Dana 24 Boat Review
Now back on the production line at Pacific Seacraft after a three-year hiatus, the Dana 24 is a pricey, seaworthy, two-person cruiser. She will...
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43
Jeanneau's product line falls into two categories: Sun Odyssey models characterized as "performance cruisers," having a turn of speed, and the Fast series boats,...
Com-Pac 35
Com-Pac Yachts is a Florida builder with a particularly interesting history. The company was formed back in 1957 by W. L. "Hutch" Hutchins, Sr.,...
Columbia 9.6
The Columbia 9.6 is one of the last boats built by this pioneer of fiberglass sailboats. The 9.6 stands for meters and distinguishes it...
Hinckley Pilot 35
Henry R. Hinckley & Co. of Southwest Harbor, Maine, has had some notable successes over the years, and this solid glass 35-footer ranks right...
What Boats Can Your Money Buy?
As has been done several times in the past, Practical Sailor presents here another New and Used Sailboats price guide. Its nothing that a...
Catalina 36 MK II
Now the largest manufacturer of sailboats in the US, Catalina Yachts was formed in 1970, two years after founder Frank Butler was fired by...
Special Boatbuying Section: How Not To Get Ripped Off
Most boats, especially those longer than 35 feet, are sold through yacht brokers. Therefore, dealing with a member of this profession is a strong...
Special Boatbuying Section:Stick With the Pros On Loans
It’s fun to daydream about rig configuration, gear options, engine type, and navigation gear, but if you’re an earnest boatbuyer, you’re probably going to...
Special Boatbuying Section:What’s She Worth?
Figuring out the proper market price of a used boat can be tricky, whether you’re selling or buying. Let’s use an example of a Pearson...
$650,000 Yacht Tour : Hanse 460 – This Luxury Cruising Sailboat...
In the $500,000+ cruising sailboat market, the competition for world traveling sailboats is full of exceptional sailing yachts like the Catalina 445, the Amel...
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MacGregor 26 has been a staple in the trailerable sailboat market for decades, and company literature claimed more than 7,000 of the original model...