The performance cruiser genre is looking for a happy medium between two worlds: Sport and comfort. The compromise is particularly appealing and currently more in demand than ever. YACHT invited six representatives of the eleven metre hull length class to a group comparison on the Flensburg Fjord. The Arcona 385 from Sweden, the Dehler 38 SQ from Germany, the Faurby 370 from Denmark, the First 36 from Beneteau in France, the American J 112 E, which is also built in France, and last but not least the X 4.0 from Denmark took up the sporting challenge.
In the second part of the big comparison test in the new YACHT 15/2022, the six yachts have to literally show what they are made of. This issue is less about sport and more about comfort on board, living space below deck, functionality and storage space. And, of course, the YACHT test editors have also kept an eye on the quality of the interior fittings.
The second part of the major YACHT comparison test is now available in the latest issue of YACHT, issue 15/2022.
- Part 1, issue 14/2022: the sailing characteristics, sailing performance, handling and trim
- Part 2, issue 15/2022:Where do the comparison yachts score in terms of living comfort, cosiness and storage space? Which boats offer the most practical interior layout and how much flexibility is available for the interior design?
- Part 3, issue 16/2022: How are the boats built and what are the on-board technology installations like? What solutions do the manufacturers come up with for the water circuit, the electrical supply and the controls?
- Part 4, issue 17/2022:The final tally. What conclusions does the YACHT test team draw, is there a clear winner? Here is a detailed and comparative overview of the pricing and all possible competitor yachts
