Sailboat Reviews

C&C 115

The nimble C&C 115 offers good value for the racing sailor.

Finngulf 37

Treading the fine line between racing and cruising.

Shannon Shoalsailer 35

With just 30 inches of draft, this model simplifies the fine art of gunkhole cruising.

Tartan 3400

Treading a fine line between speed and comfort, Tim Jackett’s new 34-footer takes advantage of an epoxy hull and carbon spars

Hunter 45

Hunter’s vision of the comfortable cruiser leads back to a center cockpit design.

Najad 380

A well-built center-cockpit model from Scandinavia offers offshore potential and some nice frills— at a hefty price.

Southerly 110

Beachable yet able to navigate open-ocean waters, this swing-keel vessel offers versatility, if not a lot of horsepower.

Columbia 30

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

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

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.

Has Fountaine Pajot Broken the 44 Foot Catamaran Market

Is the Fountaine Pajot 44 really one of the cheapest ways to buy a brand-new 44-foot cruising catamaran… and if so, what’s the catch?...

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Jeanneau 65 Used Boat Review

From the drawing board of Philippe Briand, a renowned marine architect over the past four decades, comes the Jeanneau Yachts 65. This boat is...