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CS 30 stern. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

CS 30 Used Boat Review

Jack and Marilyn Williams moved west from their home province of Ontario in 1977, settling on the Victoria area on Vancouver Island. One priority...
The Hinckley 49 comes in four different cabin layouts, but all feature mahogany or ash, with no bare fiberglass visible. Photo courtesy of Yacht World.

Hinckley 49 Used Boat Review

Alright, we know what some of you are thinking. "A Hinckley? In Practical Sailor?" For those of us with more utilitarian tastes, the "practical"...
The Island Packet 31's wide beam adds to her stability and interior space, while rugged construction offers many decades of cruising adventures.

Island Packet 31 Used Boat Review

In the years since naval architect Bob Johnson founded Island Packet Yachts, he’s developed quite a following. We’ve had many requests to review his...

Hallberg-Rassy 42 Used Boat Review

European boats exported to the United States are generally of above-average quality, simply because the associated costs of marketing and shipping are more easily...

Pearson 37 and 37-2 Used Boat Review

In the decade prior to its demise in 1991, Pearson Yachts was noted for building mainstream cruiser/racers of above average construction with decent sailing...
Keep an eye out for corroded exhaust and signs of water intrusion, which could lead to expensive repairs in the future.

DIY Survey Checklist for Used-Boat Buying

Boat buying is an exciting, maddening exercise that can test the tolerance of even the most patient sailor. Much of the maddening part has...

Valiant 40: Reshaping the Cruising Hull

The Valiant 40 has a long history. In 1972, Nathan Rothman decided to start a boatbuilding business and approached old friend Bob Perry to...

Bristol Channel Cutter 28: Circumnavigator’s Choice

INTRODUCTION Like many sailors, Bill and Cathy Norrie had dreams of sailing the warm waters of the southern oceans, particularly when winter snows beat against...
A cushioned seat in the pushpit allows for all kinds of steering options. Note the proximity of the sail controls to the helmsman's position. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

Hunter 35.5 Legend Used Boat Review

Michael and Gail were not particularly looking to purchase a Hunter Legend 35.5 in early 2020. But they were searching through sailing magazines and...

Pearson Rhodes 41/Rhodes Bounty II Used Sailboat Review

Few designers ever see a set of lines catch on like those belonging to Phil Rhodes classic sloop Altair. Not only did the wooden...

The Cheap Big Cruising Sailboat – Endeavour 42

Interested in a 40-45 foot cruising sailboat? Sailing Florida or the Bahamas and need a shoal draft sailboat that’s big enough to be a...

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Cheoy Lee Clipper 36 & 42 Used Boat Review

Cheoy Lee Shipyards of Hong Kong has been a commercial builder since the early 1900s and is one of the first molders of fiberglass...