
Chesapeake Classics
Chesapeake Bay buyboats are hardworking commercial designs.


When Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum needed to move a historical lighthouse Fresnel lens to its new welcome center, it hired reputable lampist Kurt Fosburg.

After 5 years of planning and nearly three years of construction by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, the all-new Maryland Dove has sailed to its permanent home in historic St. Mary’s City, Maryland.

St. Michaels, Md. A 37-foot 1931 Potomac River dory built by Francis Raymond “Peg Leg” Hayden in Banks O’Dee, Md., is undergoing restoration at the

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.

The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.

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.

A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.

Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.

Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.

The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.

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.

The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.

Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.