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.
Norseboat 17.5
This versatile daysailer combines traditional aesthetics with contemporary construction. The downside? A proper jib would make for better tacking.
Beneteau’s New 343
A revamp of the 331, this midsize Beneteau's New 343 cruiser has a plain-Jane mien coupled with adequate comfort and surprising performance.
Bahamas for $5000? The Watkins 27 foot Sailboat
Is the Watkins 27 the ultimate small cruising sailboat? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Watkins 27 — a classic...
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