Seaworthy designs are always moored in reality
May 30, 2012
If the idea needed reinforcement, there’s been plenty of it in the news recently — big ship or small boat, there’s no room for complacency
If the idea needed reinforcement, there’s been plenty of it in the news recently — big ship or small boat, there’s no room for complacency
Conducting a comprehensive sea trial is essential when buying a new or used boat. Do it right and you’ll obtain the data you need to
When it comes to hull design, a smooth-riding boat is not only more comfortable but is also safer Seldom can the heart and mind be
The boatbuilding industry holds a trade show every year called the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, or IBEX. Although there are few boats on display,
The quest for speed has long been a sort of Holy Grail in powerboating, and the stepped hull has played a role in that pursuit.
Michael Peters Yacht Design in Sarasota, Fla., is well-known — and well-regarded by me — for its high-performance conventional and stepped-bottom hulls. Peters has been
If you’ve been thinking about a traditional-looking, economical boat from 18 to 35 feet and appreciate a little intelligent engineering and 21st century construction, read
Building a powerboat from a kit isn’t a project for everyone, but it can be a great way to go. You might take on the
While my family and I were on summer vacation in Barnstable, Mass., on Cape Cod, I had the pleasure of encountering a veritable smorgasbord of
Time was, you brought the family yacht alongside the dock and shipped the oars or doused the sails. Then people started putting engines in boats,
Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.
A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.
Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years
Jeff Northrop helped reshape inshore angling when he introduced flats boats to the region.
J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.
Repainting is not always a simple procedure. Boat owners need to be decisive to get the best finish.
Two rocket scientists bring a space-age approach to desalination and water filtration.
A double-ender produced for a client decades ago is now a designer’s electric joyride.
A Mag Bay 43 gives a couple the thoughtful design they need to keep their twin boys at ease on the water.
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
