Classic Boats: Tiara 3100
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
Here’s why the owners of Hull No. 1 chose Kadey-Krogen for their first passagemaker.
Michael Keane was a boat builder first, then used his technical knowledge to create art.
An avid sailor celebrates his next chapter with a cruise to Newfoundland.
Expert tactics for landing striped bass during the hottest months on Chesapeake Bay.
To extend the boating season, add a heater for a cozy cabin.
This navigational tool has benefits, but never forget it’s the helmsman’s job to stay in the driver’s seat
These dock and dine restaurants have been ranked the best by our readers.
The fully electric system debuts in the wake of the hybrid-electric tech launched last year.
Meet a seasoned boater who ran the Loop multiple times in boats under 30 feet.
In the 1960s, the Chantyman design inspired the Grand Banks design and sent the trawler trend on its way
Here’s why the owners of Hull No. 1 chose Kadey-Krogen for their first passagemaker.
Built on Shelter Island by Coecles Harbor Marina, this 30-footer is a classic.
The French builder adds a new model to its popular line of family cruisers.
Valhalla’s first luxury dayboat makes waves in Atlantic City.
The new design will replace Formula’s 350 CBR.
The builder had big shoes to fill when updating its bestselling 32-footer.
The USCG requires the minimum, so augment its list.
For National Safe Boating Week, today, we feature a story about fighting onboard fires.
Tips on boat prep and the proper use of radar and GPS can help you find your way in the mist.
Experts share the fundamental safety tips for use at the dock and on the water.
Here’s how AI is improving seamanship and safety.
Spring has sprung in Maine and beautiful boats are being prepped for launch
Ocean Signal has an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional flares.
After undergoing a refit, the wooden ketch returned to the water after 8 years on the dry.
Two new models expand the Australian builder’s line of powerboats built for distance and comfort.
NOAA predicts up to 19 named storms in the Atlantic basin this season, with three to five becoming major hurricanes.
Today, for National Safe Boating Week, from our sister magazine, Sail, Managing Editor Lydia Mullen and her shipmates share the lessons learned from the dramatic sinking of their boat during last year’s Newport-Bermuda Race.
Here are the visual cues to tell the difference between aquatic distress and a drowning person and how to respond.
A sailboat that fulfilled the dreams of two men took a few decades to build.
The Legendary Marina Resort at Blue Water Cay can accommodate boats up to 220 feet.
This trusty little pocket cruiser is an affordable way to get out on the water
A 24-foot research vessel will be used to test the latest technologies to detect and protect whales.
The Italian yard adds a new model to its popular Gozzo line.
According to these owners, when it comes to buying a day boat, it pays to shop around.
Proportional throttle, soft docking, and joystick precision make docking a non-issue.
Get an impression of the colors dressing your yacht with Alexseal’s new color configurator.
This American firm founded in California built elegant cruisers for 85 years.
Days after she won the prize that became the America’s Cup, she was sold, but that was not the end.
This cruising destination is so under the radar, it’s really a boaters’ paradise.
Before she was sunk by a German torpedo in 1915, Lusitania was one of the grandest and fastest passenger ships to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
Cuttyhunk and its neighbor Penikese are quiet cruising destinations in the Elizabeth Islands.
If you’re dropping anchor in the Nutmeg state, don’t miss Mystic and its neighbor, Stonington.
Known as Big Jim, the billboard has survived the death of the sardine industry and multiple owners.
A couple in the Chesapeake say this classic Downeast design is the perfect boat. Here’s why.
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