Reviews

Reviews

Owen Open 60 Hexagon

Kiwi Graham Dalton and his New Zealand-flagged Open 60 Hexagon will carry the hopes of a nation in the next Around Alone single-handed round-the-world yacht race beginning in September. Steve Raea caught up with Dalton and his boat during sail training on the Hauraki Gulf and filed this report.
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X3 Centreboard Yacht

The X3 is pitched as an entry-level sail trainer for young children, a youth boat and an adult's fun boat. Geoff Green asked two knowledgeable sailors to helm this maritime chameleon.
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Oyster 53

Highly regarded British yacht builder Oyster Marine has cultured a pearl Down Under. Vanessa Dudley test-sailed the first Kiwi-built Oyster 53 in Auckland.
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Bavaria Yachts 42

It was supposed to be a genteel cruise to assess the Bavaria 42 but Lawrence Schaffler says his test sail became a duel with the elements that underscored the boat's robust handling and rapid-reefing capabilities.
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Beneteau Oceanis 411

Decades of chartering know-how have been synthesised in the Beneteau Oceanis 411's crisp lines, great performance and pragmatic design, Lawrence Schaffler says it's a true step-aboard-and-sail yacht.
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Bavaria Yachts 40

The first Bavaria 40 to enter New Zealand was launched at Westhaven in December. It's roomy, comfortable and quick, and if the dollar's recovery continues, chances are we'll be seeing a few more in New Zealand waters.
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