Pearson 26
A 1970's racer/cruiser that makes a fine, economical boat despite a few problems.
Corsair F-24 MK II
This little sister to the F-27 folding trimaran is flat out fast and well built, but compared to a monohull (and you’ve heard this before), expensive and cramped down below.
New Boat Warranties: How To Work Them in Your Favor
Reader survey responses say, 'Beware the fine print,' especially those dealing with exclusions.
Freedom 32
An easy-to-sail sloop, this Freedom 32 with a fair turn of speed, beamy accommodations and surprising offshore capability.
Maine Cat 30
This cruising catamaran features open living on the bridge deck, above average performance and low maintenance.
Ranger 26
This late 60’s/early 70’s IOR and MORC racer/cruiser was a hot boat in its day, and it still acquits itself reasonably well. But lightweight construction limits the 26’s suitability for offshore.
Stern Boarding: Stairway to Heaven…and the Dinghy
Wish your old boat had a scoop transom with steps? These two PS readers modified their counter and reverse transoms.
Stern Boarding: Stairway to Heaven…and the Dinghy
Wish your old boat had a scoop transom with steps? These two PS readers modified their counter and reverse transoms.
C&C Express 110
The first new C&C since the acquisition of the C&C name by Tartan, the 110 is available with a surprising number of keel and rigging choices. She’s fast and fun to sail, but as a cruiser her stowage comes up short.
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37
This French cruiser has a nice all-wood interior, but a small sail plan for coastal US waters.
Why Sailors Still Want This Slow Old Cruiser – Down East...
In this Practical Sailor boat tour, we take a deep look at the Downeaster 38, also known as the Down East 38, a classic...
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While C&C did not invent the racer/cruiser, the Canadian-based company has remained dedicated for two decades to the concept of the dual-purpose boat. With the notable exception of a few pure cruisers-the relatively low-performance Landfall 35, 42, 43, and 48-a racer-based cruising boat (the Landfall 38), and a real oddball (the Mega 30), most C&Cs have paid at least lip service to contemporary trends in racing boats.
