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Beneteau First 45: Specs
2009 Boat of the Year Contest
2009 Boat of the Year Contest
2009 Boat of the Year Contest
2009 Boat of the Year Contest
2009 Boat of the Year Contest
This new racer gets ready to take on the Bermuda race with a tricked out inhauler system and the latest carbon rigging from Southern Spars. “Grand Prix Launch” from our July 2008 issue
With the new Beneteau First 45 you can race hard today and cruise easy tomorrow. A boat review from our July 2008 issue
With a hard chine aft and more volume forward, this 65-footer will be fast on windward-leeward courses. “Grand Prix Launch” from our June 2008 issue
After several optimizing changes to a tried and tested platform, this boat sets the pace for IRC 50-footers. “Grand Prix Launches” from our May 2008 issue
From Laser Performance comes the Bahia, a rotomolded dinghy for clubs and off-the-beach sailing. A boat review from our May 2008 issue
The Grand Soleil 40 is disguised by its European flair, but with sails up its true identity is revealed. A boat review from our April 2008 issue
The e33 puts a performance spin on the timeless daysailer. A boat review from our September 2007 issue
The complete collection of Sailing World‘s posted boat reviews since 2000.
2009 Boat of the Year Contest
2009 Boat of the Year Contest
2009 Boat of the Year Contest
2009 Boat of the Year Contest
This new racer gets ready to take on the Bermuda race with a tricked out inhauler system and the latest carbon rigging from Southern Spars. “Grand Prix Launch” from our July 2008 issue
With the new Beneteau First 45 you can race hard today and cruise easy tomorrow. A boat review from our July 2008 issue
With a hard chine aft and more volume forward, this 65-footer will be fast on windward-leeward courses. “Grand Prix Launch” from our June 2008 issue
After several optimizing changes to a tried and tested platform, this boat sets the pace for IRC 50-footers. “Grand Prix Launches” from our May 2008 issue
From Laser Performance comes the Bahia, a rotomolded dinghy for clubs and off-the-beach sailing. A boat review from our May 2008 issue
The Grand Soleil 40 is disguised by its European flair, but with sails up its true identity is revealed. A boat review from our April 2008 issue
The e33 puts a performance spin on the timeless daysailer. A boat review from our September 2007 issue
The complete collection of Sailing World‘s posted boat reviews since 2000.
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