Classic Boat: Mainship 34
April 10, 2026
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
One of a few survivors of its kind, this workhorse sailed in the last U.S. commercial fleet.
With a Ray Hunt hull and Ted Hood overseeing construction, this semi-custom powerboat floated the dreams of many anglers. Illustration by Jim Ewing
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
When it debuted in 1997, the Formula was an instant hit on the high-performance circuit.
A Prohibition-era designer built this beautiful boat in 1959.
This classic wooden boat has survived for over a century.
Strong bones and dutiful owners kept
a classic Alaskan tug on the water.
The classic Marlow 65 features one of the finest hull designs by David Marlow.
Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout
The proud “Monksters” have built a devoted boating community.
The proposed rule would limit most vessels 65 feet and larger to 10 knots along the East Coast during certain times of the year.
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Two guys with boatbuilding in their blood start an electric boat company in South Carolina.
An adventurous couple makes an icy pilgrimage from the Netherlands to North Carolina in their Elling E6.
Alexseal Yacht Coatings has significantly expanded its Color Configurator, adding four new yacht models and three distinctive new color shades.
How the WSIA’s Wake Responsibly initiative is keeping riders on the water — and lawmakers off their backs.
Henry Egan paints a historic J Class racing yacht to create the sensation of being aboard.
