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Columbia 30

Sailboat Reviews August 10, 2005

The new Sport Sailer from Columbia Yachts is an avowed attempt to bridge the gap between performance cruisers and purpose-built racers.

Mid-size Inflatables: Mercury Wins

Sailboat Reviews August 10, 2005

Mercury's 240 outperformed six other roll-up inflatables with a dry ride, excellent control, and the lowest price. Bombard's AX2 is good, but short on space. And West Marine's RU-260 is big, but expensive.

Evaluating Marine Surveyors

Sailboat Reviews August 10, 2005

Often taken for granted, the decision to engage a marine surveyor is one of the most important ones you can make. Here's some important advice in advance.

Norseboat 17.5

Sailboat Reviews July 7, 2005

This versatile daysailer combines traditional aesthetics with contemporary construction. The downside? A proper jib would make for better tacking.

Beneteau’s New 343

Sailboat Reviews June 7, 2005

A revamp of the 331, this midsize Beneteau's New 343 cruiser has a plain-Jane mien coupled with adequate comfort and surprising performance.

Saga 409

Sailboat Reviews April 27, 2005

With a bullet-proof hull and a good turn of speed, this Canadian-built boat has a lot to offer serious sailors ... at a serious price.

Hunter 38

Sailboat Reviews April 6, 2005

Hunter's newest midsize offering combines performance and the company's historic attention to comfort. It's faster on paper than comparable boats, and priced to sell.

Seaward 26 RK

Sailboat Reviews March 10, 2005

By no means just a stretch version of Hake Yachts' 25-footer, this new craft features a retractable keel and sensible pricing options.

Headings: Designers’ Conference—Part II

Sailboat Reviews February 7, 2005

Glenn Henderson (Hunter Marine), Tim Jackett (Fairport Marine; C&C and Tartan Yachts), Tony Smith (Performance Cruising), Jim Taylor (Sabre Yachts), and Robert Perry, share insights regarding the deck layouts, accommodations, and construction methods they favor.