The Stamas Americana
February 15, 2020
Folks who went to the Florida State Fair in Tampa back in 1938 might have seen a couple of local high school boys standing on
Folks who went to the Florida State Fair in Tampa back in 1938 might have seen a couple of local high school boys standing on
A bright red outboard engine mounted on the stern of a fiberglass dinghy has these two youngsters enthralled; for them, it’s the stuff that dreams
In 1958, the American boat designer and engineer Jim Wynne teamed up with the Danish boatbuilder Ole Botved to make the first crossing of the
A Boston Whaler Sakonnet hugs the rocks, putting a pair of anglers at the center of some serious fishing action. When this image came out
In the 1960s, the marine engine and equipment conglomerate OMC—known best for its outboard engines—formed a boating division. It would produce and market fiberglass pleasure
An old, clinker-built fishing boat rushes down a wave in a following sea with a following wind, somewhere along the northern New England coast. The
An old Madison Avenue advertising maxim says that to sell the steak, you sell the sizzle. Don’t promote Grade-A qualities or lean and aged beef;
In the early 1960s, when some boatbuilders still worked with wooden plank-on-frame builds, others began experimenting with everything from cold-molded plywood to fiberglass. The Richardson
If Washington Jenkins had ever contemplated the future, he likely never imagined the scene pictured here. In 1876, Jenkins was named keeper at a house
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.
The all-season outboard-powered cruiser will be on display at this week’s boat show.
These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.
The Connecticut yard offers more services for recreational vessels.
The New England–style cruiser blends classic lines, composite construction and custom details.
