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Hanse Free // Lawrence Schäffler

Hanse 371 (2003)

Hanse
Sloop
Voted 'Boat of the Show' at Europe's largest boat show in 2000, the Hanse 371 has become the German manufacturer's top-sellin...
Length Over All (M):
11.25
YEAR:
2003
Displacement (M):
5,950
Construction:
Fibreglass
Length Over All (M):
9.85
CONSTRUCTION:
Fibreglass
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 // Photo credit: Myrabella / Wikipedia

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 (Sun Fast 35)

Jeanneau
Sloop
Designed for comfortable family cruising and twilight club racing, the new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 is one answer to New Zeala...
Length Over All (M):
10.67
YEAR:
2003
Displacement (M):
5,200
Construction:
Fibreglass
Length Over All (M):
9.73
CONSTRUCTION:
Fibreglass
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Dufour 40

Dufour 40

Dufour
Sloop
In 2005, the new Dufour range of racer/cruiser was being touted as a yachtman's yacht. Australian correspondent David Lockwoo...
Horsepower (HP):
40
Length Over All (M):
4.32
YEAR:
2005
Displacement (M):
7,800
Construction:
Fibreglass
Length Over All (M):
10.74
CONSTRUCTION:
Fibreglass
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Seawind 1160

Seawind 1160

Seawind
Sloop
Following its launch at last year's Sydney Boat Show, Seawind Catamarans' 1160 looks to become the company's top-selling mode...
Length Over All (M):
11.60
YEAR:
2004
Displacement (M):
7,000
Construction:
foam sad/vinylester
Length Over All (M):
11.30
CONSTRUCTION:
foam sad/vinylester
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Medusa, the JBoats 160

JBoats J160

J Boat
Sloop
In 2006, Steve Raea tracked down one of America's leading one-design yacht builders, J Boats, which was taking its racing ped...
Horsepower (HP):
88
Length Over All (M):
16.06
YEAR:
1996-2000
Displacement (M):
14,152
Construction:
Fibreglass
Length Over All (M):
14.48
CONSTRUCTION:
Fibreglass
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YYachts unveils the new Y7. A reimagined icon for its 10th anniversary // YYachts
Palma International Boat Show

YYachts unveils the new Y7: A reimagined icon for its 10th anniversary

Sloop
World Premiere at Palma International Boat Show, 29 April – 2 May 2026 Carbon Yachts, the exclusive representative for YYa...
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Hanse 341

Hanse
Sloop
German production yachtbuilder Hanse is making giant strides in Australia, but has yet to reach New Zealand shores. Vanessa D...
Horsepower (HP):
18
Length Over All (M):
10.35
Displacement (M):
5150 approx
Construction:
GRP/foam core topsides & deck
Length Over All (M):
8.90
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP/foam core topsides & deck
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Dehler 41

Dehler
Sloop
There is no shortage of race yachts that will cruise comfortably, but is it really feasible to have a production yacht worthy...
Horsepower (HP):
39 HP
Length Over All (M):
7.4
YEAR:
2010
Displacement (M):
8,195
Construction:
GRP/Fiberglass
Length Over All (M):
11.50
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP/Fiberglass
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Sea Nymph Stargazer 2.8m

Sea Nymph
Trailer Sailer
Hamilton's Seanymph Boats has enjoyed a resurgence in recent months and is prepared to look outside the production norm, as w...
Length Over All (M):
2.8
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Pacific 38 Offshore Cruiser/Racer

Pacific
Sloop
So said an Australian boat reviewer in the seventies and it is hard to argue with him. Perception was the first Pacific 38 de...
Length Over All (M):
11.6
Displacement (M):
7548
Construction:
Solid GRP (ply/grp decks)
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Benny 53 Go (2006)

Benny
Sloop
The epitome of design, the Benny 53 Go offers the same level of style and comfort as a Sydney penthouse. Every now and the...
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Hanse 400e

Hanse
Sloop
Race-winning performance is not generally associated with production-built yachts. Most production yacht buyers are happy to ...
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Elliott 1250 Tourer

Elliott
Sloop
This Aussie-built, Kiwi-designed deckhouse cruiser has the legs for fast passagemaking around the bay or the South Pacific. V...
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Beneteau First 36.7

Beneteau
Sloop
In March 2006, the latest model in Beneteau's First cruiser/racer range looked set to follow the successful path carved out b...
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Oyster 53

Oyster
Sloop
Highly regarded British yacht builder Oyster Marine has cultured a pearl Down Under. In 2006 Vanessa Dudley test-sailed the f...
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2002 Beneteau Oceanis 411 // Photo: Yacht World

Beneteau Oceanis 411

Beneteau
Sloop
Decades of chartering know-how have been synthesised in the Beneteau Oceanis 411's crisp lines, great performance and pragmat...
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Eugen Seibold // Photo credit: Dominic Jack
Boat Profile

Inside the making of Eugen Seibold: the yacht built to work where research ships cannot

YYachts
Sloop
A yacht built for a very unusual brief When the Max Planck Society set out to commission a research vessel under 25 metres, ...
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The first sailing photo of the all-new Hallberg-Rassy 370 // Photo credit: Hallberg-Rassy
New Boat

boot Düsseldorf 2026: Hallberg-Rassy 370 unveiled as new offshore cruiser

Hallberg-Rassy
Sloop
The Hallberg-Rassy 370 will make its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026. Positioned between the 340 and 400 models in the Sw...
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Shaw 1050

