Go big or go home? Well Magnus Rassy has decreed that Hallberg-Rassy needed a new flagship, and this is it – the largest yacht that the Swedish has ever built,…
Yacht reviews
Moody DS48 first look: unlike any other cruising yacht
Indulge me. I know £1.2million is a lot of money, but this boat is unlike any other cruising boat on sale at the moment. The Moody DS48 spares no expense,…
Swallow Yachts Bay Cruiser 21 first look: Innovative little trailer sailer
Over the years, Swallow Yachts have carved out a particular niche for themselves. Built in ply or GRP and coupled with powerful sail plans and carbon masts, their hard-chined hulls…
Dufour 44 first look: Space for sailing, sunbathing and socialising
Yacht design never seems to stand still, including with the new Dufour 44. Although Dufour’s last 40-something footer, the 430, was brand new in 2019, the lines are already beginning…
Saffier SL 46 first look: a daysailer ready for fun sailing
Dutch yard Saffier has a reputation for stylish, quick daysailers. While their origins lie in their smaller 6.5m and 8m cabin boats, the yard has seen real growth in its…
Hanse 410 first look: Another mid-size cruiser slots into this competitive market
While 32ft might have been a big boat a few decades ago, 40-42ft is the new normal and the Hanse 410 is another 40 footer coming to market this year…
Is this the prettiest production cruiser ever? Pionier 10 review
One lovely summer’s evening last year (and lets be honest, we didn’t have many of those) we were making our way down the Helford River. After six days of living…
X-Yachts X49 MkII first look: a good boat gets even better
Updating existing models is nothing new, but X-Yachts is currently working its way through its whole Pure X range, having already updated the X56, and the X43, the Mk II…
Hanse 410 first look: voluminous 40 footer
While 32ft might have been a big boat a few decades ago, 40-42 foot is the new normal, driven in part by consumers wanting more space and comfort from their…
The best small cruising yachts in 2023
We have seen a surprisingly large number of builders going against the grain to bring small cruising yachts to market in the last year or so, ranging from trailer0-sailers to…