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Try Before You Buy

I sea-trial a lot of boats, and while I know that an afternoon on a vessel may be great, living with one for a week tells a more detailed story. That’s why I’m excited each fall when the new models roll out, some of which are headed to charter companies where they can be tested on a weeklong vacation. Here are a few new monohulls and catamarans that may wow you in some exotic location in 2020.

JEANNEAU SUN LOFT 47

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