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Beneteau First 36.7
In March 2006, the latest model in Beneteau's First cruiser/racer range looked set to follow the suc...
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Beneteau Oceanis 411
Decades of chartering know-how have been synthesised in the Beneteau Oceanis 411's crisp lines, grea...
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Confident yacht ownership from day one: the value-add from Leopard Cats
Owning your first yacht should feel like a milestone, not a mental obstacle course. For many first-t...
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Inside the making of Eugen Seibold: the yacht built to work where research ships cannot
A yacht built for a very unusual brief
When the Max Planck Society set out to commission a research...
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A first look at the new Horizon V74 EVO at Boot Düsseldorf
Horizon Yachts has used Boot Düsseldorf to quietly introduce the third generation of its long runnin...
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boot Düsseldorf 2026: Hallberg-Rassy 370 unveiled as new offshore cruiser
The Hallberg-Rassy 370 will make its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026. Positioned between the 340...
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La Tortue 147 and easy summer living afloat
The 2025 International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte set new records, with a larger fleet, world...
Dufour 44: Très Bon
Helming the Dufour 44 during a club race was both exhilarating and surprising, reports our Australia...
Length Over All (M):
13.91
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415: A next-generation cruiser with sailing in its soul
Debuting at Cannes in September, Jeanneau's all-new Sun Odyssey 415 is poised to become a new benchm...
1975 Alan Mummery Ketch
The 1975 Alan Mummery Ketch is a classic, craftsman-built 12.2m (40-foot) timber cruising yacht with...
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1975
1974 Townson 36 Custom
With a beam of 3.28m, a draft of 1.9m, and a displacement of 6,240kg, Jenanne II is a proven perform...
YEAR:
1974
Elliott 1150 Tourer
Denim is a classic Kiwi tale. Start with a solitary man and a dream, pile on the challenges, stir in...
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Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass/epoxy/foam core (deck) and plywood (hull)
Matera 40 cruising catamaran
This build philosophy—and its practical result—is best shown in the wide, uninterrupted arch of the ...
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
Dibley 7.5m Sportsboat
Despite the lack of gennaker it’s still a fun and fantastic ride down the harbour, and reminds me ho...
Construction:
Vacuum-infused
CONSTRUCTION:
Carbon fibre hull & decks
The Lagoon 38 sets a new standard in compact catamarans
The Lagoon 38 is the ideal choice for those looking to embrace a new way of living and working on th...
2005 Ganley Solution 43
The Ganley “Solution” can sail anywhere on our oceans. It has low mileage 72 HP Nissan diesel with 3...
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2005
Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen
Italia Yachts has announced the launch of the IY 9.98 NextGen, a groundbreaking evolution in yacht d...
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300: A modern racing yacht with a proven track record
Since 2008, Jeanneau has produced 150 Sun Fast 3200 sailing yachts, establishing it as a popular per...
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World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to ...
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The pleasure of living on board: A closer look at the Excess 13 catamaran
Since its debut in 2019, Excess has swiftly risen as a sought-after brand in the world of catamarans...
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Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
As you would expect from an experienced design team, the boat is well-balanced and, while the sail 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
Katoa, a Given 14.5m Sailing Catamaran
The Katoa project began 15 years ago in a 18m x 10m shed on the couple’s Dairy Flat property. Most c...
Saffier SE 33 Life
The Saffier SE 33 Life daysailer is a breath of fresh air in the production yacht world, with perfor...
Horsepower (HP):
15
Length Over All (M):
11
YEAR:
2024
Displacement (M):
3000
Length Over All (M):
9.85
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
On The Topic of Foils
In high-performance sailing, especially in events like the America’s Cup and SailGP, hydrofoil techn...
The New T-Foils Set to Revolutionise SailGP’s F50 Racing Catamarans
As the next season of SailGP approaches, a game-changing development is set to elevate the competiti...
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380
In the wide cockpit, the racing-style Carbonautica wheels are positioned well aft and outboard, corr...
Horsepower (HP):
40
Length Over All (M):
11.22
YEAR:
2024
Construction:
GRP
Length Over All (M):
10.77
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
Boat Review
Seawind 1170
Combining the space of twin hulls with the capabilities of a proven design froma vastly experienced ...
Displacement (M):
9,200kg
Length Over All (M):
11.7m
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
Boat Review
Beneteau First 44
Fifteen knots eased back to about 10 knots and the boat felt light on the helm, responding nicely to...
Length Over All (M):
14.15
Displacement (M):
10500
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
13.17
Dibley 12m canting-keeler
The cockpit is open and spacious, raceboat-style, with a cool curved edge to the deck at the open tr...
Length Over All (M):
12
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
10.85
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass over a foam core
Seawind 1370
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
Moody 41DS
The major point of difference between this boat and a regular cruising yacht is the high-profile dec...
Length Over All (M):
12.52
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
11.42
Boat Review
Beneteau First 36
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
Profab 1200
The quad-cam 7.6L V12 600hp Verado is stunning!
Length Over All (M):
13.0
Displacement (M):
11700
Construction:
Aluminium
HH 50
After a day of sailing the HH50, I can clearly see the attraction, assuming your budget is large eno...
Length Over All (M):
15.79
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
14.89
CONSTRUCTION:
E-Glass or carbon fibre versions
Wright 52 Powercat
The Wright 52’s interior exudes sheer comfort, usability, and Kiwi boat-building craft.
Length Over All (M):
15.4
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
CONSTRUCTION:
Solid fibreglass and composite
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Stella Maris Motorsailer
A motorsailer offers the best virtues of both wind and powered boats. With a full sailing rig it's a...
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Electric propulsion exhibitors – Auckland Boat Show 2026
The Auckland Boat Show opens on 5 March 2026 with a focused group of electric marine exhibitors on d...
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Flak Too: The hydroplane that broke 100mph on Lake Rotoiti
In April 1968, on the long freshwater reach of Lake Rotoiti near Nelson, Flak Too became the first b...
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