sneak peek: Bali 44  cat, Marex 310 cruiser plus Caribbean Bonanza

The Marex 310 Sun Cruiser

Sept 12, 2023

The Marex 310 Sun Cruiser

Watch for the October issue of Canadian Yachting. It’s packed! 

Check the blue-water Marex 310 Sun Cruiser, a reasonably-sized family cruiser with Volvo Penta diesel power and impressive performance that’s new to Canada.

Our sail review is on the Bali 4.4 Open Space sailing catamaran that is like a luxury condo you can take almost anywhere. And you could buy one for a charter fleet, get to use it yourself as you desire and have others pay for it and maintain it when you’re busy!

In the October Waypoints Winter Cruising issue of Canadian Yachting, the Galley Guys (and Gals) go Barefootin’ St. Vincent & the Grenadines sailing that glorious 45’ Bali 4.4 catamaran through some of the most perfect tropical islands anywhere. White sand beaches, palm trees by the shore and lush tropical islands caressed by warm breezes actually are, just what you dream of!

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