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2022 Boat of the Year: Best Midsize Cruiser (Under 40')
During and in the four days immediately following the US Sailboat show in Annapolis, Maryland, the Cruising World judges inspected and sailed on 27 boats vying for recognition.Learn more about the boats in our 2022 Boat of the Year » Once upon a time, midsize cruisers, 30 to 40 feet, dominated the market, and harbors across the US were filled with what were once considered to be "big ...
2023 Boat of the Year: Best Midsize Cruiser
Finalist: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 is the latest in the French builder's Oceanis line of cruisers, following the Oceanis 30.1, an earlier BOTY award winner. "There is a lot to like about the Oceanis 34.1, starting with the way the boat handles," Pillsbury says of the twin-wheel 34-foot yacht.
2024 Boat of the Year: Best Midsize Cruiser
High coamings in the cockpit were comfortable, and the cockpit seats were long enough to stretch out and take a nap if you were off-watch but wanted to stay on deck.". More: 2024 Boat of the Year, hallberg-rassy, midsize cruisers, Print January 2024, Sailboats. Arguably, the Hallberg-Rassy 40C was the best-built monohull in the fleet.
SAIL Top 10 Best Boats for 2023
Top 10 Best Boat 2025 Nominees Hanse 360, J/40. Hanse 360 With the new 360, Hanse Yachts continues its design partnership with Berret-Racoupeau, extending the line that began with the 460 and 510 (both SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winners in 2023 and 2024, respectively) and now also the new 410.
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Galeon Yachts 375 GTO: mid-size boat with plenty of below-deck space. Aquila 42: sleek power catamaran ready to entertain. Azimut Verve 42: small, yet mighty yacht ready for open water. Hinckley Yachts 35: luxury picnic cruiser with range. Beneteau Gran Turismo 45: sleek cruising yacht with all the amenities.
Hallberg-Rassy 40C winner in Boat of the Year Award 2024
The Hallberg-Rassy 40C has won the Boat of the Year Award 2024 within Best Midsize Cruiser in the Cruising World magazine from the USA.. This annual award recognize and honor the best and newest sailboat models introduced to the North American market. Nominating panels consisting of the magazine's editors have examined all nominees in detail, both sailing, on deck, under deck and in every ...
Top 10 Best Boats 2025 Nominees Moody DS48, Nautor ClubSwan 46
Top 10 Best Boat 2025 Nominees Hanse 360, J/40. Hanse 360 With the new 360, Hanse Yachts continues its design partnership with Berret-Racoupeau, extending the line that began with the 460 and 510 (both SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winners in 2023 and 2024, respectively) and now also the new 410.
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5. Boston Whaler 405 Conquest. Boston Whaler is one of the most famous American boat builders beloved by families across the country for generations, with a reputation for selling unsinkable boats. The 405 conquest is the builder's modern family cruiser, great for "week-ending".
Best Sailboats of 2022: From Top To Sail
Picking out a great vessel is imperative to enjoying a great sailing experience. We have selected the creme de la creme of sailboats suitable for a range of budgets and needs. Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380. Beneteau First 44. Fountaine Pajot Isla 40. Hylas 57. Leopard 42.
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Dufour 35 At 6 tons, the Dufour 35 won't bounce like a cork in an ocean swell, yet the boat remains quick on its feet. With its extra-long fin keel, the 35 is maneuverable, tracks well, and is well balanced.The deep cockpit keeps the crew dry on all but the stiffest beats. Below, the Dufour 35 can challenge even the beamiest modern yachts in ...
13 Best Cruising Sailboats in 2023 & Why They're Better
Lagoon 450F. 45 feet. 8 to 10 people. $700,000. Bavaria Cruiser 46. 46 feet. 6 to 8 people. $250,000. In this section, we'll explore the 13 best cruising sailboats of 2023, highlighting their unique features and reasons why they stand out in the market.
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5. Beneteau 57. feelthebreezefamily. This is possibly one of the best, high-end options on the market currently! The Beneteau 57 is designed to be as stylish and reliable as possible. It would be fair to categorise it as a luxury cruiser that's for sure! The hull is designed to be as fast and as sleek as possible.
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Top 10 Best Boat 2025 Nominees Hanse 360, J/40. Hanse 360 With the new 360, Hanse Yachts continues its design partnership with Berret-Racoupeau, extending the line that began with the 460 and 510 (both SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winners in 2023 and 2024, respectively) and now also the new 410.
