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As we head into the homeward straight the sun is out and hopes are pinned on it being a busy weekend
19 September 2008
Move over men, today has been all about us, your better halves
18 September 2008
Not many people know the latest about red diesel - this needs to change
18 September 2008
MBM's round-up of the best, most exciting motorboats at this year's PSP Southampton International Boat Show
18 September 2008
With a slight increase in visitor numbers, it is hoped that tomorrow's Ladies Day will give boat show figures an added boost
17 September 2008
Its low water at the boat show and the boats are left high and dry
17 September 2008
MBM meets the man behind Bavaria's image change, and talks about his business model
17 September 2008
The 40th Southampton boat show sees a number of new engines and drive systems
17 September 2008
Neale and Claire strike their best poses as they model the latest Gill range
16 September 2008
Our round-up of the best boating gear at Southampton
16 September 2008
MBM discovers some new beauty secrets for boaters
15 September 2008
Southampton offers the wow factor with the launch of the new Princess V62, but there are plenty of other equally impressive smaller boats
15 September 2008
Despite good weather and a fantastic show numbers continue to fall
15 September 2008
Suddenly the boats on the pontoon seem quite small
14 September 2008
Official figures from Press and Public Preview Day (Friday) show that attendance for Southampton is down by 11% from last year
14 September 2008
Our editor gets into hot water with a strict security guard and an over-worked chef
13 September 2008
The crowds pour through the gates as the sun comes out at the 40th Southampton International Boat Show
13 September 2008
The PSP Southampton International Boat Show got off to a splendid start today
12 September 2008
Our round up of how to make the most of your boat show
9 September 2008
MBM laments on why the inland section at the London Boat Show is still below par
18 January 2008
Flybridge launches at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show
16 January 2008
Carl talks about the picture window in the Ferretti 510
16 January 2008
Princess Anne attends the London Boat Show and visitor numbers are on the up
16 January 2008
Carl talks explains the big boat theory
16 January 2008
MBM's new RIB unveiled at London Boat Show
15 January 2008
Visit our Flickr site to see photos from this year's London Boat Show
15 January 2008
Claire examines the new collections from Gill
15 January 2008
Four days in and the London Boat Show is showing no signs of slowing its pace
14 January 2008
Fjord's design powerhouse gets a second cabin
14 January 2008
Is this the most important design moment of the year?
14 January 2008
Thanks to its rival, the 2008 London Boat Show finally lives up to the hype
14 January 2008
Sea-Doo's new 255hp PWC is launched at the London Boat Show
13 January 2008
Preview day numbers down, but rest of show looking good
13 January 2008
Get shown around a working warship at ExCeL
13 January 2008
Massimo Radice, vice chairman of Sessa Marine, thinks boats will adopt more defined identities in 2008
12 January 2008
Come and meet the Cruising Club team
12 January 2008
The RNLI Photo Competiton Winner was announced yesterday at the Collin Stewart Boat Show
12 January 2008
The loss of red diesel will benefit Beneteau, according to the company
11 January 2008
Claire compares the smallest and largest in the Yamaha range
11 January 2008
There's a real buzz at ExCeL on the opening day of the London Boat Show
11 January 2008
A spectacular opening to the 54th London Boat Show
11 January 2008
MBM bids farewell to Calm Voyager
23 September 2007
Attendance up and business, on the face of it, is good
23 September 2007
How the MBM team have been living at Southampton
22 September 2007
Claire talks about the team presence at the show
22 September 2007
an early unearths some boat show secrets
21 September 2007
The new Lamberti 80 is half the cost of its competitors
21 September 2007
Paws for thought
20 September 2007
Five videos covering an entire boat show
20 September 2007
Sheerline lead the way in multiplex electrical systems
20 September 2007
Jeanneau and Beneteau get sporty
19 September 2007
A quick look at the Chinese built Faroe 360 Sedan.
