You’ll either love it or hate it. There is little doubt that the Sunbeam 32.1 is a Marmite boat, and that’s exactly what her creators set out to build. With…
Yacht reviews
Hanse 410 review: Spacious sailing with dreamy luxury
The Hanse 410 appeared on the scene with a clear family resemblance and spaciousness ideal for speeding along. When the Hanse 460 was launched two years ago, she represented a…
Pointer 30 review: ‘not your average cruising boat’
Yachts of 30 feet or under are exciting, including the Pointer 30. Something about their (relatively) diminutive size makes them reminiscent of childhood adventures. They’re also intriguing from a design…
Dufour 37 review: Cruiser with all the latest trends
The latest offering by Dufour, the Dufour 37 offers a hull shape that points to the direction of travel in the cruising market. You don’t have to be a dedicated…
Bavaria C46 review: Space and performance
There’s no denying that the Bavaria C46 is a beast of a boat. Bluff bowed, big and powerful, she has more volume than almost any boat her size. In some…
Sagitta 30 review: Good performance and roomy accommodation
For some monohull sailors, multihulls are still from a different planet, or perhaps even a different galaxy. Despite the increasing popularity and acceptance of catamarans as charter boats, many of…
Saffier SE 24 first look: a fun little speedster
Dutch yard Saffier really knows how to make fun, fast boats that are a doddle to sail solo or shorthanded. The Saffier SE 24 features a hull that is wide…
Sunbeam 29.1 first look: stylish weekender
We covered the Sunbeam 32.1 recently, and hot on its heels is a smaller sibling, the Sunbeam 29.1, as this long-running Austrian yard updates is range of ultra-modern, stylish weekenders.…
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 review
Age comes to us all, and with it a certain softening of our midships. After almost 40 years of the Sun Odyssey line, you could be forgiven for thinking Jeanneau’s…
Southerly 32 review: one of the most sought after cruisers
Owning a boat that can float in knee-deep water opens up all sorts of possibilities. Whether that matters to you depends on the sort of sailing you do, but for…