footage finally online
Check out how this stunning sportscruiser moves through the water
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 December 2007
Princess V85 squeezes into ExCeL
Ever wondered how the big boats make it into ExCeL? The answer is by breathing in
Sally Coffey / Motor Boats Monthly, 21 December 2007
Tunnel for ships and boats
Plans have been drawn up for the world's first tunnel for ships and boats.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 December 2007
MBM's 2008 Cruising Club programme
Details about each trip can be found on the Cruising Club microsite
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 December 2007
Motorboat of the Year shortlist now online!
Check out who's in line for one of the most coveted prizes in the marine world
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 December 2007
New Earthrace record attempt
Earthrace is to make a new attempt to win the round the world powerboat record.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 19 December 2007
Govt to monitor all international voyages
New £1.2bn e-Borders scheme means boaters will have to check in when leaving or entering the UK
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 December 2007
Navy revives rum tradition
Sailors from a Royal Navy frigate visiting her home city will today revive a centuries old tradition by delivering a barrel of rum to the Tower of London
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 December 2007
Day 452: Next stop New Zealand
Scott and Mary race against the weather in the poorly charted territories of the Chilean caletas
Motor Boats Monthly, 14 December 2007
North Sea island plan
A new island, twice the size of the Isle of Wight, may be built in the North Sea.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 13 December 2007
New owner for Britain's Coastguard tugs
Four salvage tugs stationed around the coast of the UK for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency have a new owner
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 December 2007
Bavaria to offer Axius on entire petrol range
All Bavaria motorboats from the 27 to 37 will be offered with new sterndrive system
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 11 December 2007
Day 448: Next stop New Zealand
Scott (TK) and Mary escape the winds in the protected bay of Caleta Cove and reflect on the eventful last few days
Motor Boats Monthly, 10 December 2007
Blue Flag campaign for private boat owners
Private boat owners are being urged to sign up to a campaign to take an active role in protecting the marine environment.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 8 December 2007
Earthrace skip slams UK's stance on biofuels
Bethune claims UK politicians are "spineless" in face of oil industry
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 December 2007
Hoax hours after Whitby sea tragedy
A cruel hoaxer tricked the Humber Coastguard and the RNLI just hours after three people lost their lives in a genuine sea tragedy in nearby Whitby
Sally Coffey / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 December 2007
Vote for waterways
Inland boaters can show their support for a scheme that promises to rejuvenate the Black Country's waterways for generations to come.
Sally Coffey / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 December 2007
Floating statues on the loose
Flotillas of free-floating human statues could become a common sight on the world's oceans.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 6 December 2007
Next stop New Zealand: Leaving Ushuaia
After almost a year in the Deep South Scott and Mary finally leave their base in Ushuaia and begin their ascent into Chile
Motor Boats Monthly, 6 December 2007
European Maritime Day proposed
The European Commission has proposed that a European Maritime Day should be celebrated annually starting next year
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 5 December 2007
Marketing push takes ExCeL to doors of Earls Court
National Boat Shows stations staffers outside Earls Court to leaflet visitors
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 5 December 2007
Earls Court Boat Show photos now online!
Check out MBM's Flickr site for photos from the all-new Earls Court Boat Show
Motor Boats Monthly, 1 December 2007
Immigrant warning for boat transport
Boat transport companies have been warned that illegal immigrants are using them to try to sneak into the UK.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 30 November 2007
Preview day draws to a close at Earls Court
First day impressions from the all-new Earls Court Boat Show
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 30 November 2007
Conditional go-ahead for Swanwick development
Plans to transform Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble have been given the go-ahead, but with conditions attached
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 29 November 2007
Earls Court Boat Show opens tomorrow!
Will the controversial show defy its critics and be a success?
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 29 November 2007
Next stop New Zealand: On the dock
Scott and Mary are back in Ushuaia waiting to refuel
Motor Boats Monthly, 29 November 2007
Big welcome planned for new Queen
Hundreds of boats are expected to welcome the new Cunard liner Queen Victoria when she arrives at Southampton
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 27 November 2007
Face to face consultation over BW fee hikes
Boaters given a chance to air their grievances to BW staff at meetings
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 27 November 2007
Chichester harbour history online
More than 500,000 years of the history of Chichester harbour is now available online.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 November 2007
Three dead after motorboat overturns in big seas
Small cabin cruiser encountered 20 to 30ft waves outside Whitby Harbour
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 23 November 2007
Navy veteran retires
One of the Royal Navy's longest serving ships has paid off at the end a 25-year career.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 November 2007
Paddle power returns to Cowes
Paddle wheels will become a regular sight around Cowes next year for the first time in many decades.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 21 November 2007
Are more cuts on the cards for waterways?
Reports suggest Government is ready to order DEFRA to slash £270m from its budget
Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 19 November 2007
Fast ferries to be sold on eBay
Washington State plans to sell two of its high-speed passenger ferries on eBay.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 November 2007
Prize winning concept boat
A futuristic concept boat has won first prize in the IDA 2007 Design Competition.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 November 2007
Sea of bananas
A sea of bananas threatened yachtsmen off the Dutch coast last week.
Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 13 November 2007
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