For the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1, Beneteau used Pascale Conq for the hull design and Nauta Design for the interior. It created a yacht with the Oceanis family feel, but - thanks to Beneteau's acquisition of Polish builder Delphia - the Oceanis 30.1 has details and features that have long been amiss on smaller yachts: unless you step into the realms of high-end builders. Features like hinged bunk bases, a light in the cockpit locker, gas struts on the cockpit locker lid, an accumulator tank in the freshwater system (so the water pump doesn't hum through the boat when you seek a late night glass of water), a light in the cockpit locker, USB sockets in the cabins, a built-in gas leak detector, the list goes on and on. She's designed for new sailors and hits a sweet spot at around 10-15 knots, and sailors progressing from dinghies (or smaller keelboats) will discover she's safe, comfortable, and a great little boat. That said, if you're experienced and looking to downsize, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 has many features you might be used to, and you can save money without compromise. - We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs far more than it pays - for the moment, at least. If you're enjoying the reviews, you could help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! - 0:25 Hull Design 1:14 Foredeck 2:35 Cockpit 4:37 Saloon 6:49 Forward Cabin 7:21 Galley 8:22 Heads 9:21 Aft Cabin 10:32 Engine Access 10:56 Conclusion - LOA 9.53m (31ft 3in) Hull Length 8.99m (29ft 6in) Waterline length 8.65m (28ft 5in) Beam 2.99m (9ft 9in) Draught 1.89m (6ft 2in) Displacement 3,995kg (8,807 lb) Since filming, this yacht has been sold. We wish her new owner well. https://www.michaelschmidt.co.uk/msp-boat/boat-listings/Beneteau_Oceanis-30.1_pure-ambition Thanks to Inspiration Marine Group and Michael Schmidt and Partners for allowing us on board for this tour. https://www.inspirationmarine.co.uk =-=-= Books by Chris Beeson The Crash Test Boat https://amzn.to/4gYZnBv (amazon) How to survive at sea https://amzn.to/4hW6DPe (amazon) What Now Skipper? https://amzn.to/4hCoc7n (amazon) (These are affiliate links - you won't pay more, but Yachting Reviews will receive a tiny percentage from any sale) =-=-= Yachting Reviews is brought to you by Mainstay Media - a collective of expert writers, editors, photographers, video producers and designers who are all market leaders in their respective fields. Mainstay Media offers comprehensive content creation services that can give your business a unique competitive advantage. https://mainstaymedia.co.uk/ The price is correct at the time of uploading.

The Dehler 29 was designed by performance specialists Judel/Vrolijk and first launched in 1997, this 2015 version reminded us both of why we started sailing in the first place. It's essentially a 29ft dinghy, one you sail while sat on the cockpit coaming with tiller, mainsheet and traveller in hand, the wind in your face, and joy in your heart. There are plenty of optional creature comforts, tiller pilot, engine, fridge, heads, galley, hot water, more than enough for a comfortable weekend - even a week - away, but the essence of this boat is connecting with the elements on deck, finding the sweet spot. Chris Beeson checks his bank balance. Length 8.75m / 28ft 9in Beam 2.99m / 9ft 10in Max Draft 1.58m / 5ft 2in Engine Volvo 20HP - We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays far less than what we've put into it. If you're enjoying the reviews, you could help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! - 0:17 Hull design 0:39 Foredeck 1:35 Cockpit 3:16 Saloon 5:21 Heads 6:01 Galley 6:58 Aft Cabin 7:33 Engine Access 7:59 Conclusion Full brokerage listing: https://www.michaelschmidt.co.uk/msp-boat/boat-listings/Dehler_29_brightwork Thanks to Inspiration Marine Group and Michael Schmidt and Partners for allowing us on board for this tour. https://www.inspirationmarine.co.uk - Books by Chris Beeson The Crash Test Boat https://amzn.to/4gYZnBv (amazon) How to survive at sea https://amzn.to/4hW6DPe (amazon) What Now Skipper? https://amzn.to/4hCoc7n (amazon) =-=-= Yachting Reviews is brought to you by Mainstay Media - a collective of expert writers, editors, photographers, video producers and designers who are all market leaders in their respective fields. Mainstay Media offers comprehensive content creation services that can give your business a unique competitive advantage. https://mainstaymedia.co.uk/ The price is correct at the time of uploading. Photo: HanseYachts AG =-=-= #sailing? #sailboat? #yacht? #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting? #boat? #sea #yachting #boating #yachts #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife

