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In the May issue of MBM we have a bumper trailboat and RIB special. We also test the Monte Carlo 42, two 7.6 Cobra RIBS go head-to-head and we put all the latest gear through its paces, plus kicking off our new eight-part practical series, we look at labour rates

Latest news
Bear Grylls takes on the Northwest Passage in a RIB; Genmar boss comes clean; a leisure boater pays the price for driving the wrong way up the Dover Straits; and British Waterways welcomes the Budget

Making waves
This month we take a look at Jeanneau's NC11 and Antaris' stealthy aluminium sportsboat, the Bronson 28

Beneteau Monte Carlo 42
Can this stylish cruiser deliver where other models have left us wanting more? Editor Carl Richardson finds out

Trailboat & RIB special

Owner's report
Chris and Shirley Grieve love the freedom of trailboating and have no plans to go bigger

Group test
We rate the Boston Whaler 190 Montauk, a Sessa Key Largo 24, the Trophy 2203CC and a Beneteau Flyer 650 Open

Boats on test
Two 7.6 Cobra RIBs go head-to-head in the ultimate power challenge

Long-term test - Redbay Stormforce 650
Are two drives better than one? The Cruising Club puts its first twin-engined support RIB to the test

Bryant 210 and Bryant 233
We put two sleek-looking sportsboats from a relatively unknown US builder through their paces in the Solent

Cruising - Poole weekender
With miles of sheltered water, a World Heritage coastline and a network of thriving marinas, Poole Harbour is a dream destination

Buying incentive
Honda's free powerboat training courses are one of the industry's best kept secrets

Servicing your trailer
Our expert shows you step-by-step how to maintain this most vital piece of equipment

MBM skipper
In our trailboat and RIB special we explain how, where and when to launch and look at the most vital elements of towing

Cruising: French exchange
With short hops and a Continental approach to cruising, keeping your boat in France will seem like one long holiday

New gear
An underwater camera and a battery-assisted folding bike are featured in this month's roundup of all the latest marine kit

Tried & tested
A wireless music speaker and a fender cushion gets a thorough bashing

Ask the experts
What's the best kind of rope? What am I entitled to if a buyer pulls out? These are just two of the questions answered this month by our panel of experts

NEW PRACTICAL SERIES Labour rates
An eight-part practical series looking at some of the most common jobs that boatowners need carried out and how much you should be paying for them

Used boats
We explore the highs and lows of Britain's favourite sportsboat builder and get to grips with two iconic models, the Arrowflyte 14 GTO and the Arrowbolt 21 GTS

Plus: all the usuals, including your letters to the editor, MBM's secret salesman, our new page of fun and trivia, Cruising Club information and the ever-amusing back-page confession