Monohull
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March 28, 2003Southerly 135: Shoal-Draft SwingerNeither shoal water nor blue presents any problems for the Southerly 135.
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August 25, 2006Morgan 382: Low Profile, High ReturnIt doesn't flaunt its looks, but this classic plastic cruises in admirable style.
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January 30, 2007Ovni 395Alvah Simon reviews the Ovni 395 for the 2007 Cruising World Sailboat Show.
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November 29, 2010Offshore Passage BlogCW editor Mark Pillsbury is at sea and blogging from the passage between Bermuda and the Caribbean.
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March 21, 2011Sailing Vacation along the California CoastA swan 391 strikes out beyond the Golden Gate Bridge, and its crew discovers that they have the West Coast nearly to themselves.
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September 20, 2011Beneteau Oceanis 41 & 45The Beneteau Oceanis 41 and 45 are both part of Cruising World's 2012 Showcase. The Beneteau Oceanis 41 & 45 feature hard, continuous chines in their hulls, permitting greater interior volume and better stability under sail. The 41 has a sleek, low-profile cabin with long windows that let in plenty of light to the saloon. The 45 can be customized with two, three, or four cabins and two or three heads. A fold-down transom in the cockpit converts into a large swim platform.
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October 3, 2011Split PersonalityLean and lithe yet sound and fast, the British-built Spirit 46 Bamboozle is a thoroughly contemporary conveyance with the form and soul of a classic. "Yacht Style" from our October 2011 issue.
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January 31, 2012Dufour Grand’ Large 445: At Home in a BlowEuro styling on deck and creature comforts below await the sailor looking for a noteworthy day’s run and a good night’s sleep. "Boat Review" from our February 2012 issue.
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September 13, 2012Southerly 420Shallow bays and estuaries are no impediment to exploration for cruisers under way on this British-built 42-footer. With its highly developed swing keel lowered, the deep draft of 8 feet 9 inches guarantees weatherly bluewater performance. Then touch a button, and the boat draws a mere 2 feet 7 inches for thin-water forays. The Southerly 420 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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.
