November 2009 issue
On sale: Thu, 15 Oct 2009
Show boats
Twenty five of the best boat launches from Southampton, from small runabouts to serious sportscruisers
Show gear
A roundup of the best kit Southampton had to offer
Owner's report
After just one year of ownership, the Hanslips are smitten with their Sealine SC35
Princess 30DS
You will struggle to find a 30-footer as versatile as this one for £25k
Buyers' guide
Your comprehensive guide to new motorboats from 20ft to 50ft
Orkney Islands
This ancient and beautiful archipelago off Scotland's north-east coast is just begging to
be explored
River Seine guide
Cruising Club leader Neale reveals everything you need to know before embarking on a trip to the French capital
Paris insiders' guide
When you reach the city of love, use MBM's guide to the best places to explore, visit and eat
Dale 45 & Oyster 43
We test these revamped British classics to see if perfection can indeed be improved upon
Marino APB 27
It's the all purpose boat everyone?s talking about. Does it deliver?
Tried and tested
We test the CP500, Standard Horizon's new multi-functional plotter, plus a new handheld VHF and protective gloves
PC plotters
We review six software programs that could turn your laptop into a chartplotter for under £100
Skipper: part 20
Scared of embarking on your first night passage? Follow our guide to to getting 'night ready'
