Dick Durham steps aboard one of Dufour’s best sellers, the 36 Classic. Designed for family cruising, she’s fast enough for competitive sailors, too.
Yacht reviews
C-Yacht 10.50
The prestigious Dutch brand C-Yacht has launched a new 36-footer, but does the centre cockpit format work on smaller yachts? Chris Beeson finds out
Bavaria 36
Bavaria is famed for its budget boats. Do they stand the test of time? Dick Durham finds out
Najad 410
After recent upheavals, Najad has found stability again. Does the new 410 reflect the return to brand heritage? Chris Beeson finds out...
Ovni 365
With her tough, aluminium hull, the Ovni 365 can cross oceans, yet her lifting keel and rudder enable her to explore the shallowest creek. Dick Durham steps aboard this amphibious…
Etap 35i
Does the Etap 35i live up to Belgium’s reputation for building unsinkable boats?
Contessa 32
The Contessa is the Queen Mum of British cruising – a much-loved icon that set the benchmark for cruisers when she was designed by David Sadler in 1970...
Bavaria 32
Fresh from a makeover at the hands of Farr Yacht Design and BMW, Bavaria presents its new 32ft cruiser. Chris Beeson puts her through her paces
Arcona 340
The Yachting Monthly team take the Arcona 340 out for a test run...
Ecume de Mer
The sailing qualities of this French pocket cruiser proved so popular that she’s also been built in Japan and Australia.