Taking in a trio of Maine-built beauties
May 31, 2011
Of all the boat shows I attend each year, which sometimes is as many as eight, from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the Maine Boatbuilders
Of all the boat shows I attend each year, which sometimes is as many as eight, from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the Maine Boatbuilders
As fuel prices continue to rise and potential new-boat buyers watch every penny, it’s no surprise that savvy boatbuilders have come up with designs that
Here’s a look at four projects that were in various stages of completion when we first wrote about them Spending a week last October on
The Maine builder produces boats with excellent structural integrity and a finish that looks hand-laid In 1994, the owner of Maine-based Sabre Yachts acquired North
To get a better take on some of the issues Bill Johnson raised when I interviewed him, I called Chris Murray, director of sales for
Tracking down the source of on-board noise takes some detective work, but the reward is worth the effort Next to a hard-riding hull, excessive noise
In 1986, work began in California on the hull that eventually became Lions Whelp, the 65-foot Alden-designed schooner that Phin and Abbot Sprague bought more
Phin Sprague shares his insights on design and construction, formed by his experiences at sea {loadposition position10} What makes a good boat? Ask around at
Dick Pulsifer fashions functionality and beauty based on century-old tradition in his Maine shop {loadposition position10} We’re all, to a degree, products of our environment,
Driven by fuel prices, we’ll see designs with lighter and more efficient hulls, better propulsion and a return to simpler accommodations below When it comes
From helm to hardware, these innovation award winners reveal smart thinking in every corner.
Design teams are rethinking everything from hull forms to seating plans as anglers demand boats that can run offshore, hit the sandbar and keep the whole family comfortable.
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