Yachting Reviews' Chris Beeson and Graham Snook travel to Hellevoetsluis in Holland, home to the Vaan Yachts shipyard. Co-founded by serial sustainable business builder Igor Kluin and Nienke van t' Klooster, who also looks after interior styling, Vaan's mission is to lead the way to the sustainable building of entirely recyclable yachts. Igor's shocking stat is that, every year, 78,000 of Europe's 80,000 end-of-life yachts are incinerated. Vaan is committed to leading the industry to a circular model where yachts can be dismantled and the raw materials used again. Igor shows us where the dream becomes reality. - We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs way more than it earns - at least for the moment. If you're enjoying the reviews, you could help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! - Books by Chris Beeson The Crash Test Boat https://amzn.to/4gYZnBv (amazon) How to survive at sea https://amzn.to/4hW6DPe (amazon) What Now Skipper? https://amzn.to/4hCoc7n (amazon) =-=-= Yachting Reviews is brought to you by Mainstay Media - a collective of expert writers, editors, photographers, video producers and designers who are all market leaders in their respective fields. Mainstay Media offers comprehensive content creation services that can give your business a unique competitive advantage. https://mainstaymedia.co.uk/ =-=-= Extra footage from: Vaan Yachts Cemrecan Yurtman* Kelly* Tima Miroshnichenko* *www.pexels.com =-=-= #sailing? #sailboat? #yacht? #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting? #boat? #sea #yachting #boating #yachts #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife

Vaan Yachts (it's Dutch for weather vane) was founded by Igor Kluin to address the end-of-life problem head-on. Sailing is the ultimate mode of sustainable travel and he wants to supply bluewater cruising yachts that keep their side of the bargain. This catamaran is 60% recycled aluminium, decks are PEFC-certified cork, headlinings are recycled PET, fabrics are recycled. The result? The Vaan R5 is 100% recyclable (sails excepted). It's all electric, with batteries drip-fed by the solar panels on the cabin top and the saildrive hydro generators (with a diesel generator for back-up). The concept is clear-minded, but how does it sail? Chris Beeson finds out. - We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays nothing - for the moment, at least. If you're enjoying the reviews, you could help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! - 1:18 Sailing the Vaan R5 3:32 Foredeck 5:13 At the mast 5:47 Side decks 6:12 Aft deck 6:46 At the helm 7:41 V-Drive 8:59 The cockpit 10:08 The galley 11:28 Saloon 12:45 Starboard hull - Forward cabin 13:20 Starboard hull - Heads 13:35 Starboard hull - Midships 14:18 Starboard hull - Aft cabin 14:54 Port Hull - Owner's en suite 15:30 Port Hull - Owner's suite - Midships 16:00 Port Hull - Owner's aft cabin 16:39 Performance 18:20 Conclusion - LOA 14.95m (49ft 1in) Waterline length 14.95m (49ft 1in) Beam 7.99m (26ft 3in) Draught 1.35/2.1m (4ft 5in/6ft 11in) standard/retractable centreboard option Displacement 18,000kg (39,683lb) Price (from) €1,495,000 (ex tax) Visit https://www.vaan.yachts/ for more details UK Dealer: https://www.fortismarine.co.uk/ =-=-= Kit worn by Chris and Graham (kindly provided by Helly Hansen) Men's Kos Polo https://amzn.to/4iboxhC (amazon) Mens Ahiga Sneakers https://amzn.to/4hWEibA (amazon) Mens Skagen Offshore https://amzn.to/42WqXf2 (amazon) Books by Chris Beeson The Crash Test Boat https://amzn.to/4gYZnBv (amazon) How to survive at sea https://amzn.to/4hW6DPe (amazon) What Now Skipper? https://amzn.to/4hCoc7n (amazon) (These are affiliate links - you won't pay more, but Yachting Reviews will receive a tiny percentage from any sale) =-=-= Yachting Reviews is brought to you by Mainstay Media - a collective of expert writers, editors, photographers, video producers and designers who are all market leaders in their respective fields. Mainstay Media offers comprehensive content creation services that can give your business a unique competitive advantage. https://mainstaymedia.co.uk/ The price is correct at the time of uploading and is the base price. Price, specification and standard equipment change. The yacht shown will have options and extras. Please contact the manufacturer for a current price list.

