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
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.
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.
