Classic Boat: Mainship 34
April 10, 2026
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
With a Ray Hunt hull and Ted Hood overseeing construction, this semi-custom powerboat floated the dreams of many anglers. Illustration by Jim Ewing
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
On March 19, 1931, on a statute-mile-measured course in England, the world record for a speed boat was set at 98.76 mph. The next day,
The Hacker Boat Company in upstate New York makes the Hacker-Craft brand—classic runabouts and old-school racers based on traditional designs, some of which are 100 years old.
Paul Todd / Outside Images Camera: Nikon D800 Shutter speed: 1/8,000 second Lens focal length: 200mm Aperture: f/2.8 ISO: 500 November 2013 issue
Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout
The proud “Monksters” have built a devoted boating community.
The proposed rule would limit most vessels 65 feet and larger to 10 knots along the East Coast during certain times of the year.
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Two guys with boatbuilding in their blood start an electric boat company in South Carolina.
An adventurous couple makes an icy pilgrimage from the Netherlands to North Carolina in their Elling E6.
Alexseal Yacht Coatings has significantly expanded its Color Configurator, adding four new yacht models and three distinctive new color shades.
How the WSIA’s Wake Responsibly initiative is keeping riders on the water — and lawmakers off their backs.
Henry Egan paints a historic J Class racing yacht to create the sensation of being aboard.
