On test: RM 1260 - a sporty plywood fast cruiser

Yachting World's test aboard this new 40ft fast cruiser -- a French production boat that's built from plywood. Full report in Yachting World November 2012.
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[@charleswatson8335]

If you are not resident inEurope you do not have to pay VAT unless you plan to keep your boat in Europe for more than a year, and possibly longer if you take the boat out of the EC once in a while.

[@jeffdunn890]

Love the interior.I wish there were more boats with so much natural light and minimalist interiors...They should setup a shop in the US so we don't have to pay VAT... ;-)

[@nestormontagu4718]

Jeff Dunn check out the Bente 39

[@TheGeorge22p]

This guy is a boat salesman , He never tested a boat he didn't like .

[@yachticus]

that's the start point of all reviews - personally I think Toby does a bloody good job of bringing the strengths out - what would you have him do?

[@charleswatson8335]

You would have to export the boat from the EC immediately on delivery but you can then come back in as a visitor without being liable for vat

[@FedericoLucchi]

In a gale, would the "bowdown" cause her to pitchpole more easily?
I remember Moitessier removed any cargo from the bow of Joshua to do his circumnavigation, but it was a very different boat design. Not sure how these modern boats would react in the same situation.

[@Quodge]

Bowdown like that is not a good look.

[@solstar4778]

Estimated hull speed ?

[@solstar4778]

How fast ? Terotical

[@BStrapper]

"speed might not have been electric"
BS this boat is as fast as a first 40.7

[@tibax]

See more in: ventoesom.blogspot.com

[@Westalong]

Leeward is pronounced "loo-ard" by real seamen