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James Bond would be jealous - this month we've been out in three great getaway boats, the XO 240 RS, Sealegs amphibious RIB and Goldfish 23. We put them through a series of challenges to find out which deserved the title of ultimate sportsboat. Our big boat test this month features the Beneteau Flyer GT49 Fly, a lot of very cool boat for the money. Elsewhere we get on board the Galeon 780 Crystal find out how to spend 48 hours around Portsmouth Harbour. We also take a closer look at Marseille and its surrounds and learn how to navigate when the fog descends Boat Reports New Boats Azimut 55S; Paragon 25 Ranger; Art of Kinetik Antagonist; Mulder 1400; Bavaria Virtess 420; Breedendam MTB fourzero Custom Yachts Codecasa 42 Vintage; Sanlorenzo SL94; ISA 43M Granturismo Test: Ultimate Sportsboat XO 240 RS vs Goldfish 23 vs Sealegs - three unique sportsboats do battle Test: Beneteau Flyer GT49 Fly The French yard has worked hard on its styling and finish and it's paying dividends Test: Galeon 780 Crystal This cool, classy design stands out for all the right reasons Cruising Tales Perfect Weekend: Portsmouth Harbour Packed to the gunwales with maritime history, this harbour also boasts a host of great stop-offs Marseille Magic A wonderfully indented coast makes for truly idyllic cruising in the real South of France Antarctic Adventure Two MBY readers take on a Force 11 in an expedition ship to reach the southernmost point on earth Boat Master Ask MBY Our experts answer your questions New Nav Are marine PCs now a viable alternative to conventional nav kit? New Tech Take part in a new long-life antifoul test Boat Skills - Fog Learn how to use your radar and what to do when fog descends Know How - Weather How will that approaching cold front affect your trip? Legal Aid The consequences of a collision between a PWC and motor boat Our Boats Moving from a Windy 37 to a Duchy 27; Med servicing costs investigated Tried & Tested Weekend wheelie case; lifejacket coat; home weather station; top galley gadgets Used Boat - Princess V42 Find out how this quality cruiser has aged Regulars Latest News RB12 called off; drink boating latest UK News London Boat Show organisers promise more boats; Sealine roadshow kicks off World News Ghost ship sunk; Sunseeker and Spanish dealer split The Truth About... The Cowes to Monte Carlo Race Your MBY Letters to the editor; behind the scenes; the latest from mby.com Columns Cumberlidge on Cruising The incredible composure of some skippers in trouble Testing Times What makes RIBs so popular? Postcards from a Small Island Our columnist recalls a horror crossing of the Irish Sea Murphy's Law Why navigating with a road map is a bad idea I'll Never Forget the Day I took my RIB to Gib!
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