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Top Yachts is your essential guide to the best new yachts and in this issue we shortlist the best new launches of the last 12 months. They cover the complete spectrum, from small daysailers to ocean voyagers, and we take you below to see for yourself how interior and yacht design are dovetailing in the latest production yachts.

Featuring the experts from Yachting World, Yachting Monthly and Practical Boat Owner, Top Yachts reviews over 60 different new products, from charts to boots, multi-tools, cameras, deck shoes and collision avoidance gear.

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Index of features

Spirit of Adventure
The Expert-tested Guide to Buying a Bargain
Cutting Edge
Wishlist
Mini Gear Tests
Hit or Miss?

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	Spirit of Adventure Top Yachts brings you hands-on sea trials of more than 20 brand new boats. Experts from Practical Boat Owner, Yachting Monthly and Yachting World have the best part of a month putting these boats through their paces and we bring you their unvarnished opinions of a variety of coastal cruisers, performance yachts, offshore cruisers, ocean voyagers and multihulls. Buy now \| Return to index
	The Expert-tested Guide to Buying a Bargain What’s the best way to drive a bargain when you’re looking around for a new yacht, and how can you make sure you get all the extras that are going? We look at some insiders’ tips that will help you get that the best deal going. Buy now \| Return to index
	Cutting Edge Super sleek day boats and canting keel cruisers represent some of the latest thinking in one-off yacht design. We take a peek at the ideas and technology emerging in the custom end of new yacht design, and the new ideas that are soon going to be trickling across to production yachts. Plus the designers who are leading the way - you’ll soon hear a lot more of these guys! Buy now \| Return to index
	Wishlist Whether you’re a weekend sailor, a liveaboard cruiser, a technophile or a technophobe we’ve got the coolest sailing gear you can get your hands on, from breathable foulies and high-tech deck shoes to a portable Bang and Olufsen sound system. Plus some of Britain’s top sailors reveal what’s on their wishlist. Buy now \| Return to index
	Mini Gear Tests Here are the best in class, from binoculars to waterproof cameras and watches. In our series of mini tests we ask a panel of experts to cut to the chase with their pick of the best buys Buy now \| Return to index
	Hit or Miss? A revolution in navigation is afoot, with automatic identification systems becoming the latest must-have technology in yachting. Their capability of identifying ships is hugely cutting the risk of a collision at sea. We look at the low-cost systems you can’t afford to be without offshore, how they work and what you get for your money. Plus, we look at the new generation of 3D charts that will change how we navigate. Buy now \| Return to index

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	Spirit of Adventure Top Yachts brings you hands-on sea trials of more than 20 brand new boats. Experts from Practical Boat Owner, Yachting Monthly and Yachting World have the best part of a month putting these boats through their paces and we bring you their unvarnished opinions of a variety of coastal cruisers, performance yachts, offshore cruisers, ocean voyagers and multihulls. Buy now \| Return to index
	The Expert-tested Guide to Buying a Bargain What’s the best way to drive a bargain when you’re looking around for a new yacht, and how can you make sure you get all the extras that are going? We look at some insiders’ tips that will help you get that the best deal going. Buy now \| Return to index
	Cutting Edge Super sleek day boats and canting keel cruisers represent some of the latest thinking in one-off yacht design. We take a peek at the ideas and technology emerging in the custom end of new yacht design, and the new ideas that are soon going to be trickling across to production yachts. Plus the designers who are leading the way - you’ll soon hear a lot more of these guys! Buy now \| Return to index
	Wishlist Whether you’re a weekend sailor, a liveaboard cruiser, a technophile or a technophobe we’ve got the coolest sailing gear you can get your hands on, from breathable foulies and high-tech deck shoes to a portable Bang and Olufsen sound system. Plus some of Britain’s top sailors reveal what’s on their wishlist. Buy now \| Return to index
	Mini Gear Tests Here are the best in class, from binoculars to waterproof cameras and watches. In our series of mini tests we ask a panel of experts to cut to the chase with their pick of the best buys Buy now \| Return to index
	Hit or Miss? A revolution in navigation is afoot, with automatic identification systems becoming the latest must-have technology in yachting. Their capability of identifying ships is hugely cutting the risk of a collision at sea. We look at the low-cost systems you can’t afford to be without offshore, how they work and what you get for your money. Plus, we look at the new generation of 3D charts that will change how we navigate. Buy now \| Return to index

Spirit of Adventure

The Expert-tested Guide to Buying a Bargain

Cutting Edge

Wishlist

Mini Gear Tests

Hit or Miss?