Choosing a motorboat for sea cruising

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Choosing a motorboat suited to coastal and offshore passages, for both continental-based cruisers and UK motorboaters crossing to the continent. Speaker: Andrew Beckett

What makes a good motorboat for cruising at sea? This talk explores the key features and capabilities to consider when choosing a boat for coastal and offshore passages, from seaworthiness and range to comfort and safety. Whether you're looking to extend your cruising horizons or considering a more ambitious voyage, gain practical insights to help you choose a boat that suits your plans and cruise with confidence.

This talk is the third of four talks in our Motorboat Cruising Month (by the Motorboat Section & European Inland Waterways Section) and forms part of the Cruising Knowledge Series which will run over the autumn and winter of 2026-2027.

Motorboat Month talk series

Make sure to tune into the final Motorboat Month Zoom webinar:
1900 hrs, Thursday 26 November - Buying a second-hand boat: a practical guide

Future sessions

We are also exploring the possibility of hosting informal online ‘Chat & Share’ sessions in December 2026, offering attendees the chance to ask further questions, exchange experiences and discuss motorboat cruising in a small-group setting. These additional sessions will be shaped by the interests of participants.

Please note: lectures can be watched live online but we do not generally make recordings available after the event, for a number of reasons relating to time and copyright issues.

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