Sailboats

Maserati leaving New York.

Maserati’s Record

Italian sailor Giovanni Soldini, and a crew of eight, sailing aboard a VO70 called_ Maserati (ex-_Ericsson 3) set a record when they reached San Francisco from New York in just 47 days (and 42 minutes).

Corsair 24 Trimaran

Corsair 24: Multiplying on the Bay

All the hoopla surrounding the 34th America’s Cup has San Francisco Bay’s multihull community electrified. From the January/February 2013 issue of Sailing World.

J/70 Start

J/70: Jumpstarting the Fleet

The new J/70 dove into the one-design racing scene at the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup U.S. Qualifying Series, marking the start of things to come. Starting Line from our November/December 2012 issue.

Sailing World BOTY 2013
MC 38

MC38 One Design

Best Grand-Prix One-Design Photos by Walter Cooper The MC38 One Design is a complete, modern grand-prix package, swimming in carbon and composites, and designed to do nothing else but tear around the cans at high-speed. As an excellent build out of McConaghy’s Chinese operation, the MC38, is presented as the upgrade for Farr 40 owners seeking a more contemporary design, and as a more substantial boat for Melges 32 owners that don’t have the athleticism for such a boat. Onboard, the MC38

Sailing World

2013 Boat of the Year: J/70

J/Boats’ new one-design sensation is lighting the sportboat scene ablaze. Quick, stiff, ramp-launchable, and priced right, the J/70 checked all the BOTY boxes as it sailed its way to the top of the judges’ lists. Behold our 2013 Boat of the Year.

The Ker 40 is a semi-custom boat for the serious IRC racing team. Our test boat, Catapult, was built for an experienced owner, and was fitted out primarily for offshore racing.

Ker 40: Best Handicap Racer

Jason Ker, master of IRC-winning designs, teams up with McConaghy Boats to deliver a no-excuses, semi-custom raceboat that’s dialed in for offshore sprints and buoy racing triumphs.

Sailing World

Dufour 36 Performance: Best Crossover

When Dufour Yachts said they were going to revamp their line of performance cruisers, they weren’t kidding. With the Dufour 36 Performance they deliver on their promise: It’s a fast, fun, and impeccably built crossover—for less than $250K. Race it. Cruise it. Enjoy the ride.

The Venture may be designed for clubs and sailing programs, but even experienced sailors and families alike will love its performance and versatility.

RS Venture: Best Recreational Dinghy

For casual racing, club sailing, and messing about with the family, RS Sailboats delivers the goods with its Venture, a versatile and nimble dinghy for the sailing masses.

Maserati leaving New York.

Maserati’s Record

Italian sailor Giovanni Soldini, and a crew of eight, sailing aboard a VO70 called_ Maserati (ex-_Ericsson 3) set a record when they reached San Francisco from New York in just 47 days (and 42 minutes).

Corsair 24 Trimaran

Corsair 24: Multiplying on the Bay

All the hoopla surrounding the 34th America’s Cup has San Francisco Bay’s multihull community electrified. From the January/February 2013 issue of Sailing World.

J/70 Start

J/70: Jumpstarting the Fleet

The new J/70 dove into the one-design racing scene at the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup U.S. Qualifying Series, marking the start of things to come. Starting Line from our November/December 2012 issue.

Sailing World BOTY 2013
MC 38

MC38 One Design

Best Grand-Prix One-Design Photos by Walter Cooper The MC38 One Design is a complete, modern grand-prix package, swimming in carbon and composites, and designed to do nothing else but tear around the cans at high-speed. As an excellent build out of McConaghy’s Chinese operation, the MC38, is presented as the upgrade for Farr 40 owners seeking a more contemporary design, and as a more substantial boat for Melges 32 owners that don’t have the athleticism for such a boat. Onboard, the MC38

Sailing World

2013 Boat of the Year: J/70

J/Boats’ new one-design sensation is lighting the sportboat scene ablaze. Quick, stiff, ramp-launchable, and priced right, the J/70 checked all the BOTY boxes as it sailed its way to the top of the judges’ lists. Behold our 2013 Boat of the Year.

The Ker 40 is a semi-custom boat for the serious IRC racing team. Our test boat, Catapult, was built for an experienced owner, and was fitted out primarily for offshore racing.

Ker 40: Best Handicap Racer

Jason Ker, master of IRC-winning designs, teams up with McConaghy Boats to deliver a no-excuses, semi-custom raceboat that’s dialed in for offshore sprints and buoy racing triumphs.

Sailing World

Dufour 36 Performance: Best Crossover

When Dufour Yachts said they were going to revamp their line of performance cruisers, they weren’t kidding. With the Dufour 36 Performance they deliver on their promise: It’s a fast, fun, and impeccably built crossover—for less than $250K. Race it. Cruise it. Enjoy the ride.

The Venture may be designed for clubs and sailing programs, but even experienced sailors and families alike will love its performance and versatility.

RS Venture: Best Recreational Dinghy

For casual racing, club sailing, and messing about with the family, RS Sailboats delivers the goods with its Venture, a versatile and nimble dinghy for the sailing masses.

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