Dufour 36 Classic
The now-venerable French production company is back with a line to rival the big US builders.
Owning a Caribbean Charterboat
Symbiosis can exist between the sailor (not to be confused with 'investor') and charter company.
Carroll Marine: A Graceful Bow
Carroll Marine: A Graceful Bow
At the end of June, Carroll Marine—a Bristol, RI boatbuilder and fixture in the sailboat industry for almost 20 years—closed...
Certifications and Ratings: What’s the Deal?
The acronyms alone are enough to drive you nuts: ABYC, ISO, IMCI, ABS, NMMA. And those with real names, what are they: Germanischer Lloyd,...
Three Big-Three 30s
The Beneteau 311, Catalina 310, and Hunter 326 represent what could be called 'entry-level' cruising boats from the major makers, and here's how they could be compared...
Cabo Rico 38: Used Boat Survey
This woody, seaworthy Crealock design has proved a good investment over the years.
Saga 43
This Bob Perry design is a strong amalgam of shapes and functions, all serving real cruising needs.
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43
A company as powerful as Jeanneau can build a big production boat of a quality comparable to custom boats costing much more. The Sun Odyssey 43 fits this description.
Com-Pac 35
Com-Pac Yachts is a Florida builder with a particularly interesting history. The company was formed back in 1957 by W. L. "Hutch" Hutchins, Sr., an entrepreneurial tool-and-die maker who operated a metal-stamping and fabrication shop in St. Louis.
Columbia 9.6
This late '70s coastal cruiser is somewhat plain but structurally sturdy.
The Fastest Cruising Sailboat in the World?
What is the fastest cruising sailboat in the world—and can a monohull really compete with catamarans for speed while still being livable? In this...
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Pearson 37 and 37-2 Used Boat Review
This 1981 Bill Shaw design is a late-IOR racer/cruiser.