FIRST TEST POINTER 30
Yachting Monthly UK|March 2024
This sleek and sporty weekend sailer from the Netherlands has plenty of appeal for the coastal sailor, found Theo Stocker
Theo Stocker
FIRST TEST POINTER 30

SPECIFICATIONS

MAKE Pointer

MODEL 30

PRICE FROM £113,000 ex

VAT DESIGNER Bosgraaf Yacht Design

BUILDER Jachtwerf Heeg

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