Elan sailboats like the Impression 394 are no-nonsense cruising yachts with good blue-water potential.
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REVIEW: JEANNEAU LEADER 40
Modern sportscruisers like the new Jeanneau Leader 40 successfully combine high-speed powerboating with wind-in-your-hair exhilaration or sheltered motoring.
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REVIEW: PRESTIGE 450
Jeanneau’s premium motoryacht range celebrates its 25th anniversary with the Prestige 450 Flybridge.
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Test: Dehler 38
This refined cruiser-racer is a very enjoyable yacht to sail, both on and off the racetrack, reports Kevin Green
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Review: Carkeek 60
The Carkeek 60 is the first of a new breed of sailing raceboats to reach our shores. It looks a winner before it even leaves the dock. Kevin Green reports.
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Test: Hunter 40
The Hunter 40 is a dedicated cruiser that ticks all the boxes for the aspiring offshore sailor.
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Test: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 41 Deck Saloon
The latest Jeanneau Deck Saloon successfully incorporates big-boat features into a functional 40-foot package — easily sailed, comfortable and spacious.
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Test: Salona 35
The performance-cruiser category is one of the holy grails for yacht designers — get it right and the market is lucrative. Kevin Green predicts a bright future for one such yacht, the racy Salona 35.
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Boat test: Beneteau Oceanis 48
Beneteau’s fleet of Oceanis cruisers represents a major revamp of the company’s bestselling range. Kevin Green hops aboard the smart, nimble and versatile 48.
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Farr 400 One-Design
One-design race yachts have had mixed fortunes in New Zealand but are enjoying a resurgence offshore, particularly in Australia where high wages and a high dollar are playing into the hands of Aussie yachtsmen. The new Farr 400 looks set to become the next big thing in the 40-foot class.
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