Duncan Kent examines the enduring appeal of the Sadler Starlight 35 and discovers a yacht that is a delight to sail and built to last
Reviews
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 – the spacious family cruiser
The 40ft yacht market is fierce, so has the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 got what it takes to make an impact on the family cruiser market? Graham Snook heads to the…
ON TEST: Spirit 44e – the sustainable future of sailing?
A wooden boat that blazes a trail for modern technology and sustainability sounds too good to be true. Theo Stocker went to see if she is as good as promised
Chatham Sperrin winter boat shoes
The Sperrin Winter Boat Shoe is Chatham’s twist on its classic boat shoe, we put a pair to the test to see how they stand up to regular on-water use…
Dubarry Commodore X LT moccasin boat shoes
He believes they represent a happy medium between traditional moccasins and their sporty competitors. Theo says: ‘Available in various colours, their key selling point is that these boat shoes are,…
Wauquiez Centurion 48s: ‘a thoroughbred yacht’
Designed by the late Ed Dubois, the Wauquiez Centurion 48s is a fast racer-cruiser that remains popular in the second hand market
Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 45: ‘Speed and quality’
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
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…
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…
Coast 250: The mighty micro cruiser
Producing a boat that planes under power and sails like a thoroughbred has been an elusive quest for decades. Has Swallow Yachts’ Coast 250 succeeded where others have failed? David…