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Seawind 1170

Combining the space of twin hulls with the capabilities of a proven design from a vastly experienced Australian yard makes this 40-footer a worthy addition to the cruising fleet Downunder.
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Seawind

LOA

11.9M

Construction

Fibreglass (GRP)
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Beneteau First 44

The First 44 is Beneteau’s performance cruiser model, just arrived at 36 Degrees Brokers in Westhaven. It slots between Beneteau’s First 36 and First 53 models.
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Brand

Beneteau

LOA

14.15M

Construction

Fibreglass (GRP)
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Dibley 12m canting-keeler

Boatbuilding, like any worthy endeavour, takes time. And, as anyone who has built a boat will know, it usually takes longer than expected.
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Dibley

LOA

12M

Construction

Composite
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Dufour 470

If you’re lucky, there comes a time when you can afford to give in to your desire to have a bigger, more comfortable cruising boat. The days of making do with a...
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Brand

Dufour

LOA

14.85M

Construction

Fibreglass (GRP)
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Beneteau First 36

A Kiwi connection has helped to create the newest in Beneteau’s First series, a performance cruiser designed to appeal to club racers who also want to take the family away for a...
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Brand

Beneteau

LOA

11.98M

Construction

Fibreglass (GRP)
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Hanse 460

Hanse Yacht’s latest, the new Hanse 460, shows off the work of a new design team that’s dead-set on giving today’s cruising sailors even more of what they want.
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Hanse

LOA

14.60M

Construction

Fibreglass (GRP)
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Elan E6

With the launch of the E6 — the new flagship of Elan Yachts’ E-Line range, and the largest and most high-performance cruiser the yard has produced to date — the Slovenian builder...
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Brand

Elan

LOA

14.30M

Construction

Composite
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Dufour 470

Nothing is more enjoyable to windward than a deep-keeled monohull with a good suit of sails, something our Australian correspondent Kevin Green was reminded of during a coastal voyage on the new...

Brand

Dufour

LOA

14.85M

Construction

Fibreglass (GRP)
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NEEL 43

The NEEL 43 is the latest evolution of this French builder’s trimaran range and the first of the brand to reach these shores, so two good reasons to go for a sail.

Brand

NEEL

LOA

13.1M

Construction

Composite

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