The candidates in the other categories:
- Luxury Cruiser
- Cruising yachts
- Multihulls
- Special boats
Saffier Se 24 Lite
The Saffier is undoubtedly one of the most attractive models of its kind. But it offers far more than just visual appeal: excellent, almost dinghy-like agility, high speed potential upwind and downwind, easy handling, fine workmanship and, on request, an electric pod drive with charging option via solar panels flush-mounted on the foredeck. Length 7.10 m; beam 2.40 m; draught 1.30 m; weight 1.2 tonnes; sail area 31 m²; STZ 5.2; basic price 83,181 euros
Cape Cod 767
The Rosewest shipyard based in Bordeaux is one of the small, fine boatbuilding companies on the west coast of France. Until now, it has focussed on daysailers with a retro design. With the Cape Cod 767, it is showing modern minimalist lines for the first time. The boat is trailerable and can fall dry, making it suitable for universal use. Despite the flush deck with inlay cushions, it has an extension with two berths. Hull length 7.67 m; width 2.54 m; draught 0.20-1.80 m; weight 1.1 t; sail area 31.9 m²; sail carrying capacity 5.5; basic price 130,305 euros
- Test coming soon
Flaar 24
Currently the hottest sports boat among the new releases. The Flaar 24 is designed as an inland racer and is very light thanks to its carbon fibre hull and rig. In combination with almost 38 square metres of upwind sail area, this results in an extremely high sail carrying capacity of 6.8. Nevertheless, it offers berths for up to four people under the strongly curved cabin superstructure. Unlike the Saffier, for which only fixed keel versions are available, the Flaar has an electrically retractable swivelling keel. Hull length 7.23 m; beam 2.50 m; draught 0.60-1.80 m; weight 0.75 t; sail area downwind 37.7 m²; STZ 6.8; basic price 77,231 euros
- Test coming soon
Pointer 30
The new development from Holland can be used for day trips as well as for cruising, preferably only with two or three people, as the berth in the foredeck is very narrow. Thanks to its low displacement, the Pointer 30 is very lively. The timeless design is not exciting, but harmonious. Owners can choose between a built-in diesel or electric pod as an auxiliary drive. The costs are not included in the basic price; the complete boat costs 180,000 euros. Hull length 9.20 m; width 2.90 m; draught 1.25 m; weight 2.4 t; sail area 46 m²; STZ 5.1; price €184,331 (No engine! Optional €23,900 for Torqeedo Pod or Yanmar 2YM15).
Shogun 43
This yacht breaks all standards: for its length, it is very narrow compared to the majority of the market, extremely light for its size and outrageously fast for a cruising boat. Free from any formula or budget constraints, the new development from Linjett's second brand is simply designed to be fun. However, happy owners don't have to do without a tasteful interior and the best boatbuilding quality. Hull length 13.10 m; beam 3.70 m; draught 2.40 m; weight 6.1 tonnes; sail area 118.8 m²; STZ 6.0; price 1,380,400 euros
Sun Fast 30 OD
Jeanneau has realised a project that has long been longed for by many offshore sailors: an affordable racing yacht to fill the large gap between the Mini 6.50 and Class 40. Promoted by clubs in England, France and the USA and developed by VPLP, the Sun Fast 30 OD offers a reasonably affordable basis for competing in offshore racing. The lines of the one-size-fits-all class are reduced rather than radical, the potential is not exuberant. Hull length 8.99 m; beam 2.99 m; draught 2.0 m; weight 2.7 t; sail area a. W. 59 m²; STZ 5.5; basic price ex shipyard 169,580 euros.
- Test in the coming week
Bestevaer 36
A rare appearance on the market, but a potent cruiser made of aluminium. The Bestevaer follows the concept and design of her big sisters, all established as explorers. Her outward robustness and cuddliness gives way to dignified elegance below deck. And yes: the pilothouse superstructure is not a dazzler; you can steer the boat from the inside while sitting in an elevated position in bad weather. The drive concept with 15 kW e-drive and diesel generator as a range extender is also great. Hull length 10.95 m; beam 3.80 m; draught 0.70-2.40 m; weight 8.8 tonnes; sail area downwind 65 m²; STZ 3.9; ex shipyard price: 767,550
