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Mar 10, 2026

Sizing Your Yacht's 12v Domestic Battery Bank | Expert Cruising Guide

Learn how to accurately size your yacht's domestic battery bank for offshore passages. Calculate ampere-hour demand and manage energy efficiently.

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Mar 07, 2026

Allures 45.9 Review: Performance, Specs & Cruising Capability

An expert review of the Allures 45.9 sailboat. Explore technical specs, aluminium construction benefits, and how the lifting keel performs for blue-water cruising.

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Mar 06, 2026

Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 Review: Specs, Performance & Buying Advice

An expert review of the Doug Peterson-designed Jeanneau Sun Legende 41. Discover performance ratios, build quality details, and a buyer's checklist for this classic cruiser.

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Mar 06, 2026

O’Day 40 Review: Specs, Performance & Buyer's Guide

An expert review of the O’Day 40 sailboat. Explore Philippe Briand’s design, performance ratios, common problems to inspect, and how it compares to other 40ft cruisers.

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Mar 05, 2026

C&C 36 Review: Specs, Performance & Expert Buyer’s Guide

A comprehensive review of the C&C 36 sailboat. Includes technical specifications, performance ratios, common problems, and a comparison for prospective owners...

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Mar 05, 2026

Kelly-Peterson vs Plain Peterson: What’s the Difference?

Understand the vital differences between a genuine Kelly-Peterson 44 and other "Plain" Peterson models. Learn about HIN codes, build quality, and shipyard history.

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Mar 05, 2026

Peterson 44 Review: Specs, Performance & Buyer's Guide

An in-depth expert review of the Peterson 44 sailboat. Explore technical specs, performance ratios, common problems, and why this Doug Peterson design remains a premier blue-water cruiser.

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Mar 04, 2026

Beneteau First 375 Review: Specs, Performance & Buyer's Guide

An expert review of the Beneteau First 375. Explore technical specifications, design ratios, and real-world cruising performance for this classic Jean Berret design.

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Mar 02, 2026

Gulfstar Hirsch 45 Review: Specs, Performance & Buyer's Guide

An expert review of the Gulfstar Hirsch 45 sailboat. We analyse performance ratios, construction quality, and what to look for when buying this classic blue-water cruiser.

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Mar 01, 2026

Jeanneau Voyage 12.50 Review: Blue-Water Performance & Buyer's Guide

A detailed review of the Jeanneau Voyage 12.50 sailboat. Discover technical specs, performance ratios, and a buyer's checklist for common problem areas.

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Feb 22, 2026

CSY 44 Sailboat: Comprehensive Review, Specs & Performance Analysis

An in-depth review of the CSY 44 sailboat. Discover technical specifications, design ratios, and why this heavy-displacement cruiser remains a top choice for ocean voyagers.

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Feb 22, 2026

Irwin 54 Sailboat: Comprehensive Review, Specs & Performance Analysis

An expert review of the Irwin 54 sailboat. Explore technical specifications, design ratios, cruising capabilities, and why this shoal-draft yacht is a liveaboard favourite.

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Feb 20, 2026

Beneteau Oceanis 473 Review: Specs, Performance & Cruising Guide

An in-depth review of the Beneteau Oceanis 473. Discover technical specifications, design ratios, and why this Groupe Finot design remains a top offshore cruising choice.

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Feb 17, 2026

Luders 36 Review: Specs, Performance Ratios & Cruising Guide

An in-depth expert review of the Luders 36 sailboat. Explore technical specifications, design ratios, and the offshore cruising capabilities of this classic Bill Luders design.

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Feb 16, 2026

Deck-stepped vs. Keel-stepped mast: An Offshore Engineering Guide

Comparing deck-stepped vs. keel-stepped mast systems. We analyze the propped cantilever effect, structural loads, and maintenance for offshore sailors.

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  1. Sizing Your Yacht's 12v Domestic Battery Bank | Expert Cruising Guide

    Mar 10, 26 07:01 PM

    Learn how to accurately size your yacht's domestic battery bank for offshore passages. Calculate ampere-hour demand and manage energy efficiently.

    Read More

  2. Allures 45.9 Review: Performance, Specs & Cruising Capability

    Mar 07, 26 03:22 PM

    An expert review of the Allures 45.9 sailboat. Explore technical specs, aluminium construction benefits, and how the lifting keel performs for blue-water cruising.

    Read More

  3. Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 Review: Specs, Performance & Buying Advice

    Mar 06, 26 12:26 PM

    An expert review of the Doug Peterson-designed Jeanneau Sun Legende 41. Discover performance ratios, build quality details, and a buyer's checklist for this classic cruiser.

    Read More