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ALTERNATIVES TO CONSIDER

ARCONA 430

ew boats offer speed and a quality interior, but the Swedish-built Arcona 430 does, and she leans more towards performance than the XC42. She is quick, responsive and a joy to sail for the helm, and comfortable for the crew both on deck and below. Originally built with a single wheel that dominated the aft end of the cockpit, later models had twin wheels. Her sail handling is well thought out and works well, whether you’re sailing fully crewed or short-handed, although after sailing the XC42, her cockpit would feel more exposed

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