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We have reached the last issue of a very special year. Yes, because in 2025 Boats by Motor celebrated its first 35 years. You know this and we have told you about it many times, but we can also tell you that “the party” is not over yet. On the wave of enthusiasm for next year we have decided to do one more issue. So there will be seven issues that we will prepare during the year.
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An “effort,” let’s call it that, that will allow us to expand the content we tell you about, keep you up to date on news and much, much more. We’ve digressed. Back to us: here’s a preview of all the best from issue 47 (December-January) of Barche a Motore, available now on newsstands and digitally.
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Let’s start with the editorial:
They are the phenomenon of the moment, but why is everyone crazy about powercats? Sailor Enrico Tettamanti, who has been around the world in multihulls, tells us. Find out, then, which are the best 10- to 24-meter catamarans for all tastes on the market. From page 26
We scoured the accessories market among trade shows, ship chandlers and docks hunting for the best new products to upgrade your boat. We have selected for you 77 “top” products from Italian and foreign companies that cannot be missed on board in 2026. We present them to you in the next 20 pages divided category by category and explain why they make your boating life easier. From page 52
Luca Bassani is no longer “Mr. Wally.” Yet, the inventor of the modern powerboat does not stop and continues to imagine the future, including mooring islands instead of harbors, China, homes, regrets, celebrities, foils, sailors versus motorists, catamarans, and places of the heart. And do you know how the name Wally came about? From page 82
De Antonio D60 test
Lots of volume, surprising new layout solutions, and also beautiful performance for the Catalan brand’s new 18-meter walkaround. From page 92
Test Ranieri Int. Cayman 50.0 Hard Top
The Soverato shipyard has outdone itself with a pure dinghy despite its 15 meters. Spoiler alert: it can go serenely at over 60 knots of speed. We stopped at 58, but the beauty is how much fun it is. From page 100
Test Scanner Envy 1300
She sails well, fast and safe as you would expect from a maxi-rib. The details, however, are taken care of as on a luxury yacht. Plus, if you want, it also takes you on a short cruise. From page 106
Everyone is fishing this winter!
You don’t need an 80-foot fisherman to fish from a boat! Anyone can do it with a few simple tricks. Starting with this issue, we tell you how, depending on the season, you should gear up to have fun with your boat as well. We start with one of the easiest and most fun techniques, inshore cephalopod fishing. From page 112
Many Thanks
This issue concludes the tribute to the companies and people who have made Barche a Motore great over the past 35 years allowing it to be born, grow, and become great up to this anniversary. In these pages you will find an important contribution to the knowledge of the multifaceted world of motors on the water that allows us all to go to sea, in all forms and contexts. From page 120.
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