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Materials

Teak Decking Alternatives

Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.

Differences Between Polyester and Epoxy

WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy is—as the name states—an epoxy resin system. Epoxy is easy to use, has excellent properties, and is the go-to choice for repairs,

Going Lithium Batteries

If you’re thinking of switching to lithium battery technology, here’s what you need to know

Pettit bottom paint

Pettit Black Widow is a high-performance antifouling for boats where speed is the top priority, such as racing sailboats, bass boats, personal watercraft and offshore

The fiberglass dilemma

When Texan Pat Zagar moved his boat salvage business three years ago, he had to find a way to dispose of the 200 hulls stored

IYRS adjusts systems and composites programs

The International Yacht Restoration School, a marine trades and technology school based in Newport, R.I., has shortened its marine systems and composites technology programs to

Two boats sailing with a bridge in the distance.

The Newport Waterfront

Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.

Exterior side view of a blue Hinckley boat

A Remade Boat by Hinckley

When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship

Courtesy Flexiteek

Teak Decking Alternatives

Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.

Joe Lovejoy

Buying a Norwegian Rescue Ship

A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.

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