A little over three years ago, Beneteau launched their First 53 to much acclaim as the French brand moved their ‘First’ marque into the competitive sector of luxury performance. With…
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GT325: launch preview from British boatyard
The GT325 is the first yacht in years from the British builders GT Yachts. David Harding gets a preview ahead of the cruiser's launch
Best yachts of 2022: launches and announcements
While COVID-19 might have cancelled boat shows, there are plenty of new launches to desire. Sam Fortescue rounds up the best yachts of 2022 so far
First look: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
Theo Stocker takes a look at the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1, the new replacement for the Oceanis 34, which is set up for simple sailing
First look: Arcona 415 – first electric production yacht?
Electric propulsion is gradually becoming more and more mainstream for sailing yachts, and it makes sense. Electric yachts are virtually silent, maintenance free, have zero emissions and are ready at…
First look: Southerly 42 – bluewater beauty
There are few high-end bluewater cruising yachts that can boast a draught of just 84cm (3ft). While this increases to 2.7m (8ft 11in) while sailing, the trademark swing keel of…
First look: Hanse 460 – spacious cruiser
Hanse have long produced stylish cruisers that are comfortable to live on and perform well under sail. The new Hanse 460, which is a completely new hull, incorporates many of…
First Look: Dufour 32 – sporty and fun
The Dufour 32 promises to be sporty and fun to sail. Theo Stocker takes a look at the new baby in the smaller cruising yacht market
Jeanneau 380: first look at this versatile cruiser
Theo Stocker looks over the new Jeanneau 380, the latest of the Sun Odyssey range to be updated
Preview: ORC 57 performance cruising catamaran
Marsaudon Composites has built an enthusiastic following for its TS42 and TS50 catamarans since the smaller boat was launched six years ago. Now they are adding a new design to…