Sailboat Reviews

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.

Saga 409

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.

Seaward 26 RK

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

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.

Headings: Designers’ Conference—Part II

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.

Headings: Designers’ Conference

We interviewed five leading designers of recreational and cruising boats to better understand what considerations reside behind the designs they produce.

X-40

An established European builder offers a strong offshore performer with good looks, a few interesting twists, and only one or two minor flaws.

Headings: Future Fixture or Fancy Fad?

Every four years, solo sailing luminaries assemble in France to race non-stop around the world in the Vende Globe, and the equipment aboard their boats deserves examination as a harbinger of what we may some day see aboard our own boats.

Centurion 40S

Known for strong construction and fast sailboats, Wauquiez presents a well-conceived cruiser-racer with comfort enough to match its performance.

Why Is This 46 Foot Sailboat So Cheap? Hunter 460 Review

Is the Hunter 460 really one of the best-value cruising sailboats on the used market? In this video, we take a deep, honest look...

Latest Sailboat Review

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...