Dufour 410: tested and reviewed
Dufour has been building production cruising yachts for some 50 years and its boats have always emphasised space, comfort and practicality. Since the introduction of Italian Umberto Felci to its design team, performance has...
Nautitech Open 40 – tested and reviewed
Cruising catamarans often sacrifice performance for comfort. The Nautitech Open 40 aims to redress the balance
ST's verdict: Cruising multihulls have to compromise somewhere along the line, but I feel that with the Open 40,...
Rustler 37 – tested and reviewed
Rustler Yachts has quietly and cleverly cemented its position as a British boatbuilding success story.
The classically-lined new 37 seems to take all of the things that were right about the golden era of cruising...
Boat test: Contest 55CS
Contest Yachts’ ethos of performance, seaworthiness and comfort has always been a beguiling mix. Sailing Today editor Sam Jefferson tests the new 55CS to see if the blend is right
Everyone has a different idea...
Boat test: Balance 482 catamaran
In an ever more crowded multihull market, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. The Balance 482 has what it takes, as Sam Jefferson discovered
There was a time when, if you...
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 41DS: Review and test
Jeanneau’s roomy Deck Saloon range has recently been expanded with the launch of its new 41DS. Duncan Kent reports
The most recent launch in Jeanneau’s renowned Sun Odyssey DS (Deck Saloon) range of ocean...
Najad 450 – test and review
Has Najad kept its reputation for world-travelling yachts with ‘front-room’ comfort in its latest offering? Sam Jefferson finds out
When it comes to boatbuilding, you’d have to say the Swedes have really had an important...
Beneteau’s Oceanis Yacht 62 – tested and reviewed
Beneteau’s Oceanis Yacht 62 is the latest leviathan from the French giant. Sam Jefferson investigates what the big fuss is all about
It wasn’t long ago that yachts in the 60-70ft bracket were largely being...
Boat test: Linjett 39
Is Linjett Yachts the best boatbuilder you’ve never heard of? Sam Jefferson travelled to Sweden to take their new 39 for a sail
This article is brought to you in association with Pantaenius Sail & Motor...
Boat test: Elan 43
Elan’s Impression range of cruisers are the sensible sisters to its ‘E’ line of cruiser/racers. Yet, as Sam Jefferson discovers, its Impression 43 is a boat that seems to have taken tips on style...
