Jack Haines

Oct 9, 2024 | yachtbuyer.com | Jack Haines

PRO Yachting Journalist Jack is YachtBuyer's Reviews Director. He is a writer, editor and presenter with 15 years’ experience testing hundreds of motorboats of all shapes and sizes, from 20ft RIBs to 120ft yachts (and even the Royal Navy Frigate HMS Sutherland). Formerly Deputy Editor of Motor Boat & Yachting magazine, where he was in charge of boat testing, Jack also judged and hosted the Motor Boat Awards for over a decade.

Sep 26, 2024 | yachtbuyer.com | Callum Brook-Jones |Jack Haines |David Price

As the Monaco Yacht Show 2024 continues, YachtBuyer takes a look at the standout yacht helms on display, focusing on their ergonomic designs, advanced control panels, and elegantly upholstered captain's chairs. This year's event hosts some of the world’s finest superyachts and boats, each showcasing an exquisite helm (or two) that combines functionality with style. The lower helm found on the Pershing GTX116 screams innovation.

Aug 6, 2024 | yachtbuyer.com | Jack Haines

Built by Riviera, Australia's largest yacht manufacturer, this boat is designed for both leisure cruising and sportsfishing. Priced at $3,500,000, this yacht is a tool - but an incredibly luxurious one. This model, based on the 585 SUV, is in many ways the essence of Riviera. It's an enclosed flybridge design that is aimed at the owner/operator; big enough to see you through challenging seas but small enough to handle as a couple.

Aug 2, 2024 | yachtbuyer.com | Jack Haines

The 580 bridges what was a yawning gap between the entry-level (if you can call it that) 500 and the 670. Ferretti is on a roll with its recent designs and the 580 bucks the trend for towering topsides and skyscraper superstructures in the sector with a profile that is commendably rakish and imbued with timeless elegance. It is a great-looking boat but in maintaining those svelte lines are there compromises inside? Read on to find out.

Jul 30, 2024 | yachtbuyer.com | Jack Haines

Solaris Power is currently building some of the best-looking boats in the industry, and the latest model is 52 Coupé. This model builds on the 52 Open, but now with a fully enclosed wheelhouse, making it a good choice for those who want the 52's design but would like the flexibility to cruise all year round. Downstairs, the open-plan layout is brilliant for families and comes in a two-cabin or three-cabin layout, and in the engine room, there is the choice between Volvo Penta IPS650s or IPS800s.