Sun Odyssey 33i, the sensible cruiser

Sun Odyssey 33i

The Sun Odyssey 33i is a cruising sailboat produced by the shipyard Jeanneau and designed by architect Marc Lombard. Launched in 2009, it is part of the Sun Odyssey range, intended for cruising. With a length of 9.74 meters and a width of 3.34 meters, this monohull positions itself as a family-friendly, seaworthy, and well-designed …

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Gib Sea 302: What if it had all the right qualities?

Gib Sea 302

The Gib’Sea 302 is a 9-meter cruising sailboat, designed by the Joubert-Nivelt firm and built by Gibert Marine between 1992 and 1996. With 145 units produced, this sailboat found its audience and became one of the benchmarks in the 30-foot category. With a generous interior volume, above-average build quality, and respectable performance, this cruiser has …

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Sun Liberty 34, a sailboat for happy owners

Sun Liberty 34

THE Sun Liberty 34 is a 10-meter cruising sailboat designed by Daniel Andrieu and the Jeanneau shipyard. This cruiser, built between 1989 and 1992 is not the most well-known on the construction site, far from it. Yet, with 284 units builtThis model has seen significant production in 3 years. Contrary to the sometimes “low-cost” image …

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Contessa 32, an exceptional sailboat and one of the benchmarks of British yachting

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The Contessa 32 is one of those sailboats that will forever be etched in the history of European yachting. Designed by Englishman Jeremy Rogers, this boat is associated with some of the most memorable stories and unforgettable experiences. Here’s a look at this legendary used sailboat, which also happens to be an excellent value. British …

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Ovni 30: the small, all-purpose adventurer

Ovni 30

The Ovni 30 is an aluminum centerboard sailboat from the 1980s. Designed by Philippe Briand and built by Alubat, this sailboat is a cruiser capable of taking a couple anywhere. Here’s a look at a sailboat that has inspired the dreams of many sailors. In my youth, this sailboat made me dream. Looking at an …

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The J/121, a sailing yacht designed for racing with a small crew

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J Composites presented its new cruiser-racer, the J/121, at the Dusseldorf boat show. A sailboat for shorthanded sailors who enjoy solo or short-handed sailing. J Composites was present at the Dusseldorf International Boat Show. This was the opportunity for the shipyard to present its new sailboat, the J/121. This large J112, 12 meters long, was …

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