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The Corbin 39 is a beautiful blue water sailboat. It is a very rare boat with a proud history. Only a handful of these boats were finished to completion in the factory, the majority were sold as kits and built by the boat's owner. Because of this method of production, this model can vary drastically on the inside.
Best Midsize Cruiser 40-44 Feet
Winner: Elan GT5. This is going to be a tough category," said Bill Bolin of the Best Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet division. "We have three very different but very good boats in this class — the Elan GT5, the Hallberg-Rassy 412 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440.". To begin, Bolin said of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, "It's the best ...
Best family yacht: our pick of the best yachts for sailing with the family
Dufour 37. The Dufour 37 may be shorter than the old 360, but Dufour was reluctant to brand this 37 as smaller because its modern, broadened hull shape has resulted in an enlarged deck space ...
Top 10 Best Boats Review: J/45
This new J/45, one of SAIL 's Top 10 Best Boats for 2023 winners, superbly balances modern design trends against the builder's longstanding emphasis on performance and evolutionary moderation. So yes, this boat is longer on the waterline and wider than its nearest predecessors, the J/44 and J/46, both of which were first launched in the ...
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Winner best performance yachts 2023 - Beneteau First 36. ... It provided some spirited sailing, particularly when fetching at a measured pace of 10-13.5 knots with the code 0. The direct feel of ...
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Catalina 275 Sport. Catalina 275 Sport Billy Black. "This is a complete package; it's a good sailing boat and well-thought-out. It's definitely ready for prime time," says Boat of the Year judge Ed Sherman. Click here to read why the Catalina 275 Sport won Best Pocket Cruiser in 2014.
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2/ Red Adventure Waterproof Backpack 30 Litre. Specifications: Material: recycled nylon Capacity: 30 litres Colour: blue, green, black Lash Loops: 1 Weight: 1.57g Reasons to buy: good straps ...
Excess 12: Best Midsize Cruising Catamaran
Whereas the judges considered the 38-foot-6-inch Excess 12 a purer sailboat, one that could be operated by a couple and serve as a fine, fast cruiser, which is why they ultimately named it the Best Midsize Cruising Catamaran. "I like having the sail controls and the main living space on the vessel all on the same level," Naranjo said.
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1. Classy classic: When you think of boat shoes, chances are you think of Sperry.These are the original boat shoes that have thousands of five-star reviews — $110 at Nordstrom!. 2. Functional ...
40 Best Sailboats, Types of Sailboats & Manufacturers
30. Swan 44. A strong, robust cruising boat built for high-seas, blue water adventures, the Swan 44 was designed by Sparkman & Stephens, and the yacht's well-known Finnish manufacturers, Nautor Swan, produced 76 boats in a production run that lasted from 1972-1975.
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During and in the four days immediately following the US Sailboat show in Annapolis, Maryland, the Cruising World judges inspected and sailed on 27 boats vying for recognition.Learn more about the boats in our 2022 Boat of the Year » Once upon a time, midsize cruisers, 30 to 40 feet, dominated the market, and harbors across the US were filled with what were once considered to be "big ...
Finalist: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 is the latest in the French builder's Oceanis line of cruisers, following the Oceanis 30.1, an earlier BOTY award winner. "There is a lot to like about the Oceanis 34.1, starting with the way the boat handles," Pillsbury says of the twin-wheel 34-foot yacht.
High coamings in the cockpit were comfortable, and the cockpit seats were long enough to stretch out and take a nap if you were off-watch but wanted to stay on deck.". More: 2024 Boat of the Year, hallberg-rassy, midsize cruisers, Print January 2024, Sailboats. Arguably, the Hallberg-Rassy 40C was the best-built monohull in the fleet.
Top 10 Best Boat 2025 Nominees Hanse 360, J/40. Hanse 360 With the new 360, Hanse Yachts continues its design partnership with Berret-Racoupeau, extending the line that began with the 460 and 510 (both SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winners in 2023 and 2024, respectively) and now also the new 410.
Galeon Yachts 375 GTO: mid-size boat with plenty of below-deck space. Aquila 42: sleek power catamaran ready to entertain. Azimut Verve 42: small, yet mighty yacht ready for open water. Hinckley Yachts 35: luxury picnic cruiser with range. Beneteau Gran Turismo 45: sleek cruising yacht with all the amenities.
The Hallberg-Rassy 40C has won the Boat of the Year Award 2024 within Best Midsize Cruiser in the Cruising World magazine from the USA.. This annual award recognize and honor the best and newest sailboat models introduced to the North American market. Nominating panels consisting of the magazine's editors have examined all nominees in detail, both sailing, on deck, under deck and in every ...
