It sounds obvious, but boats tend to live in a damp environment. Even if you keep yours ashore or in your driveway, damp can still present a problem – just…
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Hanse 460: first test of this luxurious cruiser
First of a new range from new designers, the Hanse 460 is very much a Hanse but also very different. David Harding sees whether the new formula works
Dehler 30 OD: the most fun you can have on the water
Can a one-design offshore racing yacht be suitable for short-handed cruising too? This might actually be the case with the new Dehler 30
GT325: launch preview from British boatyard
The GT325 is the first yacht in years from the British builders GT Yachts. David Harding gets a preview ahead of the cruiser's launch
MG 335: Second-hand secret weapon
One of the most versatile cruiser/racers of the 1980s, the MG 335 is still an excellent buy as a fast, roomy and well-mannered cruiser with plenty of racing potential
Southerly 42 RST: Popular, fast, go-anywhere cruiser
Yachts that combine good performance with shallow draught and a deck saloon are few and far between, making the Southerly 42 RST a popular fast, go-anywhere cruiser
Best boat sandals: 8 sensible summer solutions for sailing footwear
Unless it’s the weather for boots, most people wear deck shoes on a boat. They might be the conventional moccasin type or the newer generation of high-performance deck trainers, but…
Salona 46: ‘Tough, sporty and fighting fit’
As a sporty mid-40, the Salona 46 faces stiff competition but also looks tough, competitively priced and well equipped to make her mark
Hunter Channel 31: A sporty, solidly built cruiser
A solidly built cruiser with a sporty edge and twin-keel option, Hunter’s Channel 31 has been impressing since her launch 22 years ago. David Harding sails one to find out
Sadler 290: A powerful & roomy twin-keeler
When she was launched in 2003, the Sadler 290 was probably the roomiest and most powerful 29ft twin-keeler ever built – and David Harding reckons she still is