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.
This is how you figure out how much battery storage you need to satisfy your onboard electrical needs
With this debut, the builder wants to offer the finest cruising boat for couples
Gardner diesels are no longer built, but the reliable beasts still have a devoted following
A jaw-dropping rescue in the Gulf of Mexico, 25 miles off Sanibel Island as Hurricane Helene approached Florida.
It’s not unusual for a production sailboat builder to make a foray into the powerboat market. One of the earliest examples was Bristol Yachts, which debuted the Bristol 42 Offshore Trawler in 1969.
Phineas Sprague, owner of Portland Yacht Services, one of the largest repair yards in Maine, says he’s a heretic who likes to go against the grain.
The Soundings staff has been having fun on social media recently, sharing some of the boats that get us excited when we see them on the water.
Soundings readers share stories with the editor about their personal boats which is particularly enjoyable because a lot of subscribers drive cool stuff.
Billings Diesel and Marine has been getting engines fixed and boats back on the water since 1966
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
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
To catch more striped bass, fish live bait, work the structure, and wait for dark, because your best catches may be after sunset.
Meet the Revolutionary War-era whaleboat that helped the Culper Spy Ring outwit the British on Long Island Sound.
