Powerboat Articles

Poole Bay 100: UKOPRA offshore powerboat championship

‘Double Trouble’ (1-88) won the second round of the UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championships on Saturday, taking first place in the “Poole Bay 100.” Powerboats and competitors from the United States and Sweden encountered a tough course as the organizers opted for the Rough Weather Course. This choice was justified when the race was cut short after just four of the five scheduled laps. Early in the race, the Southampton-based team ‘Falcon Multispark’ (1-48), featuring former Formula 2 Grand Prix driver Dean Stoneman, took the lead in their eye-catching yellow Fountain monohull.
Poole Bay 100: UKOPRA offshore powerboat championship
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UKOPRA offshore powerboat championship

16-06-2025

Princess F58 - The Flybridge Yacht

Princess F58: The Flybridge Yacht
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The Princess F58, the crown jewel of Princess Yachts’ F Class lineage, unveiled with style at Boot Düsseldorf 2025. This 59-foot-9-inch (18.2-meter) flybridge stunner, slotted sleekly between the F55 and F65, is the British brand’s latest ode to luxury living on the water. Launched this January in Plymouth, it’s tailored for the jet-set family or the ultimate entertainer, promising coastal chic from the Mediterranean to the British Virgin Islands. Crafted from GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) with cutting-edge techniques, the F58’s hull and superstructure are a lightweight yet robust masterpiece, its elegant lines slicing through the waves with a 4.
01-06-2025

Sunseeker Martinique 36 - An Owner's Review

The Sunseeker Martinique 36, a classic sports cruiser from the renowned British shipyard Sunseeker. I had one of these many years ago and I loved it. Nice and powerful 24 Knots on the plane, (some times a bit faster). It was my first real boat and at the time with a young family it was great. They epitomise luxury and performance for boating enthusiasts. Launched in the late 1980s and early 1990s, this model, designed by Don Shead, measures approximately 10.8 to 11.58 meters in length with a beam of around 3.65 meters, offering a balance of sleek design and practical space. Its GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) hull and planing underwater profile ensure excellent handling, achieving cruising speeds of about 28 knots and a maximum speed of up to 34 knots, depending on engine configuration.
23-05-2025

UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championships

Gary Aldington and Tom Gardner in 'Double Trouble' (1-88) went one better than in 2024 clinching the top position in the opening race of the UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championships with an impressive average speed of 99.35 mph.
23-05-2025

Delving Deep into the Capabilities of the Temo 1000 Electric Outboard: A Hands-On Experience

Exploring the unprecedented power and dynamic performance of the Temo 1000 Electric Outboard, redefining expectations of electric propulsion.
19-05-2025