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
Reviews
Bavaria 32 Cruiser: A boat built for family fun afloat
Can a practical family cruiser also deliver performance? The Bavaria 32 Cruiser straddles both worlds with ease, says Rachael Sprot
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
XC42: Stunning Scandinavian that still sparkles
The Xcruising range was X-Yachts’ first step in the direction of an out-and-out cruising yacht, but has she stood the test of time? Graham Snook sailed an XC42 to find…
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
Beneteau Oceanis 351: A family boat that’s fun to sail
In the 1990s production cruising yachts got fatter and faster so Beneteau quickly joined the trend by relaunching its popular Oceanis range. Duncan Kent takes the Oceanis 351 out for…
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
£24,000.00
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
£205,647.00
Hanse 400: popular modern performance cruiser
Duncan Kent takes the Hanse 400 for a sail and discovers that this popular modern performance cruiser is quick and powerful but easy to handle