Sailboat Reviews

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37

This French cruiser has a nice all-wood interior, but a small sail plan for coastal US waters.

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Internal vs. External Ballast. Lloyds and CE.

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Bruce vs. Claw. Keel Depth.

Ericson 32

A look at both the 1969 and 1985 designs by Bruce King finds more to like about the later model boat.

Cheoy Lee Offshore 41

An innovative Ray Richards design built by the earliest Asian yard is a rock solid cruiser, but with a lot of teak to maintain as well as potentially troublesome metalwork.

GAM SS-2 Top Short VHF Antenna

Among 8' 6db models, the Shakespeare 5225XT performed perfectly. Others that rated well include the Shakespeare 5399, Digital 528-VW and the Antenex 4-footer.

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Cored Hull ConcernI write in hopes that you will be able to tackle a fundamental question. Our family, which has been involved one way...

Consumer Alert: Surveyor Problem

I purchased a 1990 Beneteau in Florida in 1995 for $75,000 that had been in charter for five years in Tortola. The boat was...

MacGregor 26 (newer model)

The successor to the earlier MacGregor 26 does 20 knots with a 50-hp. outboard motor.

Catalina 30

The entire Catalina line is extremely popular with new boat dealers, who are required by Catalina to represent other lines as well. Usually, the Catalina line is priced about 5% lower than a comparably equipped boat of the same size and type from other manufacturers.

Why Sailors Love to Hate the MacGregor 26

The MacGregor 26 might be the most controversial sailboat ever built. Half sailboat. Half powerboat. Water ballast. A 50-horsepower outboard. Capable of sailing… and...

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Catalina Morgan 440 Used Boat Review

The Catalina Morgan 440 is a massive ocean-capable design from the drafting board of Gerry Douglas, a prolific designer for Catalina Yachts for over...