Give or treat yourself to a subscription to Boats in Motion print + digital and for only 39 euros a year you get the magazine at home plus read it on your PC, smartphone and tablet. With a sea of advantages.
The new issue of Barche a Motore, the October-November issue, is now on newsstands and digital!
We take you on a tour of the newest boats presented at the boat shows, featuring the very latest 8- to 20-meter boats, to guide you in choosing which model to buy.
Inside the new issue of Barche a Motore you will find our test of Ranieri International’s Next 255 LX and all the very latest from 8 to 20 meters.
In the magazine we also look back over Wally’s 30-year history, tell you about top destinations even out of season, rediscover Pilar, Ernest Hemingway’s fishing boat, and give you tips for sailing inshore.
And so much more! Don’t miss out: subscribe now for only €39 (paper + digital) for one year!
We help you understand how much a boat really costs from the starting price to the final price. From page 50
Today’s fishing had already been “invented” by Ernest Hemingway, almost 100 years ago.
The story of the writer-fisherman and his revolutionary boat, Pilar. From page 64
Exploring, sailing in style or spending a day on the sea?
These are the new models that are most representative of market trends in which we see growth in livable space on board, versatility, but also the ability to customize.
The eight iconic boats for 2025 from 8 to 20 meters. From page 78
Hydrogen, the gasoline of tomorrow.
We’ve seen it up close with the supercatamarans that chase boats at the America’s Cup. Here’s how it works. From page 96
A versatile vessel, brilliant in performance, but also extremely functional and devoted to cruising. From page 102
In boating, there is a “before” and an “after” Wally.
So the brand founded in 1994 changed the world of boats forever. From page 108
What happens to sea and wind when they encounter capes, islands, low coasts or high cliffs?
Short practical handbook on the basic elements of meteorology for coastal cruising.
Some tips (and even a bit of “philosophy”) to make summer cruising more fun and safer. From page 122
Even in October, set sail for a cruise without going to the “antipodes”: here are the top destinations in the Mare Nostrum with the perfect climate. From page 140
Don’t miss out: subscribe now for only €39 (paper + digital) for one year!
Sign up for our Newsletter
Powerboats, its stories, from small open to motoryachts. Sign up now for our free newsletter and receive the best news selected by the editorial staff each week. Enter your email below, agree to the Privacy Policy and click the “sign me up” button.
Welcome to the special Classic Boat Archive section, where Boats by Motor opens for you its paper archive where hundreds and hundreds of boats we have tested, presented and reviewed in the magazine’s more than 35-year history are kept. Technical data, original boat data sheets, including engines and performance. In short, a database (constantly being
From the Genoa Boat Show come five new models that showcase very different ways of enjoying the sea: sporty walkarounds, convertible cruisers, and yachts designed to combine performance, comfort, and versatility. From the 12.70-meter Marcopolo MP12 to the nearly 16-meter Gran Turismo 50, here are the models to keep an eye on. Vertex Quarantacinque TT
The Genoa Boat Show is showcasing some of the most interesting new models for those looking for a boat that lets them truly experience the sea. From fast cruisers to cruise shuttles, including sportier yachts and designs focused on long-range comfort, these five models each offer a unique take on livability and life on board.
Motor catamarans are now known as the perfect cruising boats, thanks to a combination of comfort, stability, and spacious living areas. But they’re not just that. At the Genoa Boat Show (October 1–6), you can see a variety of very different models: from fast cruisers capable of exceeding 50 knots to models designed for long,
