Launching a new era
June 1, 2009
It’s launch day in 1912 at the Dauntless Shipyard in Essex, Conn. At left, a flushdeck power cruiser, built at the yard and appropriately dressed
It’s launch day in 1912 at the Dauntless Shipyard in Essex, Conn. At left, a flushdeck power cruiser, built at the yard and appropriately dressed
These owners chose specific designs that allow them to explore the country, and even the world.
This next-generation bowrider is for those who take dayboating very seriously.
The builder expands its line of Luxury Express cruisers with a new 39-footer.
Travel in the wake of Capt. John Smith up this tranquil river in eastern Virginia.
A new whale-tracking map reveals where hazards overlap with key migration routes.
The New York builder debuts the 255 Annapolis and an updated 23 CC Chatham.
Tested in Newport, this electric outboard proves quick, clean and oh so quiet.
Built tough in aluminum, Jasper’s Defender 22 is a rugged pocket cruiser made for adventure.
The Wisconsin builder launches its first adventure-style cruiser.
Cast lines or cruise, this new center console does it all.
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