X-Yacht XC47. Billed by X-Yachts itself as 'probably the best cruiser we have ever built' and designed to replace the popular XC 45 and XC 50 models, the XC 47 has a lot of heavy lifting to do. After three years and three design iterations, each of which had an interior mock-up to experience the space physically, the result is impressive. It's flooded with light, has decades of cruising know-how built-in and features some seriously innovative thinking. It just feels right. And it's an X-Yacht, so it's almost certainly going to sail like a dream. We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays nothing - for the moment, at least. If you're enjoying the reviews, you can help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! - 0:18 Foredeck 0:46 Side deck 1:28 Cockpit 3:13 Galley 4:32 Saloon 5:31 Forward cabin 5:50 Port aft cabin 6:10 Conclusion - LOA (inc bowsprit) 15.21m, 49ft 11in Hull length 14.37m, 47ft 2in Waterline length 13.17m, 43ft 2in Beam 4.56m, 15ft Draught (shallow) 2.3m (2m), 7ft 7in (6ft 7in) Ballast 5,490kg, 12,103lb Displacement 14,900kg, 32,849lb Price (from) €812,150 ex tax Books by Chris Beeson The Crash Test Boat https://amzn.to/4gYZnBv (amazon) How to survive at sea https://amzn.to/4hW6DPe (amazon) What Now Skipper? https://amzn.to/4hCoc7n (amazon) =-=-= Yachting Reviews is brought to you by Mainstay Media - a collective of expert writers, editors, photographers, video producers and designers who are all market leaders in their respective fields. Mainstay Media offers comprehensive content creation services that can give your business a unique competitive advantage. https://mainstaymedia.co.uk/ The price is correct at the time of uploading and is the base price. Price, specification and standard equipment change. The yacht shown will have options and extras. Please contact the manufacturer for a current price list. =-=-= #sailing? #sailboat? #yacht? #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting? #boat? #sea #yachting #boating #yachts #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife

This 2021 Hanse 388, spec'd up to the eyes, has a big market of potential buyers looking for family coastal cruisers capable of short offshore passages. An upgrade of the popular Hanse 385, the 388 squared up to Beneteau's Oceanis, Jeanneau's Sun Odyssey and Bavaria's Cruiser ranges and brought buyers an easy-to-sail yacht with a bright interior thanks to the new deck design. This three-double-cabin version is almost in as-new condition and offers her next owner light-filled, thoughtfully-designed and comfortable living spaces. Add to that decent performance and easy single-handed sail handling from the helm stations, leaving a largely line-free and guest-friendly cockpit, and Chris Beeson reckons you have quite a compelling package. - We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays nothing - for now, at least. If you're enjoying our reviews, you could assist us in producing more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be incredibly grateful. If you have any other ideas on how we can generate income for Yachting Reviews while still expressing our genuine opinions about yachts, we'd be keen to hear from you! - 0:26 Foredeck 0:49 Side deck 1:24 Cockpit 2:36 Galley 3:45 Navigation station 5:05 Saloon 6:12 Forward Cabin 7:08 Engine access 7:34 Heads 8:15 Aft cabin 8:58 Hull and construction 9:26 Conclusion - LOA 11.4m (37ft 5in) Waterline length 10.40m (34ft 1in) Beam 3.90m (12ft 12in) Draught 2.06m (6ft 9in) Ballast 2,380kg 5,247 lbs Displacement 8,270kg 18,232 lbs Price £ 234,950 (tax paid) correct when recorded (18/2/2025) Full brokerage listing: https://www.michaelschmidt.co.uk/msp-boat/boat-listings/Hanse_388_scribble Thanks to Inspiration Marine Group and Michael Schmidt and Partners for allowing us on board for this tour. https://www.inspirationmarine.co.uk =-=-= Books by Chris Beeson The Crash Test Boat https://amzn.to/4gYZnBv (amazon) How to survive at sea https://amzn.to/4hW6DPe (amazon) What Now Skipper? https://amzn.to/4hCoc7n (amazon) (These are affiliate links - you won't pay more, but Yachting Reviews will receive a teeny, tiny percentage from any sale) =-=-= Yachting Reviews is brought to you by Mainstay Media - a collective of expert writers, editors, photographers, video producers and designers who are all market leaders in their respective fields. Mainstay Media offers comprehensive content creation services that can give your business a unique competitive advantage. https://mainstaymedia.co.uk/

