February 2012
On sale: Tue, 10 Jan 2012
News & views
Mailbag
From fun observations to a good old–fashioned rant, this is your platform to speak
News
Marina security is under the spotlight and we talk to the people behind the Solent wind farm scheme. Also, meet the dog that shot its owner
Making waves
Launches galore: Prestige's new 550 and Mercury's 150hp four–stroke
Riverlife
Works start on restoring Lune Aqueduct and big plans are unveiled for east London's waterways
Spot the Pot
A who's who of those responsible for policing our waters
Motorboat of the Year Awards
Cover feature - The judges' decisions are in so it's time to name the best boats of 2011
New gear
We check out the latest kit, including a lightweight raft, wet phone rescue kit and glow-in-the-dark ropes
Competition
Get your boat protected this winter with our great A–Glaze prize
Owner's report
Cover feature - How Peter and Sue's treasured Windy 44 Chinook helped them spread their cruising wings
Confessions
One boater describes his mad moment with a swing mooring
Cruising
The Great Motorboat Tour
Cover feature - Everyone's favourite cruising duo heads out across the Irish Sea and makes for home
Cruising Club
Cover feature - The 2012 schedule is released, so get your bookings in early to avoid disappointment
Fairline Targa 38 GT
Cover feature - Fairline's new entry-level hardtop gets put through its paces
Ultimate engine test
Cover feature - Six diesel engines from Cummins, Volvo Penta and Yanmar go head-to-head for the marine power crown
Sealine SC42
Cover feature - Sealine's next generation sportscruiser is packed with great ideas. But is it a great boat?
Tried and tested
We rate Garmin's GTU 10 tracker and a lightweight aluminium RIB
Antifoul
Cover feature - We test 12 of the leading antifouling paints over a season to find out which is the best slime-stopper
Marketplace
Secret salesman
Whatever you do, do not ask this man for the 'best price'
Used boat review
This Viking 24 makes the perfect, efficient inland cruiser
Buyers' guide
MBM's comprehensive guide to motorboats from 20ft to 50ft
Boat brokerage
Snap up your dream boat for a bargain price
Classifieds
MBM's directory of marine suppliers lists everything you need to know
Know how
Ask the experts
Our experts advise on the thorny issue of collision avoidance and fuel treatments
Practical boating
Cover feature - DSC VHF radios are now the norm, but how exactly do they work? We explain all.
