ARCONA 435
Swedish yachts are renowned the world over for their quality, but not necessarily for their speed. Graham Snook tests the Arcona 435 to see why this needs to change
Words & pictures Graham Snook I
am not usually one for tearing around the Solent looking for boats to race, but after a delightful sail on the Arcona 435 the Mr Toad in me had thoroughly taken over. Even though we were just about to return to Lymington and the unsuspecting ‘target’ was some way to weather, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to throw the helm down and go off in pursuit one more time. It just felt so good, and I
would rather be late coming alongside than give up the chance of sailing the Arcona 435 for a little longer. As much as I enjoy sailing my own boat, she’s not fast, and I can
always conjure up a number of excuses why I am being passed by other boats, but the Arcona is quick and sailing a boat like her was a treat I rarely get to enjoy. I test many yachts, but few match the Arcona for sailing pleasure.
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