French yacht manufacturer, Beneteau, has added a decimal point to its popular Oceanis 41 giving us the 41.1. The Finot-Conq designed hull is largely unchanged, but this updated yacht has been lightened and features a number of improvements based on owner feedback.
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Catalina 275 Sport Yacht Review
Jessica Watson 25th/Oct 2016 one commentThe Catalina 275 Sport is a step away from the mid-sized cruising yachts for which the US boat builder is best known. Catalina’s chief designer, Gerry Douglas, built the 275 to meet the needs of sailors who wanted an easier way to get out on the water.
While yach .... Read more
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Riviera 4800 Sports Yacht Review
Dom Wiseman 6th/Sep 2016 one commentWes Moxey, CEO of Riviera, recently said of the Riviera 4800 Sports Yacht that it reflected the way the company wanted to make boating with Riviera a rewarding experience.
After spending an afternoon on the 4800 I would have to say that I agree.
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Seawind Set to Launch New Flagship Model
Steve Lague 21st/Jan 2016 one commentSeawind, Australia’s premiere designer of cruising catamarans, will launch a new flagship model, the Seawind 1600, this year. At nearly 52 feet, this cruising cat is ideal for families looking for a long-distance cruiser that can handle offshore passage in safety and co .... Read more
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Azimut 86S — an 86-foot, 65-tonne Speed Boat
Steve Lague 30th/Jul 2015 one commentThe 86S is Azimut’s first venture into high performance motor yachts. And it only takes one look at it to realise the intentions of the Italian boat builder, which has, until now, forged its reputation for designing and building luxury motor cruisers. The 86S has a low, .... Read more
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Hanse 315 Designed for Racing and Family Fun
Steve Lague 6th/Jul 2015 one commentWhether you are looking for a yacht to race, for relaxing holidays or simply as a venue to spend time with friends on board, Hanse believes its new Hanse 315 will meet your requirements.
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Fountaine Pajot Unveils New 40 Sailing Cat
Steve Lague 23rd/Jun 2015 one commentRenowned French catamaran builder, Fountaine Pajot, has launched an all-new yacht it says will shake up the world’s popular 40-foot market. In penning the new Fountaine Pajot 40 designers have drawn inspiration from the boat builders highly successful Helia 44 (the most .... Read more
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Hanse 445 Gets a Facelift
Steve Lague 5th/Jun 2015 one commentHanse has given its 445 luxury yacht a face-lift, with many new enhancements that have improved its performance and safety while making it easier to sail.
The interior, which was always generous, is now even bigger and brighter, thanks to remodelled deck lines and a .... Read more -
NEEL 65 to Set New Benchmark for Trimarans
Steve Lague 25th/May 2015 one commentNEEL Trimarans is set to unveil the world’s biggest ever production-built cruising trimaran — the Neel 65.
The massive multihull, which will become the new flagship of the French-based yacht builder, supersedes the NEEL 60 and will have an incredible six double .... Read more -
Invitation to Classic Yacht Owners
Steve Lague 11th/May 2015 one commentInterest in classic boats, be they power or sail, is growing, and not just in Australia but around the globe. This growing band of enthusiasts not only have a desire to retain the history of these mostly wooden boats but are equally enthusiastic about sharing knowledge an .... Read more