24-knot maximum speed, surfing in 6 seconds at 9 knots. What these data have to do with a tender? At first sight nothing, especially is we only focus on a classic concept of tender: a
It’s a little hard to get used to the idea that what we’re testing can be conceived as a luxury tender. Yet, the Zar 49 SL, where the initials stand for Sport Luxury line, is
The fleet of Absolute Yachts docked at Marina di Varazze is majestic. There are several boats docked stern-to that grandstand along the dock as a sign of the great success the Italian shipyard is obtaining all around the
After a hard weekend of storms, Cannes offers us a little taste of summer in these days of April. Rough sea, wind and rain have characterized the last two days that Jeanneau team has spent
When you experience a sea trial, it is not always easy to not get involved by the surrounding environment. The measurement of objective data related to the conditions of our sailing experience therefore protects us
A luxury tender? Or a real classic sporty day cruiser? Or both? All these questions raised during our sea trial in Miami and, after all, they all contribute to outline the versatility of this Rio
The lab-boat of Boatandboats.com, the Comet 460 Daydreamer, has undergone any kind of preparation and installation in our test centre, the Alpha Shipyard in the Marina di Varazze, before sailing off for a long cruise
Italian Style has different expressions in the US. Among them, there’s certainly Rio Yachts, a brand which has made the history of the Italian boat industry. The reasons are the same which have marked the success
The two small towers, a red and a green one, of the lights marking the entrance of Portorosa appear from both sides. The new Elan Gt5 slides over the calm water, sheltered by the gulf especially
What are her main strengths? First of all, handling. Despite her considerable displacement and generous volumes, the new Ferretti 450, suitable for a pure cruise, always ensures a funny steering. That was a little surprise to
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