Yacht Designer Spotlight: Gerry Douglas of Catalina Yachts
If you’ve ever stepped aboard a Catalina and felt like the boat was clearly designed by a seasoned sailor, there’s a good reason … for four decades, one man drew…
Finot-Conq: How a Yacht Design Duo Shaped Modern Sailing
If you have ever stepped aboard a Beneteau Oceanis and thought it felt exactly right, there is a good chance Finot-Conq had something to do with it. The French design…
The Mark Ellis Legacy: Making Sailing Simple and Power Beautiful
The evolution of iconic yacht design can often be tracked by complexity, but the true legacy of Mark Ellis is that he made sailing simple and power beautiful. There is…
Nauta Design: Award-Winning Superyacht Design Brought To Production Sailboats
Specializing in the interior designs of sailing yachts, this group has earned a reputation for being the cutting edge of contemporary interior design. Founded in 1985, Nauta Design has designed…
Beneteau 423 (2003-2008) Reviews (Oceanis / Clipper 423)
Beneteau Oceanis 423 Summary Produced between 2002 and 2008, the Beneteau Oceanis 423 (also marketed interchangeably as the Beneteau 423) remains one of the most commercially successful production…