
West Marine goes deep
The retailer’s new Fort Lauderdale superstore caters to every type of boater Three days after Christmas, Greg Manker is looking for spinning rods for his

The retailer’s new Fort Lauderdale superstore caters to every type of boater Three days after Christmas, Greg Manker is looking for spinning rods for his

Craftsmanship is the game for this boatbuilder, and customers are willing to wait for it Customers are often miffed when Ken Clinton tells them it

The Miami builder has branched out with new concepts set forth by three friends who bought the company in 1994 When Ariel Pared bought a

How to tackle the SeaCraft 23 restoration • Remove the deck liner top and the deck to access the stringer system and transom. • Cut

When George Voorhees had a problem with his boat’s fuel system, he turned to the new-boat market but couldn’t quite find what he was looking

Two boat owners turn to Metan Marine Restoration to bring new life to their ’70s-era SeaCrafts Sometimes an old boat simply needs a face-lift to

For Peter Kass and his John’s Bay Boat Company, wood has been the material of choice for more than 25 years. If you grew up
“I love it more than any boat I’ve had in my life,” says Chris Page, owner of a 30-knot, 1,002-hp 42 John’s Bay and previous

If you’ve ever wished you could buy a boat and have it repowered or restored, berthed in a slip, crewed by the day (or week

Do you want to paint your motors to match your hull and tie the whole boat together? Consider this before starting the project.

With versatility at its core, this adventure cruiser designed in Finland is built to handle whatever the seasons bring.

The builder’s new day boat is designed to make the most of an afternoon on the water.

Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout

Peter Ralston has spent the past four decades photographing Maine’s coast.

Beals Island has been home base for builders whose designs inspire today’s fiberglass lobster boats.

New technology like trolling motors and Power-Poles make it easier than ever to lock a boat in position without a traditional anchor, and that’s good news for bottom fishermen

Chesapeake Bay buyboats are hardworking commercial designs .

An experienced cruising couple share their favorite out-of-the-way stops along the ICW.

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