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Cruising World Boat Review Index
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Complete index of every boat review we've written since 1987, includes both archived and online stories.
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October 19, 2011Tartan 4000: A Command Performanceby Mark Pillsbury, photos by Billy BlackLoaded with comforts, this mid-line family cruiser is a rock-solid sailer. "Boat Review" from our November 2011 issue.
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October 12, 2011Lagoon 560: All the Comforts of Homeby Mark Pillsbury, photos by Billy BlackThe French builder’s latest big cat has a creative layout designed for extended time aboard. Boat Review from our October 2011 issue.
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October 10, 2011Dufour 405 Grand’ Large Boat Reviewby Herb McCormick, Photos by Billy BlackNothing lost in translation here: Dufour's new cruiser is a good French boat. Boat Review from our October 2011 issue.
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October 10, 2011Dufour 375 Grand’ Large Boat Reviewby Tim Murphy; Photos By Billy BlackAccording to CW's Tim Murphy, the Dufour 375 Grand’ Large is fun to sail and comfortable. Boat Review from our October 2011 issue.
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September 12, 2011Showcase 2012: A Boat For Every Buyerby The EditorsThe new fleet of cruising sailboats is a collective testament to innovation and ingenuity. See it for yourself with our 2012 showcase photo galleries.
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September 7, 2011Leadership 44: Sturdy and Progressiveby Steve CallahanFrom Morris Yachts comes a U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet trainer that might just tempt sailors to return to school. Boat Review from our September 2011 issue.
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August 25, 2011Catalina 355: Thoughtful Design, Precise Executionby Tim Murphy; Photos By Billy BlackTwo themes—consideration and principles—epitomize the Catalina 355, CW’s 2011 Domestic Boat of the Year. Boat Review from our September 2011 issue.
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August 8, 2011Pocket Clipperby Richard SmithWith a nod to the past, the Ericson Cruising 31 is sound and well mannered. Classic Plastic from our August 2011 issue
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August 8, 2011The Beneteau Sense 50 Earns Kudos from the Expertsby Bill SpringerNamed 2011's Best Full-Size Cruiser, the Beneteau Sense 50 stood apart with its Dock & Go system and overall layout.
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July 12, 2011Dufour 45e Performance: An Award-Winning Packageby Herb McCormickWith fine handling under sail and accommodations that stood out from the fleet, this rakish 45-footer earned CW's 2011 prize for Best Cruiser, 40 to 49 feet.
cruising community
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Hooking up a 100+-lb sailfish is easy. Hoisting it on board DOMINO is the hard work. JP Dufour in las Perlas, Panama.
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Loved sailing aboard the 433 this past week. Easy to handle, great performance and extremely comfortable. Thankful for the watermaker!
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