BOAT REPORTS
BOAT MASTER
18 FAIRLINE TARGA 63 GTO
QUICK SPIN
We are the first magazine in the world to
drive the flagship of Fairline’s Targa range.
Does the Alberto Mancini-designed Targa
63 GTO live up to expectations? We find
out during a sea trial snatched just before
the 2017 Cannes Yachting Festival
43 STARS OF
SOUTHAMPTON DRIVEN
We drive some of the hottest new models
from this year’s Southampton Boat Show
including: Sealine C430, Cockwells Duchy
35, Rene 36, Rhéa 730 Timonier, Cormate
U23, Sacs Sport 900, Trader 42 Signature,
Alfastreet 23 Open, DaVinci 30, Fjord 36
xpress, Williams Sportjet 345 and Jeanneau
NC 33, plus we review the Sunseeker 76
Yacht, Princess 55, Prestige 520 & 460,
Westwood C405, Bénéteau Swift Trawler 35,
Brig Eagle 10, Finnmaster Pilot 8, Hardy 65,
Seaward 39 and Hylas M
CONTENTS
The boats, the places, the people and their stories
18 We’re first to grab a quick drive of the all-new Fairline Targa 63 GTO
68 Our Marlow owners reach Scotland
88 How To: Pick up a mooring buoy 36 A record-breaking voyage to Rockall
28 Cruising in delightful Denmark
82 NEW TECH
We look at Evinrude’s new outboard joystick
control system that’s cheaper, quicker and
simpler than its competitors. Plus the
Quatreau SmartTap, Fusion Signature
speakers, Seakeeper 6, Sven Cycles portable
bicycle and the JL Audio M-Series speakers
87 TRIED & TESTED
We review the new BuoyRope fender line
as well as an electric Campingaz coolbox
and dog lifejacket from Mayland Marine
88 HOW TO: PICK UP A BUOY
This month, we guide you through the best
techniques for picking up a mooring buoy.
Don’t forget to watch the accompanying
video too!
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Fairline’s new
33ft sportsboat
B OAT
SHOW
STA R S
90 OUR BOATS
Our Marex 310 owner enjoys collection day and fire on a
neighbouring boat threatens the Nordhavn 46 in our fleet
94 USED BOAT: SUNSEEKER
SUPERHAWK 43
The last of the high-performance Hawks can now be
yours for as little as £150,
100 FIND ME A: 40FT FLYBRIDGE
From a 1994 Princess 360 to a £93,000 Trader
41 Sport, we unearth some 40ft flybridge gems
23 NEW BOATS
TESTED!