Designed as a base for everything from a dayboat to a three-cabin cruiser, is she jack-of-all-trades? Chris Beeson finds out
Reviews
The most boat for your money? Bavaria C38 yacht test
Competition is hot for high-volume cruisers, but have Bavaria built a boat that is fun to sail as well as spacious and affordable? Theo Stocker took her for a spin…
Beneteau Oceanis 35 review: from the archive
The new Beneteau Oceanis 35 offers ‘three boats in one hull’. But do they work? Graham Snook heads to Palma to find out
Moody S38: a good all-round family cruising boat
Looking for a good all-round family cruising boat with a good turn of speed, there are plenty of strong contenders, including the Moody S38
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45DS review: from the archive
Just how well would a high-volume cruiser designed predominantly for warmer waters handle the tough conditions often found off Scotland? It was the question I pondered as I drove north…
Bénéteau Océanis 41.1 review: from the archive
Charter yachts have a tough life. Every week is someone’s annual holiday and the boats are worked non-stop throughout the season, so the new Bénéteau Océanis 41.1 is naturally built…
Bénéteau Océanis 43 review: from the archive
Bénéteau chose the Valencia base of America’s Cup defender Alinghi to introduce the latest offering in the Oceanis range, the Bénéteau Océanis 43. It was a smart idea for two…
Bénéteau First 35 review: from the archive
The Bénéteau First range has been making waves in the cruiser racer market. But does their latest offering, the Bénéteau First 35 deliver all that has been promised? The Sydney-Hobart…
Hallberg-Rassy 310 review: from the archive
With her windscreen, blue stripe, brass rubbing strake and sumptuous finish, there’s no mistaking the origins of the Hallbery-Rassy 310, but beneath the solidly seamanlike traditions that have made Hallberg-Rassy…
Hallberg-Rassy 372 review: from the archive
In survey after survey, YM readers have voted a Hallberg-Rassy as their dream yacht. The brand means comfort, quality and reliability – yachts you can depend upon. When we saw…