February 2010
On sale: Thu, 14 Jan 2010
Latest news
An official report from a group of MPs has questioned the legality of the Government's e-Borders proposals; the 2010 Cruising Club support boat is unveiled; and we look forward to February's Boat & Caravan Show
Making waves
It's a sportscruiser spectacular as we preview a new Bavaria, Windy and Beneteau - all of which will be released this year
Motor Boat of the Year Awards
Find out which boats picked up the brightest gongs in boat world
Leaders of the pack
Our boat testers take on some big Atlantic rollers in the Leader 9 and Leader 10, two impressive new sportscruisers from Jeanneau
South Brittany
If you're planning a cruise to south Brittany, don't leave home without this indispensable guide to the ports and harbours of the region
Light fantastic
We take a cruise on Saimaa, Finland's biggest lake. It's a place of rare beauty, dotted with thousands of tiny island and harbours
Cruising Club
Find out where the Cruising Club is heading in 2010, and how to book a place
Where it all began...
Ever wondered how the big four British motorboat builders got started? Well, all your questions will be answered by this feature about the histories of Princess, Fairline, Sunseeker and Sealine
New gear
From a sterndrive trolley to the latest ATIS-enabled VHF, all the best new boating gear is here
Tried & tested
A Bluetooth special this month as practicals editor Neale tests a wireless VHF headset and a waterproof handset
Ask the experts
Is registration necessary, and how do I service my outboard? These are just two of the questions answered this month by our panel of experts
Tender test
Fourteen inflatables are put on the water and through their paces in the most comprehensive tender group test you'll find
MBM Skipper
Part 2 of our series on VHF. This month we look at how to actually use your VHF, from picking up the latest weather reports and dialling a friend to making a distress call
Owner's report
Vance and Gina Burton tell us why their Arvor 280AS makes the perfect family cruiser
Fairline Phantom 38 vs Princess 38
Two flybridge legends are tested head to head in this used boat battle royale
Plus: all the usuals, including your letters to the editor, opinion in Pontoon Talk, MBM's Secret Salesman, our new page of fun and trivia, and the ever-amusing back-page confession
