
12 Boat Designers Who Shaped Our World
These visionaries helped make boating what it is today.

These visionaries helped make boating what it is today.


This trusty little pocket cruiser is an affordable way to get out on the water

This Mark Ellis design was built in 1994 at the Freedom Yachts yard in Rhode Island.

Navan, a division of Brunswick Corporation, debuts the first two boats in a new series of cruisers for active owners

As the fall boat show season opens, some of the most exciting new models take the stage. Here’s a sampling of what to look for

The new adventure-yacht flagship of XO Boats has launched in Finland

The owner of a 25-foot Rosborough tests his skills and the mettle of his boat on a cruise to the wild, remote coast of Newfoundland

It’s no secret that readers of Soundings are sharp. The joke among our staff is that when it comes to boats, these salty and seasoned

This dual console dayboat is well-suited for gatherings near the beach.

The Antares 12 Coupe boasts three cabins for extended cruising capability

To catch more striped bass, fish live bait, work the structure, and wait for dark, because your best catches may be after sunset.

Meet the Revolutionary War-era whaleboat that helped the Culper Spy Ring outwit the British on Long Island Sound.

With thoughtful design and attention to detail, Scout’s 288 Dorado raises the bar for what a dayboat can be.

New rules reverse last year’s rate hikes, but economic fallout won’t be easily undone.

What We Learned About Safety From Lynette Hooker’s Disappearance

Ready to move beyond weekend boating, a New England couple discovers a cruiser designed to keep them on the water longer.

This Cornwall-built cruiser pairs classic lines with all-weather capability.

New technology makes it easier than ever to work (and homeschool) from on board.

Are you strong enough to survive 13 hours in the water? That’s exactly what the writer did when he chaperoned an ocean survival course.