A Duchy 27 motor launch with a red hull

The Duchy 27 started life as a Aquila 27 before being tweaked by Cockwells Modern and Classic Boatbuilding. David Harding puts the motor launch through its paces

The Shilling boat with a white hull and white sails

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

A salona 35 yacht being sailed in the solent

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

An RM890 yacht being sailed at sea

If you want an easy-to-handle performance cruiser that stands out from the crowd, have a look at the RM890, suggests David Harding