Pods, inboards and joystick maneuvering
March 30, 2015
Volvo Penta revolutionized marine propulsion in 2005 by introducing its IPS pod drive system. Joystick control was added a year later, allowing two pods to
Volvo Penta revolutionized marine propulsion in 2005 by introducing its IPS pod drive system. Joystick control was added a year later, allowing two pods to
Nothing is more central to safe and enjoyable boating than the helm. A helm station’s primary functions are to provide a high level of vessel
While being able to maintain high planing speeds in rough seas makes a boat safer and more seaworthy, it’s also inevitable that you’ll have to
Last month I discussed the capabilities and limitations of planing, semiplaning and displacement hulls in rough conditions. Now let’s take a look at offshore boat-handling
Displacement, semidisplacement and planing hulls all have their pluses and minuses. We compare and contrast them.
F. Todd Warner, an authority on classic wooden powerboats who owns the original POSH, approached designer Bill Prince roughly two years ago about building a
John L. Hacker was a top speedboat designer and builder in the early part of the last century, and he knew a thing or two
This month, I’m looking at two design concepts from Stephens Waring Yacht Design in Belfast, Maine. They are just concepts at this point, and Paul
Most boats have intelligent ideas worth noting, along with areas that need a little more thinking through. It’s rare to see a boat that gets
Frank Huckins’ granddaughter Cindy Purcell started working in the stockroom at Huckins Yachts in the 1970s, and today she and her husband, Buddy, own and
When A PLB was mistakenly activated, it launched a rescue and delivered a humbling lesson.
The builder’s follow-up to its best-selling 37 advances the adventure boat concept.
Want to install or upgrade a marine stereo? This is how the pros do it.
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.
Wildly unqualified for a marine installation, the author gets a big assist from tech-savvy friends
DiMillo’s Yacht Sales acquires Hunt Yachts from Hinckley, ushering in a new era.
These visionaries helped make boating what it is today.
