The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42 promises speed and exceptional build quality. Graham Snook went to see if she had the wow factor on the water
Graham Snook
Technical Editor
The ‘mini superyacht’: meet the Najad 395 AC
Brand new from the lead keel up, Najad's new 395 and her centre-cockpit sister are billed as 'mini superyachts'. At 40ft, do they live up to the promise? Graham Snook…
X40 test: A reminder of how good a sub-40ft yacht can feel
Light winds don’t usually make for fast or enjoyable boat tests, but most boats tested aren’t like X-Yachts’ new X40. Graham Snook heads to Denmark to put her through her…
X40 test: A reminder of how good a sub-40ft yacht can feel
Light winds don’t usually make for fast or enjoyable boat tests, but most boats tested aren’t like X-Yachts’ new X40. Graham Snook heads to Denmark to put her through her…
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
Does Beneteau’s new entry-level Oceanis redefine what owners should expect from smaller yachts? Graham Snook travelled to Les Sables d’Olonne to find out
J/99
J-Boats has a strong racing pedigree but can the new J/99 cut the mustard for cruisers? Graham Snook put it through its paces to find out
Arcona 435
Swedish yachts are renowned the world over for their quality, but not necessarily for their speed. Graham Snook tests the Arcona 435 to see why this needs to change
Hanse 458
In a year when an unprecedented number of mid-40-foot yachts have been launched, Hanse has thrown its hat into the ring with the 458, but is she up to the…
Saffier SC 8m
Do the best things come in small packages? If they’re pocket cruisers like the Saffier Sc 8m, the answer is yes
Lighthouse Software Upgrade
From a selection of the latest kit in Yachting Monthly’s New Gear pages