After years of searching for his dream boat, Drew Maglio explains how he fixed the V8 engine on his new to him Chaparral 2550 SX

Mark Ryan learns mid-family cruise the importance of having a secure attachment for his Volvo Saildrive propeller

David Ross takes delivery of Europe’s first Schaefer V44

With its voluminous accommodation and secure cockpit, this low-draught Polish-built cruiser is ideal for family coastal cruising – and a bit of canal pottering…

Tim Steel and his family take their new Dale Classic 37 on its first proper cruise

Technology has transformed sailing, but was the past better or worse? Andy Du Port shares his views