Being water ballasted makes the BayCruiser 23 lighter than most trailer-sailers. Photo: Graham Snook.Ali Wood gets top tips on what to look for in a trailer-sailer, and how to get the best of both worlds for road and water. Ever considered getting a trailer-sailer? Some think they might just be for pottering around harbours, but they couldn’t be more …Continue reading »| Practical Boat Owner
The Hunter Ranger 265 came with a self-tacking headsail as standard. Photo: David Harding.Rupert Holmes spotlights the Hunter Ranger 265, one of the most desirable smalls cruisers of the 90s, plus a selection of alternative 27 foot boat designs. Beneteau First 260 Spirit | MG Spring 25 | Parker 27 | Legend 27 | Jeanneau Sun 2500. From the mid-1980s onwards, Hunter Boats in Essex produced a succession of popular and comfortable 26 to 27 foot boat …Continue reading »| Practical Boat Owner
Charles Erb takes his family and their Cape Cutter 19 on a trailer-sailer cruise in the Baltic. Ever been on a trailer-sailer cruise? Charles Erb shares his story. The Baltic Sea is well suited to a small …Continue reading »| Practical Boat Owner
The Astus 20.2 trimaran can be folded for transport. Photo: David Harding. Why this Dutch couple chose the Solent to start Boats on Wheels, their trailer-sailer selling business. Hein and Hilary Kuiper were ‘big boat’ sailors before setting up their trailer-sailer dealership Boats on Wheels on the South …Continue reading »| Practical Boat Owner