The Hallberg-Rassy 53 is a solid, Frers-designed blue-water cruisers built by the esteemed Swedish yard between 1992 and 2006 and this hull, 67th of 88 in the popular series, was delivered in 2002. Chris Beeson was not remotely surprised to find a boat crammed with real craftsmanship and long-range, ocean-going cruising experience. But what he didn't expect was the remarkably good condition of this 24-year-old yacht, especially below, where she wears her tens-of-thousands of passage miles very lightly. We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays nothing - for the moment, at least. If you're enjoying the reviews, you can help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! - 0:23 The hull 1:30 Foredeck 2:06 Side decks 3:13 Aft deck 4:00 Cockpit 5:24 Saloon 6:33 Navigation station 7:14 Saloon continued 7:31 Mid-cabin 7:54 Forward heads 8:15 Forward Cabin 8:56 Galley 9:54 Engine room 10:26 Owners aft cabin 10:58 Owner's en suite heads 11:35 Conclusion - Hull Length 16.44m, 53ft 11in Waterline length, 13.35m, 43ft 10in Beam 4.64m, 15ft 3in Draught 2.29m, 7ft 6in Ballast 9,000kg, 19,842lb Displacement 23,000kg, 50,706lb Price £325,000 (tax paid) correct when recorded (18/2/2025) Full specifications: https://www.michaelschmidt.co.uk/msp-boat/boat-listings/Hallberg-Rassy_53_infinity Thanks to Inspiration Marine Group for allowing us on board for this tour https://www.inspirationmarine.co.uk =-=-= Books by Chris Beeson The Crash Test Boat https://amzn.to/4gYZnBv (amazon) How to survive at sea https://amzn.to/4hW6DPe (amazon) What Now Skipper? https://amzn.to/4hCoc7n (amazon) (These are affiliate links - you won't pay more, but Yachting Reviews will receive a small percentage from any sale) =-=-= Yachting Reviews is brought to you by Mainstay Media - a collective of expert writers, editors, photographers, video producers and designers who are all market leaders in their respective fields. Mainstay Media offers comprehensive content creation services that can give your business a unique competitive advantage. https://mainstaymedia.co.uk/ =-=-= #sailing? #sailboat? #yacht? #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting? #boat? #sea #yachting #boating #yachts #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife

The Saare 41.2. Looking for a brand-new solid cruising yacht with decent performance, quality craftsmanship and high comfort levels? Then Hallberg-Rassy, Malo and Najad are probably your top-of-mind brands. Add Saare to that list. This yard built over 200 Finngulf yachts in Estonia before going it alone. Now, under German ownership, Saare listens to all your needs and uses its experience to build a boat that suits your cruising programme exactly. It's one reason they build just 5-6 yachts a year. Chris Beeson got on board at Boot Dusseldorf 2025. - We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays nothing - for the moment, at least. If you're enjoying the reviews, you can help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! - 0:25 Foredeck 0:51 Side decks 1:14 Cockpit 2:20 Galley 3:00 Saloon 3:51 Forecabin 4:50 Heads 5:30 Aft Cabin 5:51 Navigation Station 6:15 Construction 7:10 Conclusion LOA 12.5m, 41ft Waterline length 11.2m, 36ft 9in Beam 3.92m, 12ft 10in Draught (option) 2.0m (2.6m), 7ft 3in (8ft 6in) Ballast, 3,800kg, 8,378lb Displacement 10,900kg, 20,503lb Price (from) € 522,124 ex tax The price is correct at the time of uploading and is the base price. Price, specification and standard equipment will change and the yacht shown has options and extras. Please contact the manufacturer for a current price list. =-=-= Yachting Reviews is brought to you by Mainstay Media - a collective of expert writers, editors, photographers, video producers and designers who are all market leaders in their respective fields. Mainstay Media offers comprehensive content creation services that can give your business a unique competitive advantage. https://mainstaymedia.co.uk/ =-=-= #sailing? #sailboat? #yacht? #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting? #boat? #sea #yachting #boating #yachts #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife

