Anchor Alternatives
December 3, 2025
New technology like trolling motors and Power-Poles make it easier than ever to lock a boat in position without a traditional anchor.
New technology like trolling motors and Power-Poles make it easier than ever to lock a boat in position without a traditional anchor.
Blackfin Boats turns 50 this year, a venerable milestone for the family-owned Florida builder. They’ve launched the 400CC flagship that incorporates the latest in marine technology
NorthCoast’s new flagship, the 415 HT, is a Downeast cabin boat that combines sleek styling with performance
With the Valhalla V-55 center console powered by quad or quint Mercury Verado 600s, offshore sportfishing boat owners can have performance, along with the engineering found in convertible yachts.
Formula re-enters the center console market with the debut of its new 387 CCF
The 31 Open stands out for its forward-looking application of big four-stroke outboards and is prized among serious fishermen who want to venture farther from the coast
J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.
Repainting is not always a simple procedure. Boat owners need to be decisive to get the best finish.
Two rocket scientists bring a space-age approach to desalination and water filtration.
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.
