Walking The Plank: Dashew Designs
July 6, 2015
A designer’s distinctive touch One look at any of the Steve and Linda Dashew-designed fast pilot boats (or FPBs) is all it takes to make
A designer’s distinctive touch One look at any of the Steve and Linda Dashew-designed fast pilot boats (or FPBs) is all it takes to make
It is by now the stuff of legend: Jon Wilson founded WoodenBoat Publications in September 1974 with the first issue of WoodenBoat magazine, which he published
Rear Adm. Sandra L. Stosz is the 40th superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and the first female officer to
The director of Mystic Seaport’s Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard and the man who led the construction of the schooner Amistad and the restoration of
While out on the water, your outboard won’t start. What should you look for before calling for help? Does the engine sound like it is
Q: What can I do to keep my dodger/Bimini in good shape? A: Both power- and sailboats often have a windbreak or even a complete
Q: What can you do about stinging nettles? A: Go to Maine, or upper Chesapeake Bay where the water is fresh, such as in the
Q: What is civil twilight, and why should I care? A: You’ve probably always known about civil twilight; it’s just that you didn’t know that
Q: Why is my starter becoming unreliable? A: A starter is a relatively simple electric motor, but many things can cause it to fail or
Q: Does chain anchor rode provide any elasticity, like nylon does? A: Chain can provide great elasticity if used properly. You can attach a nylon
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The Antares 12 Coupe boasts three cabins for extended cruising capability
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Meet the Revolutionary War-era whaleboat that helped the Culper Spy Ring outwit the British on Long Island Sound.
With thoughtful design and attention to detail, Scout’s 288 Dorado raises the bar for what a dayboat can be.
New rules reverse last year’s rate hikes, but economic fallout won’t be easily undone.