Shaw
Keeler
Offering speed, thrills and ease of sailing with just enough technicality to challenge and excite the whole family, Illuminat...
Horsepower (HP):
20
Length Over All (M):
10.5
YEAR:
2025
Displacement (M):
2.5
Construction:
Full carbon
CONSTRUCTION:
Carbon fibre
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New Boat

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415: A next-generation cruiser with sailing in its soul

Jeanneau
Sloop
Debuting at Cannes in September, Jeanneau's all-new Sun Odyssey 415 is poised to become a new benchmark for performance cruis...
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1975 Alan Mummery Ketch

Alan Mummery
Ketch
The 1975 Alan Mummery Ketch is a classic, craftsman-built 12.2m (40-foot) timber cruising yacht with a robust three-skin kaur...
YEAR:
1975
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1974 Townson 36 Custom

Townson
Monohull
With a beam of 3.28m, a draft of 1.9m, and a displacement of 6,240kg, Jenanne II is a proven performer under sail, equally ca...
YEAR:
1974
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Elliott 1150 Tourer

Elliott
Keeler
Denim is a classic Kiwi tale. Start with a solitary man and a dream, pile on the challenges, stir in creativity and innovatio...
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass/epoxy/foam core (deck) and plywood (hull)
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Dibley 7.5m Sportsboat

Dibley
Daysailer
Despite the lack of gennaker it’s still a fun and fantastic ride down the harbour, and reminds me how much fun sportsboat sai...
Construction:
Vacuum-infused
CONSTRUCTION:
Carbon fibre hull & decks
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2005 Ganley Solution 43

Ganley
Sloop
The Ganley “Solution” can sail anywhere on our oceans. It has low mileage 72 HP Nissan diesel with 3:1 Borg Warner gear box F...
YEAR:
2005
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New Boat

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

Italia Yachts
Monohull
Italia Yachts has announced the launch of the IY 9.98 NextGen, a groundbreaking evolution in yacht design scheduled for relea...
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Boat Review

Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300: A modern racing yacht with a proven track record

Jeanneau
Offshore Racing Boat
Since 2008, Jeanneau has produced 150 Sun Fast 3200 sailing yachts, establishing it as a popular performance boat tailored fo...
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News Articles

World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements

Catamaran
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to the design requirements o...
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Beneteau Oceanis 34.1

Beneteau
Monohull
As you would expect from an experienced design team, the boat is well-balanced and, while the sail area is conservative, it’s...
Horsepower (HP):
21 (std), 30
Length Over All (M):
10.77
YEAR:
2024
Displacement (M):
5,470
Length Over All (M):
9.50
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
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Saffier SE 33 Life

Saffier Yachts
Daysailer
The Saffier SE 33 Life daysailer is a breath of fresh air in the production yacht world, with performance taking precedence o...
Horsepower (HP):
15
Length Over All (M):
11
YEAR:
2024
Displacement (M):
3000
Length Over All (M):
9.85
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380

Jeanneau
Sailboat
In the wide cockpit, the racing-style Carbonautica wheels are positioned well aft and outboard, corresponding with the positi...
Horsepower (HP):
40
Length Over All (M):
11.22
YEAR:
2024
Construction:
GRP
Length Over All (M):
10.77
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
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Dibley 12m canting-keeler

Dibley
Keeler
The cockpit is open and spacious, raceboat-style, with a cool curved edge to the deck at the open transom.
Length Over All (M):
12
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
10.85
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass over a foam core
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Moody 41DS

Moody
Sloop
The major point of difference between this boat and a regular cruising yacht is the high-profile deckhouse...
Length Over All (M):
12.52
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
11.42
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Beneteau First 36

Beneteau
Sloop
The First 36 has a pleasingly yacht-like cockpit: this is a boat that is meant to be sailed.
Length Over All (M):
11.98
Displacement (M):
4800
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
10.25
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Hanse 460

Hanse
Sloop
Code has three cabins, the master cabin forward and twin double quarter berths.
Length Over All (M):
14.60
Displacement (M):
12600
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
13.05
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Artnautica 60 Sportfisher

Artnautica
Monohull
The hull and IPS 800s make for a happy marriage. Matuku cruises at 23-24 knots, consuming about 155 litres per hour in total....
Length Over All (M):
18
Displacement (M):
22000
Construction:
Carbon Fibre
CONSTRUCTION:
100% resin-infused carbon
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Parker 920 Explorer Max

Parker
Monohull
The 920 Explorer Max was conceived as a multi-role vessel: a day boat, fast commuter, sportfisher and a weekender.
Length Over All (M):
9.95
Displacement (M):
3413
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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Elan E6

Elan
Sloop
The Slovenian builder has set its sights firmly on owners who want speed as well as style.
Length Over All (M):
14.30
Displacement (M):
11250
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
13.68
CONSTRUCTION:
Vacuum-assisted infusion lamination
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Dufour 470

Dufour
Sloop
Nothing is more enjoyable to sail to windward than a deep-keeled monohull.
Length Over All (M):
14.85
Displacement (M):
13200
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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Wind Spirit – LSB 24m Expedition Ketch

Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders
Ketch
The warm tones of the naturally finished anegre wood paneling creates a snug ambience and the careful orientation of the timb...
Length Over All (M):
24
Displacement (M):
50000
Construction:
Wood
Length Over All (M):
22
CONSTRUCTION:
Cold-moulded multi-layer strip-plank yellow cedar encased in E-glass and Kevlar
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