Etap 37s
This Belgian-built sloop offers style and comfort—as well as a nice turn of speed—in an 'unsinkable' package, but its high freeboard and low lifelines give us pause.
Life on the Edge—State of the Art Boatbuilding
Most of us have boats built of fiberglass and have only a vague idea that the hard outer surface is made of gelcoat. Beyond that, our knowledge of the boatbuilding process approaches zero.
Life on the EdgeState of the Art Boatbuilding
Most of us have boats built of fiberglass and have only a vague idea that the hard outer surface is made of gelcoat. Beyond that, our knowledge of the boatbuilding process approaches zero.
Hunter 216
Trailerable and sporty, Hunter's new 21-footer is looking to garner market share.
Telstar 28
Though a predecessor went by the Telstar name in the '80s, the T2 is brand new in every sense.
Airdeck Rollup Boats
In a test of seven roll-up boats with inflatable decks and keels, the Zodiac Cadet 310FR ACTI-V was the top choice. Best Buy honors go to the Mercury 310 Airdeck Hypalon.
Headings: Canting Ballast Keels
There's no question that they work, but there are still issues being worked out in the upper reaches of the racing game that will take time to trickle down.
C&C 29
Produced in two decidedly different versions, this boat sold well behind the C&C name. The original MK I design was a good light-air boat, but was a handful in heavy air.
Headings: State of the Art
With this column we begin a long-term exploration of modern boat designs and systems, intended to keep us up-to-date on which advancements are within reach—and worth reaching.
Hanse 371
Moderate in design, easy to sail, and built to take hard knocks, this German import is also nicely priced.
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