October 2010
On sale: Mon, 13 Sep 2010
Corvette 340
Corvette is back and its new boat is bigger and better than ever
Fairline Squadron 42
Fairline's brave new world gets off to a flyer, plus we pit the 42 against Sealine's new F42
Tried and tested
MBM's tough taskmasters put some clever lightweight RIBS through their paces
Handheld VHFs
The best models fight it out to be crowned the MBM Best Buy
Insiders' guide to Conwy
Cruising the beautiful coastline of north Wales gets the seal of approval from our experts
North Wales passage planner
We've told you why you should go, now learn how to get there
Cruising Club
The team bring back postcards and stories from their trip to Normandy
Ask the experts
Our experts advise on meter readings, DIY servicing and isolating batteries
Hard graft or yard craft?
Could you save money on an engine service with a little elbow grease?
Skipper: part 31
Our resident know-it-all looks at the best methods for tying up on floating pontoons
Secret salesman
Our inside man remembers his best and worst customers
Windy 31 Tornado
This fast yet family friendly cruiser gets the MBM test treatment
Buyers' guide
MBM's comprehensive guide to motorboats from
Boat brokerage
Snap up your dream boat for a bargain price
Classifieds
MBM's directory of marine suppliers lists everything you need to know
Mailbag
Have your say on the burning boating issues affecting you
Coastal news
A fresh call to scrap e-Borders, Iran grabs a British sportsboat and a tragic boat fire in County Cork
Inland news
Monster-hunters search Lake Windermere and a lock gate goes haywire on the Medway
And finally...
Odd boat names, and our marine quiz vie for your amusement
Watching the web
Galleries, videos and the best stuff from the Internet this month
Making waves
A new cat from Thailand and Bénéteau updates its groundbreaking 42 trawler
Howards' Way
MBM takes a fond look back at everyone's favourite boating TV show
Owner's report
The Tabones are living the Life of Riley on their luxury 42ft trawler
New Gear
An aquapack for the iPad and a laser flare feature in our round-up of the latest boating gear
Confessions
A slip of the hand and a Tesco trolley play havoc with this novice
