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Builder/Company Profiles

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

Eye on Intrepid

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

SeaVee: an eye on the future

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

SeaCraft 23 structural rebuild

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

A repeat Metan customer

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

Fit and Finished

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

Bucking the tide

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

For these owners, it’s wood only

“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

Courtesy Tashmoo Boatworks

Building the Tashmoo

A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.

Painting of a boat

Maritine Art by Brechin Morgan

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

Two boats sailing with a bridge in the distance.

The Newport Waterfront

Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.

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