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The Salerno Boat Show 2024 features a range of sailing yachts from 34 to 50 feet, highlighting modern design trends such as self-tacking jibs, bowsprits for Code 0 sails, and cockpit-led sail controls.1:26 The Bavaria C50, designed by Maurizio Cossutti, offers a flexible layout with up to four cabins and features an 80-hp Yanmar engine and Selden rigging.6:52 The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1, a Mark Lombard design, maximizes cockpit space with a folding transom and is available in two- or three-cabin configurations with a 30-hp Yanmar engine.9:28 The Hanse 36, priced from 185,000 euros, includes a 40-hp Yanmar engine option and a carbon-fiber steering system, though its aft cabins are notably compact.17:06 The Italia Yachts 14.98 stands out for its performance-oriented construction, utilizing a carbon-fiber structural grid bonded to a sandwich-core hull.25:21 These models emphasize the industry shift toward bright, modern interiors and high-performance, easily handled sail plans for cruising.

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