Sailboat Reviews

Compact Weta Trimaran Screeches Past the Big Boys on Biscayne Bay

The new Weta trimaran is designed in New Zealand, built in China, and imported into the U.S. by Nor Banks Sailing of Duck, N.C.SailPlanThe...

Beneteau 46

From the outset, "light" has been a Beneteau strength. With the 46, luminosity continues to be a priority. It has skylights and hatches overhead,...

Boat Review: Buoyant Etap 28s Delivers Modern Form and Function

This is the only sailboat at most boat shows that will remain afloat even with a bucket-sized hole in the bottom. The design team,...

Used Sailboats from the 1970s: Practical Sailor Puts Plastic Classics Under the Microscope

More than 6,500 Catalina 30s have been built since the boat was introduced in 1974, which must be some kind of record. Its design...

Shannon 37 & 39 Vintage

The main difference between the two layouts is the location of the head. In one, the head is aft, at the base of the...

Hanse 400 Boat Review

companionway steps. With the assistance of a couple of gas cylinders, the ladder, and sound-dampened engine box easily lift out of the way. This...

TomCat 9.7. – Practical Sailor New Boat Review: Quality Construction, Unique Engineering and Stability...

test-boats, both monohull and multihull, that surrounded us after the 2007 Miami Boat Show. Sailing through a tack can prove challenging to a multihull...

Sydney Yachts 36CR

 The Sydney 36CR reflects the agony and the ecstasy of modern handicap racing. Her designers aim was a durable, sexy, race-ready boat with hassle-free...

Pearson 32 Boat Review

 The Pearson 32 was launched in 1979, 20 years after the first Carl Alberg-designed Pearson Triton captured market interest at the New York Boat...

Far Harbour 39, Container Yachts Tested

Take an International 110, stretch it out to 39 feet, give it a cambered deck, raised pilothouse, and the interior comforts of a couples...

Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...