Coastal Cruising

3 Small, Sporty Trimarans

The experience provided by three hulls will be uniquely different aboard this trio of thoroughly modern trimarans, the Telstar 28, the Dragonfly 35, and the Corsair 31. A boat review from our November 2008 issue

Nordic 40

Fast, weatherly, and comfortable, this fine cruiser still lives up to its billing. From “Classic Plastic” in our March 2009 issue.

LaFitte 44

Long of leg and sound in build, the LaFitte 44 takes the oceans in stride. From “Classic Plastic” in our February 2009 issue.

Friendship 53

In 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

Hanse 400e

Like a lively Volkswagen Jetta, this sporty sloop is another fine example of exemplary German engineering. A boat review from our March 2009 issue

Najad 355

This sturdy design will be comfortable at anchor and won’t disappoint on a passage. A boat review from our August 2008 issue.

Admiral 40, 2007 Cruising World Sailboat Show

Admiral 40

On this liveaboard cat, with enough provisions your next stop could be Tahiti. A boat review from our July 2008 issue

Beneteau First 45

Distinctive styling and plenty of power make this a fast cruiser or a racer that’ll pamper the crew A boat review from our February 2009 issue

Bavaria 34

Stay close to home or zip farther afield in this roomy, well-built speedster. A boat review from our February 2009 issue

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49i

This queen of the performance line is nimble at sea and comfortable at rest. A review from our February 2009 issue.

18. Whitby 42
A husky, voluminous 42-footer that nicely addressed the sometimes conflicting requirements of long-distance voyaging and long-term living aboard, the ketch-rigged Whitby 42 has been a fixture in far-flung anchorages since it was first launched in 1942. Originally built in Canada with a long, fixed keel, in later years a centerboard version was introduced and named the Brewer 12.8. Read a review of the Whitby 42.

Whitby 42

Spacious and sturdy, this cruiser is no slouch when it comes to sailing performance. “Classic Plastic” from our May 1998 issue.

Quick Look: Sunsail 44

This boat takes care of everyones needs from the Charter company to the charter clients. A mini review from our January 2009 issue.

3 Small, Sporty Trimarans

The experience provided by three hulls will be uniquely different aboard this trio of thoroughly modern trimarans, the Telstar 28, the Dragonfly 35, and the Corsair 31. A boat review from our November 2008 issue

Nordic 40

Fast, weatherly, and comfortable, this fine cruiser still lives up to its billing. From “Classic Plastic” in our March 2009 issue.

LaFitte 44

Long of leg and sound in build, the LaFitte 44 takes the oceans in stride. From “Classic Plastic” in our February 2009 issue.

Friendship 53

In 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

Hanse 400e

Like a lively Volkswagen Jetta, this sporty sloop is another fine example of exemplary German engineering. A boat review from our March 2009 issue

Najad 355

This sturdy design will be comfortable at anchor and won’t disappoint on a passage. A boat review from our August 2008 issue.

Admiral 40, 2007 Cruising World Sailboat Show

Admiral 40

On this liveaboard cat, with enough provisions your next stop could be Tahiti. A boat review from our July 2008 issue

Beneteau First 45

Distinctive styling and plenty of power make this a fast cruiser or a racer that’ll pamper the crew A boat review from our February 2009 issue

Bavaria 34

Stay close to home or zip farther afield in this roomy, well-built speedster. A boat review from our February 2009 issue

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49i

This queen of the performance line is nimble at sea and comfortable at rest. A review from our February 2009 issue.

18. Whitby 42
A husky, voluminous 42-footer that nicely addressed the sometimes conflicting requirements of long-distance voyaging and long-term living aboard, the ketch-rigged Whitby 42 has been a fixture in far-flung anchorages since it was first launched in 1942. Originally built in Canada with a long, fixed keel, in later years a centerboard version was introduced and named the Brewer 12.8. Read a review of the Whitby 42.

Whitby 42

Spacious and sturdy, this cruiser is no slouch when it comes to sailing performance. “Classic Plastic” from our May 1998 issue.

Quick Look: Sunsail 44

This boat takes care of everyones needs from the Charter company to the charter clients. A mini review from our January 2009 issue.

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