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Dufour 32

In a world where yachts just keep getting bigger it’s always nice when a manufacturer goes back to its roots and that’s exactly what Dufour is doing with its new 32. This is a pocket-sized cruiser from the pen of their preferred designer, Umberto Felci. It’s definitely the starter boat in their range but features plenty of beam aft (3.31m to be precise) meaning that there is generous volume. The boat has a well-dimensioned rig and bulb keel which, combined with a modest displacement of 4,900kg, suggests this is a yacht that will be a polished performer.

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380

Jeanneau’s Sun Odyssey 380 is the second smallest yacht in their Sun Odyssey range of cruising yachts behind the 349. As such, she is seen as something of a gateway into the range. Despite this, the 380 is a roomy yacht with distinctive lines; to this end she boasts the immersed forefoot and forward chines seen on the Sun Odyssey 410. As an added bonus, there is the option of a swing keel which boosts the versatility of the boat. Standard interior layout will feature two large doubles forward and aft, but there is the choice of a third aft cabin.

Oyster 595

Readers of Sailing Today with very long memories may recall that Oyster Yachts announced the launch of the Rob Humphreys designed Oyster 595 back in 2017. Well, there has been a lot of water under the bridge since then but the boat is finally here and looks every inch as stylish as promised. As you’d expect, this is a blue water cruiser designed to be sailed by a couple. Ease of handling is therefore a priority as is the importance of fast ocean passage making. The boat features a centre cockpit with twin helms. Down below, the standard layout has a large stateroom aft with two double berths forward, plus a bunk room.

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Swan 58

The Swan 58 has been designed by German Frers to complement the smaller 48, launched last year, both in terms of concept and overall style. The concept is, of course, fast bluewater cruising in style and Frers has penned a boat with both less beam after than some contemporaries and also a low freeboard and coachroof. Surprisingly, the 58 boasts twin rudders. The boat has a big rig and promises to be a strong performer. The interior has been designed by Italian Misa Poggi and looks to blend the usual Swan levels of luxury with practicality. The result is a fine looking boat that will doubtless perform strongly.

KC54

The KC54 is produced by South African manufacturer Kinetic Catamarans and is designed by the respected South African/Dutch design team of Simonis Voogd Design BV. The aim of the company is to produce fast, comfortable catamarans that gain a performance edge by using high volumes of carbon in the hull construction. The 54 certainly looks the part; blending strong performance with a beautifully appointed interior boasting masses of light, space and an innovative forward cockpit.