Sea Sprite
The Sea Sprite 23 is a trim but rugged daysailer-overnighter from naval architect Carl A. Alberg that enjoyed a 25-year production run under several...
Catalina 27
Catalina Yachts is a strange company. The builder does no advertising—it’s left up to the local dealers. The operation is owned and run by...
Alberg 30
The Alberg 30 was in continous production from 1962 until 1987, an impressive run of 25 years. Made the entire time by the original...
Balboa 26 Used Boat Test
As with all of Lyle Hess designs, the Balboa 26 statistics reveal the underpinnings of a seaworthy coastal cruiser. The Balboas 3,600-pound displacement includes...
S2 9.2
The history of S2 Yachts is in many ways a parable for the modern fiberglass sailboat industry. Begun in 1974 by an experienced fiberglass...
The J/80
We imagine Rod and Bob Johnstone of J/ Boats faced a dilemma back in 1991 when they prepared to introduce a new line of...
Melges 24
If sailboats were defined in human terms, the Melges 24 could easily be described as having the attributes of a precocious three-year-old who hadn’t...
Chrysler 22
We’re still not sure if there’s a nationwide resurgence of interest in trailer sailers, but judging from the mail we receive, it certainly seems...
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,...
Nonsuch 30
The Nonsuch 30 is an oddity. She is a fin keeled, spade ruddered boat with an unstayed wishbone cat rig. Weird.
She was built in...
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...
