Don’t be deceived by the name of the Allures 51.9, she is set to be a much bigger boat than her predecessors, the Allures 51 and 52. Rupert Holmes and Toby Hodges reportAllures builds alloy centreboard cruisers with fibreglass decks …
Now there are electric outboards as well as petrol motors, the choice of 2-3hp outboard engines has never been better. But which is right for you?Choosing an outboard engine for your tender used to be as simple as going to …
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SVR-Lazartigue is the newest Ultim trimaran, designed for current solo around the world record holder François Gabart. Gabart gave François Tregouet an exclusive tour of this extraordinary machine.Launched in July after 150,000 hours of work, SVR-Lazartigue is the latest addition …
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Alinghi teams up with F1 team Red Bull Racing for America’s Cup comeback Swiss sailing team Alinghi has confirmed that it is entering the 37th America’s Cup, in a new team partnership as Alinghi Red Bull Racing. Team founder Ernesto …
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The ITA 14.99 is a performance cruiser that offers high build quality and plenty of appeal to bluewater cruisers. Toby Hodges and Francois Tregouet find out whyA combination of sharp design from François Perus, whose Yacht Design Collective has worked …
If you’re looking to buy a pre-owned boat, working out how old to look for is a key decision. Will Bruton speaks to brokerage and refit experts to find out why 10- to 15-year-old yachts can be a sweet spot …
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