Boat Reviews. November 11, 2004

Tartan 34

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TARTAN 34 • There was a time, not so long ago, when boats in the mid-30-foot range were thought of as the “right” size, combining ease […]

Boat Reviews. October 5, 2004

Valiant 50

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VALIANT 50 • The Valiant 47, now morphed into the Valiant 50, has been carrying passagemakers to destinations both far- and near-flung. This Robert Perry double-ender […]

Boat Reviews. February 23, 2004

J/133

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J/133 • The J/133 achieves the magic combination of terrific sailing qualities with accommodations a cruising family will love Jim Johnstone cut off in mid-anecdote about […]

Boat Reviews. April 17, 2003

Kanter 54.5

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Kanter 54.5 • strong, nimble and aluminum—is slated to carry a crew of two on an upcoming extended world cruise. BWS joined Steve and Karyn James […]

Boat Reviews. December 25, 2002

Sabre 426

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SABRE 426 • The newest sloop from Sabre combines sweet sailing smarts and practical cruising amenities In September the most recent addition to the Sabre Yachts […]

Boat Reviews. October 11, 2002

Island Packet 420

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Island Packet 420 • Not long after Bob Johnson and his scrupulous team at Island Packet Yachts introduced the Island Packet 420 in 1999, BWS had […]

Boat Reviews. February 25, 2002

Shannon Pilot 43

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SHANNON PILOT 43 • Another breakthrough concept for Shannon, combining wheelhouse comfort with aft-cockpit Walt Schulz, president and founder of Shannon Yachts, remains committed to the […]

Boat Reviews. January 23, 2002

J/40 Gryphon

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J/40 Gryphon • She’s now safe and reliable – and still fun to About three years ago my wife Raine and I sailed our J/40 Gryphon […]