From Sail to Power
December 16, 2024
These ex-sailors tell us why they made the transition to powerboats, and how they’re happy with the change.
These ex-sailors tell us why they made the transition to powerboats, and how they’re happy with the change.
Sharing feedback from the boating community of Soundings readers
Thanks for the fine article on Jock Williams of Hall Quarry (“A Charmed Boating Life,” December 2022). He is a Maine legend if ever there was one. Jock is a superb craftsman whose word is his bond, and he keeps his customers forever.
Feedback on favorite dock and dines, readers share photos of their boats and advice for new boaters.
Soundings readers share the locations of their favorite waterfront restaurants
Longtime subscriber Stephen S. Gray suggests his original Able Marine Wolf Class 44 designed by Chuck Paine and built in Maine by Able, be featured in Soundings Classics section.
The Italian yard adds a new model to its popular Gozzo line.
According to these owners, when it comes to buying a day boat, it pays to shop around.
This American firm founded in California built elegant cruisers for 85 years.
Days after she won the prize that became the America’s Cup, she was sold, but that was not the end.
Spring has sprung in Maine and beautiful boats are being prepped for launch
Ocean Signal has an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional flares.
This cruising destination is so under the radar, it’s really a boaters’ paradise.
Before she was sunk by a German torpedo in 1915, Lusitania was one of the grandest and fastest passenger ships to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
Cuttyhunk and its neighbor Penikese are quiet cruising destinations in the Elizabeth Islands.
If you’re dropping anchor in the Nutmeg state, don’t miss Mystic and its neighbor, Stonington.
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