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Explore our collection of sloops, renowned for their sleek lines and efficient sail plans. Whether you’re an avid racer or a cruising enthusiast, our range of sloops offers exceptional handling and timeless style. Dive into expert reviews, detailed specifications, and the latest innovations in sloop design.

Beneteau

Monohull

Beneteau First 44

Fifteen knots eased back to about 10 knots and the boat felt light on the helm, responding nicely to...

Displacement (M):

10500

Length Over All (M):

14.15

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Boating New Zealand

2 months ago

Moody

Sloop

Moody 41DS

The major point of difference between this boat and a regular cruising yacht is the high-profile dec...

Length Over All (M):

12.52

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

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Beneteau

Sloop

Beneteau First 36

The First 36 has a pleasingly yacht-like cockpit: this is a boat that is meant to be sailed.

Displacement (M):

4800

Length Over All (M):

11.98

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Boating New Zealand

2 months ago

Hanse

Sloop

Hanse 460

Code has three cabins, the master cabin forward and twin double quarter berths.

Displacement (M):

12600

Length Over All (M):

14.60

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Boating New Zealand

2 months ago

Pogo

Sloop

Pogo 36

The course for the SSANZ race had us first heading to Gannet Rock, off the NE coast of Waiheke Islan...

Displacement (M):

3800

Length Over All (M):

10.86

Construction:

Composite

Boating New Zealand

2 months ago

Elan

Sloop

Elan E6

The Slovenian builder has set its sights firmly on owners who want speed as well as style.

Displacement (M):

11250

Length Over All (M):

14.30

Construction:

Composite

Boating New Zealand

2 months ago

Dufour

Sloop

Dufour 470

Nothing is more enjoyable to sail to windward than a deep-keeled monohull.

Displacement (M):

13200

Length Over All (M):

14.85

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Boating New Zealand

2 months ago

Bavaria

Monohull

Bavaria C45

Beautiful weather doesn’t always equal the best weather for going sailing, but sometimes you just ha...

Displacement (M):

11935

Length Over All (M):

13.98

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Boating New Zealand

2 months ago

Bavaria

Monohull

Bavaria C42

Getting back out on the water after an extended period in lockdown felt so good — especially with ...

Displacement (M):

9678

Length Over All (M):

12.9

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Boating New Zealand

2 months ago

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