Seawind 950: Some Assembly Required
Seawind Catamarans, Australias most successful sail-yacht builder, introduced its new Seawind 950 catamaran last May. Seawind, which recently bought trimaran-maker Corsair, has been building...
The Pros and Cons of a Plumb Bow
ConclusionAs we have often pointed out, yacht design is a cascade of compromises and tradeoffs that allow one attribute to be emphasized at the...
A Look at Sailboat Design: Fin Keels vs. Full Keels
External BallastPerformance-oriented sailors and race-boat designers quickly latched on to hull shapes marked by deep-draft, foil-shaped, high-aspect ratio fin keels. From the late 60s...
PS Boat Review: Island Packet Estero
SystemsJohnson brings his engineering expertise to bear on the Estero’s mechanical systems. The conventional drive train is the most sensible choice for long-term cruising....
Estero’s solid FRP hull, balsa-free deck is built to last
Island Packet Yachts has been building cruising boats for over 32 years. It builds five different hull designs—about 80 boats per year—to American Boat...
New Boat Review: A Look Inside the New Leadership 44
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy has always been a strong advocate of sail training, but for decades, the tall ship Eagle has held center...
Leadership 44 is Strong, Stiff, and Lightweight
The Leadership 44 is built in Morris Yachts’ factory on Mt. Desert Isle, Maine, using advanced building materials and construction. Known for its precision...
New Boat Review: Hunter 33
PerformanceWe tested the boat in protected waters on the Bradenton River, Fla., in 10 to 12 knots northwest wind. A quarter-knot incoming tide was...
Hunter Factory Blends Old and New Technology
The Hunter 33 is built in Alachua, Fla., using high-quality resins and laminates and conventional open molding hand-laminating processes. Hull: Hull construction begins with...
New Boat Review: Beneteau Oceanis 41
Photos courtesy of Beneteau and by Ralph Naranjo
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Beneteau has been building sailboats for 120 years, but it’s unlikely that patriarch Benjamin Beneteau ever envisioned...
What Is The Best Folding Bike For Your Sailboat?
This week we explore what the best folding bike is to keep on your sailboat and compare the time honored Dahon Folding Bike with...
