In the 1970s, Dufour was France’s biggest yacht builder, launching a plethora of new models including the Dufour 2800, which superseded the Dufour 27 in 1978. More than 1,300 Dufour…
Yacht reviews
Bénéteau First 38 review: From the archive
There are Bénéteaus and Bénéteaus. Traditional sailors will cast a weather eye to the lean and hungry-looking hulls of the First series of yachts, while the comfort-seeker will be well…
Hallberg-Rassy 29 review: from the archive
One of the smallest designs from this prominent Swedish yard, the Hallberg-Rassy 29 is no less an ocean cruiser than her larger stablemates. Duncan Kent reports
Moody 41 DS: A deck saloon that pushes all boundaries
Adopting a fresh approach to deck-saloon design, the Moody 41 DS is an exceptionally roomy cruiser that pushes a lot of boundaries, says David Harding
£382,358.00
Nicholson 32: an ocean-going pedigree that lasts
Built entirely out of GRP, the Nicholson 32’s ocean-going pedigree remains desirable to this day, says Duncan Kent
Head to Head: Hanse 348 & Hanse 418
What do two more metres get you on a boat? Graham Snook sets the Hanse 348 and Hanse 418 against each other to find out
Dufour 425 GL: solid, spacious & ocean capable
Solidly built, spacious and fast, the Dufour 425 GL was one of the most popular boats in Dufour’s Grand Large range, as Duncan Kent discovers
The well balanced and responsive Dufour 30 Classic
Duncan Kent finds out you get plenty for your money in the 30ft coastal cruising market when he looks at the Dufour 30 Classic
The sea kindly Hallberg-Rassy 352
Hallberg-Rassy is known for its sea-kindly and solid boats. Duncan Kent examines the nuances of the popular Hallberg-Rassy 352
Sadler Starlight 35: a solid 35-footer
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