The Dehler 32 combines race-boat performance with easy sailing for short-handed crews, says David Harding
Boats
Hanse 348: the spacious performance cruiser
The Hanse 348 promises excellent performance under sail with ease of handling, even single-handed. Peter Poland puts it to the test
£253,148.00
Shilling: a versatile camper-cruiser
Just 5m (17ft) long on deck and classically styled in wood-epoxy, the Shilling opens up a whole new world of sailing – as David Harding discovered
£25,750.00
Sadler 29: a versatile all-rounder
The Sadler 29 is a tough, well-mannered family cruiser with a good dose of performance to boot, says David Harding
Salona 35: a race-winner goes cruising
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
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