1992 Devonport Challenge 67

Step aboard and you instantly feel she was drawn by a sailor’s hand, not a stylist’s pen. The working cockpit is deep and protected, with space to run proper evolutions without tripping over “cruiser clutter.” The deck layout is straightforward and honest: big primary winches, wide side decks, real handholds where you actually need them. Down below, it’s all about seakeeping—secure sea berths, massive storage, and systems you can reach without becoming a contortionist. She tracks like a freight train when pressed, and the long waterline means effortless passage miles under a conservative sail plan. This is a boat that rewards good seamanship and forgives the occasional bad call.

A Challenge 67 comes into its own in waters where conditions can turn from mild to muscular in a single watch. The heavy-displacement steel hull shrugs off sloppy chop and confused swell, giving you a predictable motion when the breeze pipes up against the current. Long legs under sail and generous tankage make the gaps between fuel docks and sheltered harbors a non-issue, while the rugged rig and simple deck gear are easy to manage in foul-weather gear and big seas. If you’re planning serious offshore passages, training crews, or running research programs in demanding local conditions, this platform offers the kind of margin and reliability smaller production cruisers simply can’t match.