Refit of the Defender 25
May 6, 2026
A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.
A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
The builder’s follow-up to its best-selling 37 advances the adventure boat concept.
The Maine builder tapped its skilled crew to deliver a custom build on a tight deadline.
A Florida builder revives the classic Vineyard design, blending original molds with modern materials.
The Australian builder’s newest model brings serious offshore chops and surprisingly spacious living areas to the 50-foot class.
The Picnic Boat 45 advances Hinckley’s iconic Downeast series.
The all-season outboard-powered cruiser will be on display at this week’s boat show.
The New England–style cruiser blends classic lines, composite construction and custom details.
Informed by decades of owner feedback, this new build refines a proven formula for serious cruising.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.
Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure.
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.
