Not many yachts are as innovative as this Liebowitz & Pritcharddesigned 157-foot aluminum motorsailer. Drawn by Pedrick Yacht Design, this sloop can sail well and motor at speeds of up to 23 knots; with its centerboard up, the draft is just under 7 feet, allowing it to enter anchorages normally out of bounds for yachts this size.A major design issue was how to make the higher-than-average
Even if you find it difficult to accept the builders claim that this little folding trimaran is capable of 30 knots, the Catri 24 is an intriguing boat. Each ama sports a retractable curved daggerboard in its forward section and a fixed V-shaped foil aft. There is also a horizontal foil on the rudder.Designer Aldis Eglajs, from Latvia, claims that the combined effect of these foils is to
The new Columbia 30 would have attracted attention even if it were just an average white boat. The resurrection of Columbia Yachts is a story in itself. But Vince Valdes has grander aims than just bringing his father’s old company back to life.The marketplace will have to decide what to make of a high-end 30-foot sportboat that’s weekend-cruiser friendly, but Valdes is betting plenty of
Jeanneau has made a splash breaking into the market for deck-saloon cruisers over the past few years, but it has also done a very good job of updating its bread-and-butter boats, as seen in the new Sun Odyssey 49. The SO 49 replaces the SO 45, a staple boat in charter fleets around the world, and, like its predecessor, it is very focused on the needs of this market.
Danish builder X-Yachts is set to debut its new X-35 One Design later this year, but dont be fooled by the “One Design” label. It’s more than just a 35-foot one-design racer. Like lots of new launches these days, it’s designed to be sporty, easy to sail, and comfortable belowdecks.Strict one-design rules have been established to foster fleet development for those who want to race, but the
The TomCat 9.7 was a splendid surprise at the Annapolis boat show. Walking through, I checked off my key points for a 32-foot cruising cat. Marina-friendly beamcheck; twin four-stroke outboardscheck; open interior spacecheck; shoal draftcheck; neat constructioncheck. During my test sail, I found that the solutions Ted Strain has implemented to maximize interior space and sailing
Slovenia-based Elan Marine has established a presence with its line of Rob Humphreysdesigned performance cruisers over the past several years, but the new Impression 434 by Elan is an entirely different animal. Unlike Elan’s low-slung racer/cruisers, the 434 is aimed directly at the cruiser looking to reel off quick passage times while enjoying spacious
Who says cruising catamarans must be over 40 feet long to have accommodations? The FastCat 305 Vector-K is one of several new cruising catamarans that are now being imported by African Cats US. It’s only 30 feet long, but its 18-foot beam frees up sufficient interior space to house three cabins and a comfortable six-seater saloon with wrap-around exterior views. Freeboard is
Many boats are compromises between conflicting desires to race and to cruise, but not this one. The Island Packet 370 has a single mission: cruising. It’s now the smallest member of the Island Packet family, attracting both experienced owners moving up from smaller boats and newcomers with the means to make this their first boat.On DeckA few years ago designer Bob Johnson
To get yourself from any Southern California harbor to Catalina Island, you’re typically going to set full sail in a moderate breeze. Half a day later you’ll moor in a sunny lee where you will hang out and probably socialize boat-to-boat for a few days before reaching back home to your freeway connection.That’s the classic Southern California cruise weekend, and a lot of the world cruises or
With new technology and an eye toward ergonomic comfort, Mustang Survival’s new offshore life jacket has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024.
Changing up their longstanding formula, Leopard Catamarans reimagined a midsize cruiser to deliver versatile living and greener cruising.
Changing up their longstanding formula, Leopard Catamarans reimagined a midsize cruiser to deliver versatile living and greener cruising.
Have you had an encounter or collision with marine life while at sea? The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) needs your help compiling their global
Helly Hansen has rolled out their Spring/Summer 2025 Collection, and with it a new take on their costal foulies.
The Cruising Club of America (CCA) is a collection of 1,400 ocean sailors with extensive offshore seamanship, command experience, and a shared passion for making
Designed and built with expedition sailing in mind, the Allures 51.9 is a powerful platform for shorthanded sailing exploration. Read the review here.
Getting up close and personal with the water on a beautiful, silent fish hunter.
A simple, clean embodiment of the racer cruiser concept, the J/40 is a SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winner for 2024. Read the full review
Hanse is embracing the best of big boats alongside the often overlooked advantages of a small boat.
