Last year, more than 40 new boats made their U.S. debuts at the fall boat
shows in Newport, Rhode Island and Annapolis, Maryland. That was a fine effort
from an industry that was hit hard by recession. It’s also the kind of effort
that’s hard to sustain, which makes this year’s cast of 41 newcomers all the
more impressive.

http://sailmagazine.com/best_boats_2012_nominees/

• J/70

• Beneteau Oceanis 41

• Beneteau Sense 43

• Beneteau Oceanis 45