Boat Test
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May 12, 2011Fountaine Pajot Mahé 36: Evolution Evolutionary CatShe may be the smallest in the Fountaine Pajot line up but this cat is packed with great features for comfort, speed, and sail handling.
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April 19, 2011Hanse 375: A Sporting DesignThis German cruiser was the zippiest and the easiest sloop to singlehand out of this year’s Midsize category.
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July 15, 2010Lipari 41: A French PerformerThe latest cruising cat from Fountaine Pajot has both speed and style to burn. A review from our June 2010 issue
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December 1, 2009Catalina 445: A Boat That's Ready to RompThis Ocean Series offering takes a step in a new direction with a design that hints at performance and an interior that's all about creature comforts. A boat review from our November 2009 issue
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November 17, 2009Contest 57CS: A Mini ReviewCarol Vernon reviews this dutch performer built for cruising comfort for our 2010 CW Sailboat Show
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August 26, 2009Grampian 30: Pert, Practical, and ProlificIt's no gold plater, but the Grampian 30 continues to deliver sterling service. "Classic Plastic" from our August 2009 issue
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February 18, 2009Peerless PassagemakerLong of leg and sound in build, the LaFitte 44 takes the oceans in stride. From "Classic Plastic" in our February 2009 issue.
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February 18, 2009Songtau Friendship 53: A Resonant TuneIn form, function, and execution, naval architect Ted Fontaine's elegant Friendship 53, Songtao, strikes all the right chords. In "Yachtstyle" from our February 2009 issue
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November 11, 2008Dean 441: A Cat on the ProwlCustomized to suit each owner, this South African-built boat is ready to voyage afar. A boat review from our July 2008 issue
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September 17, 2008Ericson 35 Mark II: A Second-Generation PerformerFine looks and a sweet sailing disposition ensure enduring popularity for the Ericson 35 Mark II. From "Classic Plastic" in our August 2008 issue
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
