As a sporty mid-40, the Salona 46 faces stiff competition but also looks tough, competitively priced and well equipped to make her mark
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Best boat dehumidifier: 10 models to keep your boat dry
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…
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
Maxi 1100: Fast and stylish seagoing cruiser
As an understated fast cruiser with racing potential and a nicely appointed interior, the Maxi 1100 has much to recommend her. David Harding reports
Arcona 370: A quality offshore cruiser that eats up the miles
If you’re in search of a capable and competitive 37-footer for offshore sailing, you might like to have a good look at the Arcona 370, says David Harding
Astus 20.5: Fast, fun and affordable trailable trimaran
For fast yet undemanding sailing, easy trailing and simple camper-cruising, the Astus 20.5 trimaran is likely to find wide appeal says David Harding
Dufour 390: ‘Responsive, fun & forgiving to sail’
The Dufour 390 is an impressively roomy cruiser that also offers more performance than you might expect, says David Harding
BTC-22: Half the size, double the fun
As the first sporty 22-footer we have seen from a British builder in a long time, the BTC-22 is set to fill a significant gap in the market, as David…
Salona 380: the 38 footer which has a lot to offer
From a yard that’s still relatively unknown in the UK, the Salona 380 looks set to present the established performance cruisers in this size range with some serious competition, says…