Sailboats 31-35ft - Page 4 of 8

Shannon Shoalsailer 35

Sailboats 31-35ft February 17, 2006

With just 30 inches of draft, this model simplifies the fine art of gunkhole cruising.

Tartan 3400

Sailboats 31-35ft January 11, 2006

Treading a fine line between speed and comfort, Tim Jackett’s new 34-footer takes advantage of an epoxy hull and carbon spars

Beneteau’s New 343

Sailboats 31-35ft June 7, 2005

A revamp of the 331, this midsize Beneteau's New 343 cruiser has a plain-Jane mien coupled with adequate comfort and surprising performance.

Catalina 350

Sailboats 31-35ft December 10, 2003

The 350 follows the lead of the successful 310, with well-designed space in the saloon, and more comfort for fewer crew. Our test sail was slow, partly due to a battenless main.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32

Sailboats 31-35ft September 17, 2003

The Sun Odyssey 32 and Sun Fast 32i are two versions of the same boat, designed by Philippe Briand. The attractive combination may well capture a good share of the market in this size slot.

Gemini 105Mc

Sailboats 31-35ft April 10, 2003

This is the third version of an already thoughtful design that Tony Smith has been tweaking for years. It's a spacious, stable platform for a fast-cruising couple.

Soverel 33

Sailboats 31-35ft August 7, 2002

With a jumbo sailplan and racing pedigree, this boat owns the light air. And it can be cruised a bit.

Three Big-Three 30s

Sailboats 31-35ft March 11, 2002

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...

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.