Boat-spotting by the piece
Every September, the cream of the yachting industry gathers in Cannes for the world’s largest in-water boat show. We were there too, and got to try out the latest models right on the spot. From morning till night, we were often rushing across the jetties so as not to miss any of the countless premieres. But there was still time to discuss the latest trends. Here are the key new releases for 2027.
The owner is the one doing it themselves
Fortunately, the mechanics of smaller four-stroke outboard engines are still fairly straightforward, so you can carry out an inspection yourself. Now is the perfect time to do this, when the boat is taken out of the water and being put into storage for the winter. BOOTE editor Ole Puls (left) knows exactly what maintenance work needs to be carried out.
Where Love Lands
BOOTE reader Andreas Hahn (left) discovered his chosen vessel in the City of Love: a 15-metre-long, second-hand Piper Dutch Barge, moored in Paris. From there, the vessel now had to make its way to Berlin. Ahead lay more than 1,500 kilometres of canals and rivers, a good 100 locks – and a few surprises. That would probably have put others off buying it. Hahn, however, followed his heart.
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Magazine
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Pros and Cons
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List of nominees
The 34 nominees for the coveted ‘European Powerboat of the Year 2027’ award have been announced.
A day in the life of a boat patrol officer
A specialist unit tracks down stolen boats and the perpetrators. An investigator tells the story.
Attempts to make advances
Episode 2 of our series on the basics of collision avoidance: situational awareness.
Welcome to the club!
We present three exciting new entries in the latest ranking of the world’s 200 largest megayachts.
Plugged in
All-electric: fishing for zander in the Netherlands with an electric fishing boat and electric pick-up.
Up to my neck in mud
Silted-up harbours, narrow tidal windows: a battle against the silt following the deepening of the Elbe.
Power and Performance
Faster and more efficient thanks to smart engine management: an expert reveals how he optimises powertrain systems.
Tall tales
Column: A sea dog tells incredible stories on the ‘Späte Liebe’.
Good second-hand items
Jet skis ranging from 5,000 to 24,000 euros: the Yamaha WaveRunner JetBlaster and three Sea-Doos.
Treasure hunt
The Special Boat: how the wreck of a rare Chris-Craft 26' Special Race Boat was given a new lease of life.
Travel
A glimpse of paradise
Leeward Islands: a charter trip in the Caribbean from St Martin to Guadeloupe.
Shores and Dreams
A BOOTE reader is transporting his 15-metre Piper Boat from Paris to Berlin.
Test
Sporty living
The Absolute Navetta 58 aims to combine agile handling with living comfort. Our test will reveal whether it succeeds.
That’s all it takes
With the 480 CC, Terhi is launching a centre-console version of one of its largest models. We put it through its paces.
Technology
Docking without a steering position
Smartdock app review: Manoeuvring with a swipe of the finger – how well does it work?
Maintaining outboard motors
What is important to bear in mind during the annual inspection, and which tasks owners can carry out themselves.