19 September 2007
Show figures look good
19 September 2007
Dessert Storm
19 September 2007
Claire summerizes the Try a Boat
18 September 2007
Stewart talks about the boat show invention, the slipper fitter
18 September 2007
Meeting people is the highlight of the show for me
18 September 2007
Unusual layout to the flybridge of Mustang's M43
17 September 2007
More people coming through gate on Friday and Saturday
17 September 2007
Yamaha's 350hp V8 four-stroke makes UK debut and Suzuki announce 5-year warranty.
16 September 2007
Claire talks about the latest craze to hit the boat scene, Crocs
16 September 2007
Sunny days at the boat show
16 September 2007
Doral's touchy feely sportsboat
15 September 2007
Cruisers Yachts go big on helms
15 September 2007
Boat propulsion systems are getting more joystick controls
15 September 2007
Its day two here at the Southampton Boat Show
15 September 2007
Striking new boat Fjord 40 makes waves at boat show
14 September 2007
Dissapointment with MBM's entry to the Honda RYA Media RIB Challenge
14 September 2007
New boats galore on preview day at Southampton
14 September 2007
Welcome to our blog from the Southampton Boat Show
13 September 2007
Its crunch time on the last day of the Collins Stewart Boat Show
14 January 2007
A late report on Maxum's 2100 SC3
13 January 2007
MBM reports on the final weekend of the London Boat Show
13 January 2007
The exhibitors aren't best pleased with the organisation of the inland section at ExCeL
12 January 2007
Barry Gardiner came to ExCeL on a tricky PR mission
12 January 2007
MBM talks to Fairline about its success at the Motor Boat of the Year Awards, and looks ahead to the IPS-only Targa 44
12 January 2007
The boat show is winding up again after the late night opening.........
12 January 2007
It's late night and it's getting busy.....
11 January 2007
The Editor reports on lunch with the National Boat Show organisers
11 January 2007
2007 has seen many changes to the layout and format of the London Boat Show. One week in, are they working?
11 January 2007
Nord West shows off its success at the Motor Boat of the Year awards
10 January 2007
MBM picks three of its favourite starter boats at the show.
10 January 2007
Boat show visitors tell MBM what they
really think of the boat show
9 January 2007
Exhibitors have been giving out some stark warnings to would-be buyers...
9 January 2007
The new Guinness stand is worrying me and where are the inland boats?
9 January 2007
The RNLI announce the winners of their first photographic competition
9 January 2007
Just another weekday but it hasn't stopped the 'genuine boater'
9 January 2007
It all seems a bit quiet wandering through the corrid
8 January 2007
Icom launch a new waterproof handheld VHF radio with added flotation at London Boat Show 2007
8 January 2007
Beneteau's new foray into the sportscruiser market looks set for success
8 January 2007
Motor Boats Monthly talks to Beneteau about the philosophy and technology of its latest launch, the Monte Carlo 37
8 January 2007
Visitors give feedback on the London Boat Show
7 January 2007
Whoever nicked my Dubarrys from outside the Sealine SC38, GIVE THEM BACK!
7 January 2007
Sealine's new head of design discusses the SC38, and the future of the brand
7 January 2007
A round-up of what's happening at the show and what's on the agenda for the MBM team today....
7 January 2007
The new Azimut 47 Flybridge wows Boat Show visitors
6 January 2007
Smokers will need to prepare for a spell outside to get their fix
6 January 2007
Nostalgia is evident at London Boat Show with restored exhibits from Fairline, Sunseeker and Volvo Penta.
6 January 2007
London Boat Show's new creative director explains how he's improved the show to make sure this isn't the last LIBS
6 January 2007
The girls come out to help launch the new Monte Carlo 37
5 January 2007
Sunseeker unveils its new 37-metre monster
5 January 2007
MBM talks to Neil Northmore, Government Affairs Advisor for the RYA, about the future of red diesel
5 January 2007
Why not wander over to the IPC Media stand to meet the MBM team?
4 January 2007
Get your free copy of Motor Boats Monthly at the London Boat Show
4 January 2007
Welcome to Motor Boats Monthly's 'blog' from the London Boat Show
4 January 2007