Top 10 Best Boat 2025 Nominees Hanse 360, J/40. Hanse 360 With the new 360, Hanse Yachts continues its design partnership with Berret-Racoupeau, extending the line that began with the 460 and 510 (both SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winners in 2023 and 2024, respectively) and now also the new 410.
5. Boston Whaler 405 Conquest. Boston Whaler is one of the most famous American boat builders beloved by families across the country for generations, with a reputation for selling unsinkable boats. The 405 conquest is the builder's modern family cruiser, great for "week-ending".
Picking out a great vessel is imperative to enjoying a great sailing experience. We have selected the creme de la creme of sailboats suitable for a range of budgets and needs. Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380. Beneteau First 44. Fountaine Pajot Isla 40. Hylas 57. Leopard 42.
Dufour 35 At 6 tons, the Dufour 35 won't bounce like a cork in an ocean swell, yet the boat remains quick on its feet. With its extra-long fin keel, the 35 is maneuverable, tracks well, and is well balanced.The deep cockpit keeps the crew dry on all but the stiffest beats. Below, the Dufour 35 can challenge even the beamiest modern yachts in ...
Lagoon 450F. 45 feet. 8 to 10 people. $700,000. Bavaria Cruiser 46. 46 feet. 6 to 8 people. $250,000. In this section, we'll explore the 13 best cruising sailboats of 2023, highlighting their unique features and reasons why they stand out in the market.
5. Beneteau 57. feelthebreezefamily. This is possibly one of the best, high-end options on the market currently! The Beneteau 57 is designed to be as stylish and reliable as possible. It would be fair to categorise it as a luxury cruiser that's for sure! The hull is designed to be as fast and as sleek as possible.
Top 10 Best Boat 2025 Nominees Hanse 360, J/40. Hanse 360 With the new 360, Hanse Yachts continues its design partnership with Berret-Racoupeau, extending the line that began with the 460 and 510 (both SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winners in 2023 and 2024, respectively) and now also the new 410.
The Corbin 39 is a beautiful blue water sailboat. It is a very rare boat with a proud history. Only a handful of these boats were finished to completion in the factory, the majority were sold as kits and built by the boat's owner. Because of this method of production, this model can vary drastically on the inside.
Winner: Elan GT5. This is going to be a tough category," said Bill Bolin of the Best Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet division. "We have three very different but very good boats in this class — the Elan GT5, the Hallberg-Rassy 412 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440.". To begin, Bolin said of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, "It's the best ...
Dufour 37. The Dufour 37 may be shorter than the old 360, but Dufour was reluctant to brand this 37 as smaller because its modern, broadened hull shape has resulted in an enlarged deck space ...
This new J/45, one of SAIL 's Top 10 Best Boats for 2023 winners, superbly balances modern design trends against the builder's longstanding emphasis on performance and evolutionary moderation. So yes, this boat is longer on the waterline and wider than its nearest predecessors, the J/44 and J/46, both of which were first launched in the ...
Winner best performance yachts 2023 - Beneteau First 36. ... It provided some spirited sailing, particularly when fetching at a measured pace of 10-13.5 knots with the code 0. The direct feel of ...
Catalina 275 Sport. Catalina 275 Sport Billy Black. "This is a complete package; it's a good sailing boat and well-thought-out. It's definitely ready for prime time," says Boat of the Year judge Ed Sherman. Click here to read why the Catalina 275 Sport won Best Pocket Cruiser in 2014.
2/ Red Adventure Waterproof Backpack 30 Litre. Specifications: Material: recycled nylon Capacity: 30 litres Colour: blue, green, black Lash Loops: 1 Weight: 1.57g Reasons to buy: good straps ...
Whereas the judges considered the 38-foot-6-inch Excess 12 a purer sailboat, one that could be operated by a couple and serve as a fine, fast cruiser, which is why they ultimately named it the Best Midsize Cruising Catamaran. "I like having the sail controls and the main living space on the vessel all on the same level," Naranjo said.
1. Classy classic: When you think of boat shoes, chances are you think of Sperry.These are the original boat shoes that have thousands of five-star reviews — $110 at Nordstrom!. 2. Functional ...
30. Swan 44. A strong, robust cruising boat built for high-seas, blue water adventures, the Swan 44 was designed by Sparkman & Stephens, and the yacht's well-known Finnish manufacturers, Nautor Swan, produced 76 boats in a production run that lasted from 1972-1975.