Andrew Williams interview

In this video, MBM catches up with Andrew Williams, managing director of National Boat Shows, and talks about how this year's Southampton is going and if NBS is worried about the new Earls Court Boat Show.

Rob Stevens interview

MBM talks with Rob Stevens, chief executive of the British Marine Federation, about Peters Opal, red diesel and the general health of the leisure marine sector.

Lord Drayson interview

Lord Drayson, Minister of State with special responsibility for the marine sector talks to MBM about boating, rergulation and red diesel

Southampton Boat Show in 10 minutes!

Can't make it to the boat show? Don't panic, follow MBM's roving reporter as he covers every inch of the show in 10 minutes! And keep your eye out for the motley cast of characters he meets along the way.

Yellowfin
Yellowfin made an impressive boat show debut. The Variable Surface Drive was showcased in a RIB, going sideways, turning on itself and generally performing unlikely manoeuvres.

Fjord 40
This Fjord 40 is undoubtedly one of the more striking boats at the show, which is why we decided to film it and have a chat withh the man responsible for its interior design.

Sealine SC35
Sealine has really thrown down the style gauntlet for its new SC35. There are many sportscruisers out there claiming to offer new designs and advanced layouts but this is the real deal. Outside it’s fantastically brave, onboard its simply huge with an ice cool cockpit set inside that convertible frame while below decks the SC35’s clean elegance is on a par with a 40-footer. And the handling is not that bad either as you will see. Look out for the full and exclusive test in November's MBM, out 18 October.

Sealine SC38
The second SC model from Sealine hits the wet stuff and it looks fantastic, with a new metallic paint job and a suitably sharp interior to admire. But its the no fuss convertible hood and some enthralling on water handling that really set this boat out from the sportscruiser crowd. It might just be the best performing Sealine yet.

Azimut 47
Azimut has launched a full frontal attack on the 50-foot flybridge market with its new 47. The big question however, is has this Italian builder missed a trick by not pushing for a full beam master cabin? Don't forget to pick up MBM's June issue (out 17 May).  

Bavaria 30 Sport
Following on for the popular 29, Bavaria has high hopes for its new 30 Sport. A new interior and Med-style cockpit are the big changes but how does this sportscruiser handle on the water? See the full test in MBM's May issue.  

Beneteau Monte Carlo 37
World exclusive footage of the exciting new Monte Carlo 37 on test with MBM. Check out how this new stepped hull sportscruiser handles, the full test will be avaialble in April's Motor Boats Monthly out 15th March 2007.

Looking back on the Boat Show
In an exclusive interview with London Boat Show's organisers, MBM asks: was the show a success?

Fairline Targa 44: coming soon
MBM talks to Fairline's CEO about the company's success in this year's Motor Boat of the Year Awards, plus the upcoming IPS-only Targa 44.

Impressions of the boat show
A selection of visitors to the Collins Stewart London Boat Show give their verdicts on the event and tell us about their favourite boat show bits.

Beneteau's new sportscruisers
The UK launch of the Monte Carlo 37 marks a move by Beneteau into the competitive world of sportscruisers - but what can they offer that the competition can't?

Behind the scenes with the SC38
With its 'convertible' roof system, the new Sealine SC38 is the natural progression from the hugely popular SC29. MBM talks to Sealine's new head of design about the SC38, and the future

London Boat Show
The show's new creative director talks about the improvements to this year's event, and why this could be the 'last-chance saloon' for the marine industry's capital showpiece.

Red diesel exclusive
MBM talks to the RYA’s government affairs advisor at the London Boat Show about red diesel and what happens next.

Rodman 1040
This very capable sportsfisher was put through its paces outside Chichester Bar, and performed admirably. Look out for the full review in February's MBM.
MBM Tested: February 2007