Bente 28, from 100,000 euros
The small cruiser Bente 24 gets a bigger sister. Typical of the brand, the new Bente 28 also has the eye-catching dodger above the companionway. The Judel/Vrolijk design features a T-keel with two draught variants (1.60/1.80 metres) and two attached rudder blades. Two cabins and a toilet room are provided inside. Hull length 8.55 m; width 2.99 m; weight 2.5 tonnes; sail area 51.0 square metres
Aeolos P 30, from 111,860 euros
The new carbon fibre hull from designer Hans Genthe, which is being built at Aeolos Composites in Dubai, is designed to be light, fast and sporty. The uncompromising racer is set to shake up the ORC and IRC regatta scene. Ready to sail, the boat weighs in at just 1.55 tonnes, with a ballast content in the deep T-keel of more than 50 percent (800 kg). With a lifting keel and retractable rudder, the Aeolos P 30 should also be easy to trailer. The price is very favourable, but freight costs are higher. Hull length 9.14 m; width 2.91 m; weight 1.55 t; sail area 57.3 square metres
Pointer 30, from 120000 Euro
Line extension also at Pointer Yachts in Holland. Jachtwerf Heeg is now working on a project for a simple yet sporty tourer with bowsprit, wheel steering and bathing hatch. Below deck there will be four berths, a small pantry and a separable toilet room. The boat should be ready in the summer. Hull length 9.20 m; width 2.90 m; weight 2.4 tonnes; sail area 46.0 sqm
Preste 18, from 19,500 euros
The aim of the concept is to quickly establish an international regatta class; the Preste 18 from Poland certainly has what it takes. The open sports boat has a retractable keel and is launched and retrieved via the ramp like a dinghy. Hull length 5.45 m; width 2.16 m; weight 335 kg; sail area 20.0 square metres
Vortex Pod Racer, from 40,000 euros
Anyone should be able to take off and foil with it. The peculiar vehicle from McConaghy Boats in China is controlled like an aeroplane using foot pedals and a joystick and can allegedly reach speeds of up to 30 knots on its three wings. Hull length 5.30 m; width 5.80 m; weight 150 kg; sail area 20.1 m2
Aloes/Flow 25, from 52,000
One hull, two boats: Atelier Interface in La Rochelle offers two different boat concepts based on a small plywood folding frame. The Aloes 25 is a small, sporty day racer with a slip cabin. Under the name Flow 25 (picture), the same hull is also offered as a cruising small cruiser with an interior suitable for touring. Both boats can be easily slipped and trailered with a swivelling keel and attached rudder blades. Hull length 7.50 m; width 2.55 m; weight 850 kg; sail area 40.5 square metres
Bihan 5.80
The shipyard Marine Composites in Brittany has presented the Bihan 6.50, a highly acclaimed small cruiser (test in YACHT 23/ 2016). Now an even smaller version is following, albeit without interior fittings. The smart fun-maker also comes with a gaff rig made of carbon fibre and an extendable bow trunk for a gennaker. The swivelling keel with 185 kilograms of ballast can be raised with a bulkhead buoy. This makes the boat easy to transport by road.hull length 5.80 m; width 2.20 m; weight 580 kg; sail area 21.0 square metres
