Overview The Beneteau Oceanis 381 Clipper is a highly regarded, comfortable cruiser designed by Jean Berret and Olivier Racoupeau. It is celebrated for its spacious interior and solid offshore performance. ‘Deja Vu’ has the preferred two cabin option, which gives two generous double berths, a voluminous head compartment and an excellent sea-going galley. The saloon is light and airy, with a very convivial ambiance, and benefits from a double berth conversion via the drop-down table. Short handed sailing is easy, with lines lead back to the cockpit and a comprehensive binnacle da... read more

The Dufour 36 Classic is one of the most popular family cruisers in the Dufour range. Designed by Mortain and Mavrikios, they created a perfect combination of being comfortably sailed by a couple or family, and huge interior volume for a yacht of her size. In only 4 years of manufacture, Dufour Yachts built over 400 of the 36 Classic hulls as they were so popular. The sloop rig fully battened mainsail and roller furling genoa give her a solid upwind performance. All control lines are led back to the cockpit for ease of handling and the helm gives a responsive feel. Piccolo has been well ... read more

GBR 209 (230 in total built) is an exceptionally well-prepared Melges 32, campaigned and continually developed to a level rarely seen on the brokerage market. Built in 2009 and one of the later Melges 32 hulls produced, she has undergone an extensive programme of optimisation, refurbishment and performance upgrades since 2021, resulting in a boat that is fully race-ready, fully measured and proven at the front of the fleet. Widely regarded as one of the most successful one-design sportboats ever built, the Melges 32 combines exhilarating performance with surprisingly refined engineering. C... read more

Overview HISTORY Papillon is a beautifully presented Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695 Series 2, supplied new in 2021. Combining Jeanneau’s renowned practicality with modern styling, excellent seakeeping and impressive versatility, the Merry Fisher 695 has become one of the most popular compact wheelhouse cruisers on the market. DESIGN Designed as the ideal all-round family cruiser, fishing platform and weekend getaway boat, Papillon benefits from the sought-after Premier Trim specification and a comprehensive factory options package. Her Yamaha F150 outboard delivers economical cruising performa... read more

Design and Build The Maxi 1050 is a highly regarded performance cruiser with a high level of crafmanship as you would expect from a Swedish boat yard. Designed by Pelle Petterson, the Maxi 1050 has a sleek hull shape and modern sail plan, it excels in upwind sailing and provides a top class sailing experience. With an open cockpit, wide swim platform and spacious interior, she is equally at home doing short coastal hops on a summer cruise. The interior is finished to high standard with solid teak joinery throughout, she has a open feel of a much larger yacht and plenty of space for at least ... read more

Overview Oyster Sovereign 55 Kantara is a beautifully maintained Oyster Sovereign 55 that has remained in the same ownership since 1998. Built by Oyster Marine to a Holman & Pye design and commissioned in 1993, she is one of the most highly regarded bluewater cruising yachts of her era. Designed from the outset for comfortable long-distance cruising and manageable short-handed sailing, the Oyster 55 is ideally suited to a couple undertaking extended offshore passages or even circumnavigation. Thoughtfully upgraded and carefully maintained throughout her life, Kantara combines Oyster’s... read more

Overview Wishanger II is a highly specified Oyster 62 that has been thoughtfully maintained, extensively upgraded and purposefully equipped for serious bluewater cruising. Built by Southampton Yacht Services in 2002 to a Rob Humphreys design, she combines Oyster’s renowned build quality with a proven long-range cruising pedigree, including successful participation in the World ARC Round the World Rally 2016-2017. Commissioned for an experienced owner and featuring a uniquely extended aft deck and counter transom, Wishanger II offers a rare combination of offshore capability, luxurious... read more

‘Siosarnoir’ is a good example of this timeless bluewater cruising yacht, with its long-standing reputation for strength, balance, and offshore capability. Designed by Holman & Pye, the Rustler 36 has earned a global reputation as a capable and dependable bluewater cruiser, proven on countless long-distance passages. ‘Siosarnoir’ is a well-equipped for offshore voyaging or coastal cruising, with windvane self-steering, a bow thruster for close quarters manoeuvring, and a reliable 29HP Yanmar engine. The current owners have maintained a rolling programme of mainte... read more

Design and Capability Scandinavian rocket ship from Finngulf Yachts. The Finngulf 33 offers all the build quality you would expect from this well regarded yard, along with refined sailing performance, she is equally at home on the race circuit as she is hopping from port to anchorage. Built to CE category A for Ocean sailing she can withstand any conditions you might like to throw her in to. Sailing Performance This Finngulf 33 has a fractional rig, fin keel with a bulb and spade rudder, all combining to give her a responsive helm and good upwind performance. All of the lines are l... read more

If you are looking for a superbly capable cruiser with proven blue water ability, this highly regarded Chuck Paine design should be on your shortlist. The Bowman 40 offers ocean going potential but is equally at home as a powerful coastal passage maker. The Bowman 40 is easily sailed, with a spacious uncluttered cockpit and the flexibility of a cutter rig. From the moment you step aboard, you know that you are on a real sailors boat, designed to make fast passages in safety and comfort. ‘Quiver’ is a good example of the marque and benefits from a recently installed Yanmar e... read more