A Better Boat for the Boys
April 13, 2026
A Mag Bay 43 gives a couple the thoughtful design they need to keep their twin boys at ease on the water.
A Mag Bay 43 gives a couple the thoughtful design they need to keep their twin boys at ease on the water.
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.
These visionaries helped make boating what it is today.
These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.
Historical letters reveal the essence of work at sea during the era of wooden ships.
These steamers provided a luxury experience to millions of passengers in the early 20th century.
It’s the shared moments with friends that turn ordinary fishing trips into the stories we tell for years.
Living aboard is a dream for many boaters. The people who’ve done it share what they’ve learned along the way.
An Annapolis woman restores the wooden boat first owned by her grandfather.
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.
With Chris DiMillo at the helm of Hunt Yachts, this classic brand is good hands.
Willard Bond used bold color to emphasize the power and energy of a yacht race.
It’s the smallest model in Viking’s convertible fleet, but it punches well above its weight.
The Antares 12 Coupe boasts three cabins for extended cruising capability
