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…
Yacht reviews
Dufour 2800 review: from the archive
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1970s, Dufour was France’s biggest yacht builder, launching a plethora of new models including the Dufour 2800, which superseded the Dufour 27 in 1978.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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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
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
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…