Broker Insight

This blog will explore the Jeanneau NC compared to the Jeanneau Merry Fisher and discuss why you’d choose one over the other, now that size is no limit in the Jeanneau Outboard range, especially following the launch of the new Merry Fisher 1095 in flybridge and hardtop.  These designs are very similar so which boat is right for you?  The NC (New Concept) is a spacious tardis of a boat with sliding rear doors from the saloon to the cockpit and on to the bathing platform. I...

What’s all the fuss about the Jeanneau Marlin 895 and its claim to be the SUV of the sea?    The new Marlin 895 capitalises on its sister’s success, (the 895 Cruiser) by having it all in one neat package - large walk-around side deck, a proper bow cockpit and boarding ladder, with sun pad and cushioned seats in a nearly enclosed circle.   Looking deeper at this award-winner, the Land Rover of the sea analogy starts to become more obvious. The swiss army...

The much-adored Antares range has an ever-larger new flagship - The Antares 11 OB.  The largest yet at over 36ft, this boat has all of the safe seakeeping pedigree but with more living space and comfort for the whole family.   The classic pilothouse silhouette of the Antares line can be found in marinas worldwide. Beneteau’s most popular powerboat range has a rich history with over 47 models launched over the last 40 years. The characteristics that have championed thi...

Beneteau's first outboard option within the Gran Turismo range - The Innovative GT32. This new model is a cross-over breed, designed to be the perfect transition towards an entry-level express cruiser. The result is a boat that boasts the best of both worlds; an open feeling dayboat whilst having all of the comfort and practicality of a hardtop motor yacht. The GT32 makes use of the expansive, full-beam deck layout of the Flyer 10, keeping the semi-walk-through access to the bow from...

Fitted with Volvo Penta’s ultra-reliable D4-300 diesel engines, this high-specification boat strikes the optimum balance between performance and fuel efficiency. The D4-300 is an in-line 4-cylinder, 3.7-litre cubic capacity engine with common-rail fuel injection, double overhead camshafts and turbo blending rock-solid reliability with super performance and excellent fuel efficiency. Morgan Marine believes the Leader 40 fitted with Volvo D4 engines strikes the optimum balance between perfor...

The Lowrance ambassador scheme hosts some of the top anglers in Europe. With a wealth of experience, a variety of fishing styles, and various titles between them, it makes for an impressive lineup!    Latest recruit Andy Mytton, who specialises in freshwater and saltwater predator fishing, has fished some of the most notorious competitions in Europe. We caught up with Andy to find out what got him into fishing and how he hopes that with the help of Lowrance and his own practice...