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No doubt, yacht broker Steve Raea has a keen eye for a vessel’s potential, and n...
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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...
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Bali Catamarans unveils Bali 7.0 flagship

Bali
Catamaran
Bali Catamarans is unveiling its new flagship: A prestige catamaran that brings ...
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Lagoon 47

Lagoon
Catamaran
The Lagoon 47 signals the next stage in the evolution of Lagoon’s cruising catam...
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Destinations

Confident yacht ownership from day one: the value-add from Leopard Cats

Catamaran
Owning your first yacht should feel like a milestone, not a mental obstacle cour...
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Inside the making of Eugen Seibold: the yacht built to work where research ships cannot

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Sloop
A yacht built for a very unusual brief When the Max Planck Society set out to c...
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A first look at the new Horizon V74 EVO at Boot Düsseldorf // Photo credit: Horizon Yachts
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A first look at the new Horizon V74 EVO at Boot Düsseldorf

Horizon Yachts
Catamaran
Horizon Yachts has used Boot Düsseldorf to quietly introduce the third generatio...
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The first sailing photo of the all-new Hallberg-Rassy 370 // Photo credit: Hallberg-Rassy
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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. Positi...
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La Tortue 147 and easy summer living afloat

Catamaran
The 2025 International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte set new records, with a...
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Shaw 1050

Shaw
Keeler
Offering speed, thrills and ease of sailing with just enough technicality to cha...
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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Lagoon 43

Lagoon
Catamaran
Compact yet voluminous, the Lagoon 43 is much more than an entry-level cruiser, ...
Length Over All (M):
13.85
Displacement (M):
(ECC) 13,319kg
CONSTRUCTION:
Infused polyester with balsa core
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Dufour 44: Très Bon

Dufour
Sailboat
Helming the Dufour 44 during a club race was both exhilarating and surprising, r...
Length Over All (M):
13.91
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass/epoxy/foam core (deck) and plywood (hull)
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Matera 40 cruising catamaran

Matera
Catamaran
This build philosophy—and its practical result—is best shown in the wide, uninte...
Horsepower (HP):
40
Length Over All (M):
13.5
YEAR:
2025
Displacement (M):
4800 loaded
Construction:
Carbon fibre, PVC core, West System resins
Length Over All (M):
12.2
CONSTRUCTION:
Composite
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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 harbou...
Construction:
Vacuum-infused
CONSTRUCTION:
Carbon fibre hull & decks
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The Lagoon 38 sets a new standard in compact catamarans

Lagoon
Catamaran
The Lagoon 38 is the ideal choice for those looking to embrace a new way of livi...
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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 ...
YEAR:
2005
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Boating News

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

Italia Yachts
Monohull
Italia Yachts has announced the launch of the IY 9.98 NextGen, a groundbreaking ...
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Boating News

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...
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Boating News

World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements

Catamaran
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has ...
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Boating News

The pleasure of living on board: A closer look at the Excess 13 catamaran

Excess
Catamaran
Since its debut in 2019, Excess has swiftly risen as a sought-after brand in the...
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Beneteau Oceanis 34.1

Beneteau
Monohull
As you would expect from an experienced design team, the boat is well-balanced a...
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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Boat Experiences

Katoa, a Given 14.5m Sailing Catamaran

Ron Given
Catamaran
The Katoa project began 15 years ago in a 18m x 10m shed on the couple’s Dairy F...
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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 yach...
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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Foil Designs for A75, A40 and F50. Image credits : America's Cup Media and SailGP Media
AC37

On The Topic of Foils

AC40
In high-performance sailing, especially in events like the America’s Cup and Sai...
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SailGP New T-Foils Being Constructed for Use on F50 Catamarans. Image credit _ SailGP
Boating News

The New T-Foils Set to Revolutionise SailGP’s F50 Racing Catamarans

F50
As the next season of SailGP approaches, a game-changing development is set to e...
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380

Jeanneau
Sailboat
In the wide cockpit, the racing-style Carbonautica wheels are positioned well af...
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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Seawind 1170

Seawind
Catamaran
Combining the space of twin hulls with the capabilities of a proven design froma...
Displacement (M):
9,200kg
Length Over All (M):
11.7m
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...
Length Over All (M):
12
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
10.85
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass over a foam core
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Seawind 1370

Seawind
Catamaran
Solar panels on the vast roof help keep the batteries charged.
Length Over All (M):
13.7
Displacement (M):
11000
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
12.7
CONSTRUCTION:
Infused foam-cored GRP
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Moody 41DS

Moody
Sloop
The major point of difference between this boat and a regular cruising yacht is ...
Length Over All (M):
12.52
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
11.42
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Profab 1200

Profab
Catamaran
The quad-cam 7.6L V12 600hp Verado is stunning!
Length Over All (M):
13.0
Displacement (M):
11700
Construction:
Aluminium
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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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HH 50

Hh
Catamaran Sloop
After a day of sailing the HH50, I can clearly see the attraction, assuming your...
Length Over All (M):
15.79
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
14.89
CONSTRUCTION:
E-Glass or carbon fibre versions
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Wright 52 Powercat

Wright
Catamaran
The Wright 52’s interior exudes sheer comfort, usability, and Kiwi boat-building...
Length Over All (M):
15.4
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
CONSTRUCTION:
Solid fibreglass and composite
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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, ...
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 comm...
Length Over All (M):
9.95
Displacement (M):
3413
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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Southern Spars appoints Uli Sommerlatt as Head of R&D

Southern Spars has appointed Uli Sommerlatt as Head of Research and Development,...
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The launch pass signage is right beside the jetty in Whangamata. Easy to find. // Kirsten Thomas
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