Sporty and nicely finished, the Austrian-built Sunbeam 24.2 stands out among boats of this size, says David Harding
Reviews
Corsair Dash 750: Can a folding trimaran beat high-performance monohulls?
The Corsair Dash 750 promises speed around the cans on the race course but is this trimaran suitable for those who spend most of their time day sailing and weekending…
Astus 20.2 trimaran: The ultimate high-speed trailer-sailer?
If you're considering a boat you can trail and sail, why limit your options to just one hull? David Harding tests the Astus 20.2 trimaran
Faurby 335E: Elegant craftsmanship meets effortless sailing
Few boats under 35ft (10.5m) are built to this sort of quality. This is why the Faurby 335E stands out, as David Harding found out
Sailing books: best new releases to read
Katy Stickland chooses her pick of the latest sailing books that will keep sailors enthralled
Searching for the best electric outboard for your tender? We put the 6.7kg ePropulsion eLite through a full week of cruising tests
David Harding tests the quiet and light ePropulsion eLite electric outboard
Varianta 37: a boat that goes back to basics
Can a completely stripped-back 37-foot budget yacht deliver the pure sailing performance modern cruisers actually want? From the PBO archive, David Harding sails the Varianta 37 in the Solent to…
Does the Opinel No 9 Ocean Knife deserve a place onboard your boat? We put it to the test to find out
Choosing a dependable sailing knife means evaluating how features like marlin spikes and shackle keys perform. John Stickland puts the Opinel No 9 Ocean Knife to the test
‘Like walking on marshmallow!’ Testing the XTRATUF + Finisterre Ankle Deck Boots on the water and while walking in Norway
XTRATUF + Finisterre Ankle Deck Boots are the midway option when it is too hot for full-length boots but chilly for deck shoes. Katy Stickland tests them
Musto EVO Crew jacket: how breathable and waterproof is it while day sailing and walking?
The Musto EVO Crew waterproof jacket is designed for day sailing and every day use. Katy Stickland puts it to the test while sailing and walking
Buoycatcher Boat Crook Review: Is This The Ultimate Mooring Tool?
If you find mooring against high walls or picking up tricky loops stressful, this clever stainless steel tool might change everything.
Chat 18: the economical camper cruising cat that can be launched in 15 minutes
Designed for simple home-building in plywood, the Chat 18 is a versatile and economical daysailer-cum-camper cruising cat. David Harding gets on board
Sigma 41: Is This Forgotten 1980s Cruiser Actually the Most Seaworthy Boat Ever Made?
If you are looking for a fast, capable, go-anywhere cruiser of around 40ft (12m), the Sigma 41 should be a serious contender, says David Harding
Is the upgraded Orca Navigation System better than a traditional chartplotter? We test it over 450 miles to find out
Justin Morton puts the latest Orca display and software to the test over 450 miles to see if it performs better than a traditional chartplotter
Why the Wayfarer Weekender is the ultimate stable family boat
Ali Wood is treated to a factory visit and a blustery family sail in this latest iteration of the classic large dinghy, the Wayfarer Weekender, from Hartley Boats.
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Storm 22: the spirited performer that will satisfy racers and cruisers
The Polish-built Storm 22 is a sporty weekender that is small enough to be easily handled and large enough for overnighting
Trapper 500: a head-turning beauty
Looking for a reasonably-priced and solidly-built second-hand cruising yacht, Richard Reed was smitten by the Trapper 500
Aircat 285: does this inflatable tender offer a stable, high-performance alternative to traditional designs?
Choosing the best inflatable can be tricky, but the catamaran-style Aircat 285 promises to offer a stable, high-performance alternative to traditional designs. Jake Frith put it to the test
w1Da: the yacht that broke the mould
From the archive, David Harding test sails the w1DA - a boat unlike any other that he has sailed and that marked a new approach to the production yacht
The Grand Cormoran: capable camper-cruiser
The Grand Cormoran is a camper-cruiser capable of handling heavy weather. David Harding puts the boat through its paces