The Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro and Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv go head-to-head in a full 2026 comparison built for Med motor boaters. We test display performance, rough-water controls, chart flexibility and system integration — from the helm, not the chandlery.
The Fjord 41 XL and XP share the same award-winning hull — but they answer very different questions about how you cruise the Med. We break down the diesel vs outboard decision from the helm, with real specs, real prices, and real Mediterranean conditions.
From the Axopar 37 Cross Cabin to the Fairline Targa 45 Open, these are the best boats under 300k euros for Mediterranean cruising — tested in real Med conditions by skippers who know these waters. Find out which hull suits your cruising style before you buy.
From Porto Cervo’s tight berths to long Adriatic passages, the IPS vs shaft drive debate shapes every Med boat purchase. We cut through the boatyard folklore with real data, real boats, and hard-won skipper experience.
We took the Axopar 37 XC Cross Cabin through the Adriatic, the Aegean, and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez — and we’re telling you everything, including the parts the brochure leaves out. This is the honest owner’s perspective you’ve been looking for.
