Beneteau 311 Reviews
Beneteau Oceanis 311 (1997-2003) The Beneteau Oceanis 311 is a versatile vessel, offering the spacious amenities of a larger cruiser while maintaining the nimble handling of a 30-footer. Designed for…
Beneteau Sense 43: Bold and Revolutionary (Cruising World Review)
Cruising World: written by Mark Pillsbury First unveiled at last fall’s U.S. Sailboat Show, the Sense line and its optional break-through steering system became the talk of the dock. Boat…
J/22 Reviews & More
Murray Yacht Sales has been very active in the J/22 fleet and has owned several J/22s built by TPI, Italian and South African Builders and was also the importer for…
Boats & Yachting Review of the Beneteau Sense 43
It is not very often that a manufacturer goes back to the drawing board to try and change a formula which has been working for the industry for decades.…
Beneteau 411 History
The Beneteau 411 also known as the Oceanis 411 outside of the US was the most popular 40 foot + sailboat that Beneteau has ever built (more than 1,000 hulls…
Dufour 36 Classic Review
Dufour 36 Classic The midships galley of the Dufour 36 Classic opens up the aft area for a cabin without compromising the cockpit and its storage capacity. The 36 Classic…
Beneteau First 30 Review (SAILING MAGAZINE)
New boat: Beneteau First 30 June 2011 By Staff The Beneteau First 30 made its way to U.S. race courses last year, but the boat continues to define a new…
Twin Rudders on a Sailboat: Increased control and safety
Modern hulls are more balanced while heeling. They are also wider in the stern. It leads quite naturally to the twin rudders. Better control when reaching and tacking Is positioned…
Lifting Keel Maintenance
The lifting keel has also been referred to as the keel centerboard. Perform maintenance when the vessel is out of the water. Carefully clean the inner sides of the keel’s…
Beneteau Oceanis 331 Reviews (2000-2005)
Designed by Groupe Finot, the Beneteau 331 offers a sophisticated hull with traditional lines. A spacious cockpit, top-of-the-line deck hardware and a roller furling main accent her ease of handling.…