Saare’s new flagship might look conservative, but those lines hide a thoroughly modern cruiser that takes the fight to the yard’s bigger rivals. Theo Stocker went to find out how she measures up

Choosing a new tender for the boat is a big decision that can set the tone for your adventures afloat. It determines whether you can get in to explore a rocky beach or ashore to the pub up the river.

An example of the new breed of river cruiser, the SunCamper 31 looks unlike anything most of us have seen before – but there’s a very good reason for that, as David Harding explains

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Largest in the range from the well-known Swedish builder, the Maxi 1300 is an easily handled fast cruiser with offshore potential and a nicely-finished interior. David Harding went to meet her...

There are a wide range of caravan layouts to choose from (pictured below), all with their own pros and cons. When you’re trying to settle on the arrangement that will suit you, there are some points t