Modern Boating and Big Hat Productions head out for a glorious day on the water to give the Seawind 1160 & Seawind Venturer 44 a run for their money. For the full Seawind 1160 boat test see the Oct/Nov '04 edition, and for the Seawind Venturer 44, check the upcoming Dec issue of Modern Boating magazine!

Fishing boat masters Allison are changing tack to add some class to it's already extensive range with the BR540 bowrider. Skipper Dane Jones takes the Modern Boating team through this nifty number...

For Maxum effect, fire her up and let the rumble from the two beefy V8s stir your blood. Hop aboard our cover cruiser for the month as Modern Boating takes you on a guided tour of the Maxum 3700.

Oscar melds high-tech manufacturing with the old world charm of a distinguished gentlemen's club. Is this the finest boat on Sydney Harbour? Decide once you've seen our exclusive video.

This stylish Italian cruiser is built for speed and comfort in all conditions. *Fluffy dice optional. Thanks to John Anderson at Prestige Helicopters. Mobile: 0419 323 665 Email: janderson@prestigehelicopters.com.au

This new wakeboader offers all the performance and goodies but retains an affordable price tag. Wake up wakeboarders!

This import boasts eye catching looks coupled with performance handling. A relatively new face on the Aussie market, but already proving a winner. Check out the 230 Horizon in action!

It's new, it's exciting, and it's set to take the watersport world by storm. It's called Kite Surfing, and is a sport that has to be seen to be believed. If you can't hit the beach, then sit back and just watch.

Not for the faint hearted, the UIM Class 1 World Offshore Championships is an awesome event. Though unlikely to come back with any fish, the Riviera Racing team sure are big fish in a big pond.

Clear and blue windless skies and a crystal clear azure sea set the the stage for this new Princess motoryacht's command performance. Modern Boating courts royalty in this exclusive video. Enjoy.