
Alan Harper
Custom Yachting Contributor
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Sunseeker 76 Yacht: Impressive details back up that stunning first impression
Its predecessor was a hard act to follow but, the latest Sunseeker 76 Yacht lifts expectations to another level. We find out if it delivers...
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Ferretti 780 review: Acres of glass give this luxury yacht a window on the world
Acres of glazing and a choice of layouts ensures the new Ferretti 780 has a truly global outlook, writes Alan Harper
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Azimut Grande 27M: Game-changing ideas abound on luxurious cruiser
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Boat test: Pardo Yacht's Pardo 43
The first motor boat from Italian yacht manufacturer Pardo Yachts is a real head turner and an absolute joy to drive
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Hybrid heaven: Adler's 76 Suprema
Taking diesel electric propulsion to a new level, Adler's 76 Suprema may just be too innovative for the yachting marketplace
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Riva 56 Rivale: A veritable floating sculpture full of surprises
With its unique combination of art and design, of engineering and aesthetics, synonymous with the Italian shipyard Riva, the 56 Rivale provides a boating experience like no other
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Review: Vanquish VQ48
This Dutch yard’s aluminium craft look sensational, but how does the Vanquish VQ48 perform?
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Review: Riva Rivamare
Does the Riva Rivamare have the personality to match its achingly seductive looks?
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From the Editor: February 2003
Few could have imagined, back at the time when I joined the magazine...
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From the Editor: January 2003
Ah, the London Boat Show at Earls Court...
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From the Editor: December 2002
We all do it, we just don’t talk about it. Or so it sometimes seem...
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From the Editor: November 2002
The anniversary of Black Wednesday passed without a hitch. President Dubya didn’t start any wars...
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From the Editor: October 2002
I have received a strongly worded letter from the Maritime...
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From the Editor: September 2002
As the authorities begin to take a keener interest in our leisure time...
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From the Editor: August 2002
The UK Coastguard’s prosecution of the unfortunate owner of Mandator...
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From the Editor: July 2002
If all that's required for bureaucracy to triumph is for good men to do nothing...
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From the Editor: June 2002
Safety on board is a mix of experience, forethought and ritual...
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From the Editor: May 2002
Save £40,000! Not just an easy way to get your attention...
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From the Editor: April 2002
There’s nothing like a bit of robust name-calling to get the new boating season off to a flying start...