Can a boat that’s capable of beating the best on the race course really make a practical cruiser? David Harding sails the Salona 35 to find out
£99,500.00
Boats
Copland Harrier 20: ‘Puts a smile on your face’
As a sporty trailable sailer, the Copland Harrier 20 delivers the goods, says David Harding
RM890: ‘Fast, fun and functional’
If you want an easy-to-handle performance cruiser that stands out from the crowd, have a look at the RM890, suggests David Harding
£82,024.00
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380: “excellent all-round sailing performance”
The 380 is one of the latest offerings in Jeanneau’s updated Sun Odyssey range. Peter Poland puts the boat through its paces
£203,036.00
Viko 21: A trailer sailer that sets the standard
Costing from £23,000, the Viko 21 seems remarkably good value – but what does she offer apart from economy? David Harding investigates
£23,000.00
Haber 620: a trailer sailer like no other
How on earth do you get full standing headroom in a trailer-sailer that really sails? David Harding meets the Haber 620 to find out
£39,660.00
Maxi 84: roomy, capable & rewarding to sail
Why has the Maxi 84 proved so popular since her launch 45 years ago? David Harding sailed Maximus, the ‘work in progress’ refurbished PBO Project Boat, to find out
£13,000.00
Polycraft 300 Tuffy: nippy, easy to drive and responsive
With the help of her local sailing clubs, Ali Wood tests the lightweight Polycraft 300 Tuffy tender with both electric and petrol outboard motor power
£2,800.00
Dufour 32 review: 56 years of French design went into this new cruiser
When Michel Dufour set up as a designer and builder of GRP yachts back in the 1960s, the Arpege 30 (introduced in 1966) was only his second production yacht. In…
£126,730.00
Viko S21: Test sail of this highly affordable nearly new trailer-sailer
Three to six months is the hump to get over for new boat ownership. It’s long enough to take the showroom sheen off a purchase, the owner will have broken…
£35,945.00