The Swallow Yachts Bay Cruiser 21 was the European Yacht of the Year winner in the Special Yachts category in 2025. Chris Beeson looks around this delightful trailer sailor, which was built in Cardigan Bay, Wales, by family-owned Swallow Yachts. With a range of trailer sailors from 20-26ft (6.1-7.9m) that can be rigged and launched in less than 15 minutes, they have proved popular around Europe. Her long cockpit is ideal for relaxing afternoon sailing or at anchor, and she has accommodation for two down below. She is a great boat for weekends away or day sailing. We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays nothing - for the moment, at least. If you're enjoying the reviews, you can help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! Hull Length 6.02m, 20ft Waterline length, 5.67 m, 18ft 7in Beam 2.18m, 7ft 2in Draught (board up) 1.5m (0.25m), 4ft 11in (10in) Water ballast 400kg, 881lb Displacement 600kg, 1,322lb Price (from) €32,100 ex tax =-=-= #sailing? #sailboat? #yacht? #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting? #boat? #sea #yachting #boating #yachts #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife

Düsseldorf Boat Show review by Chris Beeson. Yes, Crash-Test Boat sailor Chris Beeson is back in front of the camera and reunited with Graham Snook behind it. Together, Chris and Graham have been responsible for millions of video views while working for Yachting Monthly magazine. Here, Chris looks at his pick of interesting yachts that you might not have heard of. We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays little - for the moment, at least. If you're enjoying the reviews, you can help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! - 1:07 X-Yachts - XR41* 2:10 Heyman Yachts - Heyman 42PPH 3:03 Wauquiez - Wauquiez 55' 4:37 Saare Yachts - 42.1* 5:52 Saffier Yachts - SL46MED 6:51 Contest Yachts - Contest 63CS* 8:52 Grand Soleil - Blue 9:38 Dragonfly - 36 Performance 10:12 Swallow Yachts - Bay Cruiser 21* - *In-depth walk-through video tours will be on this channel =-=-= #sailing? #sailboat? #yacht? #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting? #boat? #sea #yachting #boating #yachts #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife

Winner of the European Yacht of the Year 2025 in the Luxury category, the Contest 63CS instantly impresses. Above deck, this 19.3m yacht has been customised for single-handed, push-button sailing with electric or hydraulic everything, all with manual back-up for contingency. Her flush foredeck and aft sea terrace promise socialising and sunbathing in equal measure, and down below there's a sophisticated, stylish interior full of bright ideas, clean sightlines and impeccable workmanship. We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays nothing - for the moment, at least. If you're enjoying the reviews, you can help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! - 0:15 Bow 0:56 Foredeck 1:31 Side deck 1:58 Aft deck 2:43 Helm position 3:35 Cockpit 4:06 Companionway - on-deck 4:31 Companionway - down below 5:24 Navigation station 5:57 Saloon 6:34 Crew cabin / workshop 7:07 Port guest cabin 7:23 Starboard guest cabin 7:43 Saloon - aft 8:04 Galley 8:44 Owner's suite 9:26 Owner's en suite heads 10:00 Conclusion - LOA (inc bowsprit) 20.54m, 67ft 5in Waterline length 17.85m, 58ft 7in Beam 5.5m, 18ft 1in Draught 2.9m, 9ft 6in Ballast, 12,000kg, 26,456lb Displacement 31,900kg, 70,327lb Price on application Find out more from Contest Yachts here: https://bit.ly/YR-Contest63 =-=-= #sailing? #sailboat? #yacht? #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting? #boat? #sea #yachting #boating #yachts #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife

X-Yachts emphatically returns to its grand-prix racing roots with the XR41, a radical departure from the XP range that XR replaces. The yacht made its premiere at the 2025 Düsseldorf Boat Show, which is where Chris Beeson stepped on board for a walk-through tour. Discover a series of firsts for X-Yachts, the range of options between the Race and Sport settings, which elements of the interior you can remove and exactly how many hydraulic packages are available for fine-tuning on this snarling beast of a yacht. We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays nothing - for the moment, at least. If you're enjoying the reviews, you can help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We'd be super grateful. If you've any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we'd love to hear from you! - 0:10 The X-Yachts range 0:41 Development of the XR41 1:14 Cockpit 2:57 Saloon 3:45 Galley 4:08 Forward cabin 4:38 Conclusion - =-=-= #sailing? #sailboat? #yacht? #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting? #boat? #sea #yachting #boating #yachts #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife