The Pointer 25 has also been around since 2015, but has proved perennially popular for the Dutch builder Jachtweerf Heeg, particularly on the sheltered waters of the Netherlands. As with…
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First look: Tide 25
The Tide 25, built by MFH in north Germany – began its life as a Dehler SQ25, but the mould was sold off when that company hit hard times. Plumb…
Sigma 38 review: a sheep in wolf’s clothing?
The Sigma 38 plays tricks on me. No matter how long I look, I can’t decide whether it’s a sharp-nosed racer or a gently curved cruiser. Seen from the bow…
Dehler 46SQ review: improvements all round
Powering to windward in one of the breeziest starts to a winter I can remember, it was hard to tell what was rain and what was spray. Sunshine and a…
£587,000.00
First look: Saare 41.2 third 40 footer in the range
After a change of ownership, Saare is back with the Saare 41.2, adding a third option to their range of 41-footers, as this will co-exist alongside the 41 aft cockpit,…
£414,220.00
First look: Dufour 41 – better performance and simpler maintenance
The new Dufour 41 follows hot on the heels of the Dufour 37 in terms of design, focusing on more space, better performance and simpler maintenance. There’s more living space…
First look: Elan Impression 43 – sleek and stylish family cruiser
Slovenian built Elan Yachts have been building the Elan Impression 43 in one form or another for nearly 20 years, most recently the Impression 434 but guises included the 45…
Hanse 388 review: a comfortable and elegantly styled yacht
When buying a new boat, it might be tempting to choose the most up-to-date model you can find within your size and price range. Why not take advantage of the…
£200,000.00
First look: Bavaria C46 – proven concept, bigger size
We tested the latest Bavaria C45 in 2018, which at the time was the first Cossutti designed Bavaria in that size range. Just five years later, Bavaria are bringing out…
Astus 22.5 review: sporty little trimaran for the weekend?
Small multihulls like the Astus 22.5 can be remarkable boats in which you can do remarkable things. Like Richard and Lilian Woods: each sailing one of their own Woods-designed Strider…
£67,575.00