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Classic Boats

Miss America IX

On March 19, 1931, on a statute-mile-measured course in England, the world record for a speed boat was set at 98.76 mph. The next day,

Frances 26

First built in 1975 by Chuck Paine to his own design, the Frances 26 is a small, shoal draft double-ended boat with rounded bilges and a transom-attached rudder.

Great Lakes 33

The Great Lakes 33 was born from Canadian sailor Nick Aitken’s love of trawlers.

Limestone 24

Mark Ellis designed the Limestone 24, a typical deep-V hull, in the mid-1980s

Little Harbor Whisperjet 38

Ted Hood felt that he could design and build a better waterjet-powered Downeast-style cruising yacht, so he developed the Little Harbor WhisperJet 38.

Surfhunter 25

The Surfhunter 25 is iconic and has influenced the designs of countless builders for almost six decades.

Cherubini 44

From its modest bowsprit and curvaceous clipper bow, the Cherubini 44 has timeless lines and enduring appeal.

A man wearing a cap holding a fish out on the water

From the Editor: Coming Home

Back in 1990, I was fresh out of a gap year following high school, bouncing from friend’s couch to friend’s couch and desperately in need

Painting Michael Keane

Inspired by Catboats

Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.

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Boat Solar Installation Guide

A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

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