
Made in Maine
In the Penobscot Bay—Mount Desert Island region in Maine, we discover a thriving boatbuilding community and history that goes back 400 years.

In the Penobscot Bay—Mount Desert Island region in Maine, we discover a thriving boatbuilding community and history that goes back 400 years.

The builder’s latest center console model combines a big beam, sweet-riding hull and fishing and family features that should make it a real crowd-pleaser.

We get a glimpse of the mysterious love lives of oysters at a hatchery on Chesapeake Bay.

Meet naval architect Doug Zurn, whose Downeast-style boats are synonymous with New England.

We take Chris-Craft’s second-largest dayboat for a spin off
Sarasota, Florida, and discover its style, luxury and sweet performance.

Large production boatbuilders have been getting in on the outboard craze for years. Now, more traditional yards are strapping motors to new designs.

Beneteau is taking the newest member of its Swift Trawler lineup, the Swift Trawler 47, on a 1,000-mile cruise down the rugged and beautiful West Coast. Here’s how you can follow along.

A 107-year-old Chesapeake Bay tugboat is undergoing a complete rebuild in St. Michaels, Maryland.

This new family cruiser has three cabins, two inboard engines and one great open entertaining layout.

This new dual console rides on the builder’s sweet center console hull and blends fishing and family features.

If a passenger goes overboard at sea, there’s a 40 percent chance you’ll never see that person again. Here are the recovery procedures you need to know.

To select the right solar-charging system, consider your power needs, budget and boat’s design.

Your old engine is costing you more than you think. Here’s what you need to know before you pull the trigger on new iron.

From top-rated marinas to historic streets and legendary offshore fishing tournaments, this New Jersey port delivers the right mix of cruising comfort and adventure.

Catch problems early and spend more time on the water, not at the dock.

The muse for photographer Benjamin Williamson is Downeast.

Teak is fantastic for strength and durability, but when it’s used on decks it needs routine care.

These seamanship tips can help you enjoy the sandbar lifestyle.

Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.

A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.