This year, consider a summer cruise to Lake Champlain, where the air is clear, the water is fresh, line-of-sight piloting is the norm, and the waterfront towns in Upstate New York and Vermont are mostly free of crushing crowds.
If there’s one word that describes what’s going on in Maine boatbuilding today, it’s “diversity.
Lots of factors including family dynamics effect boat buying decisions. Soundings spoke to four families who recently bought a boat that they felt was the right one for them.
What compels serious sailors to pour immense amounts of time, money and energy toward sailing the Newport Bermuda Race? It’s all about devotion.
A trip across the Gulf Stream offers an opportunity to test Beneteau’s brand-new Swift Trawler 48 and a chance to see a storied island
Center console boats in the 30- to 40-foot range are some of the most sought-after designs on the water today
How big and fast can electric outboard motors get, and how far will they be able to go?
Newport Yacht Builders turns a proven commercial
hull into a custom luxury cruiser
It’s time to start planning for cruising season. Here’s where to put down the hook in New England.
Want to install or upgrade a marine stereo? This is how the pros do it.
The Maine builder tapped its skilled crew to deliver a custom build on a tight deadline.
A Florida builder revives the classic Vineyard design, blending original molds with modern materials.
The Australian builder’s newest model brings serious offshore chops and surprisingly spacious living areas to the 50-foot class.
The Picnic Boat 45 advances Hinckley’s iconic Downeast series.
Wildly unqualified for a marine installation, the author gets a big assist from tech-savvy friends
DiMillo’s Yacht Sales acquires Hunt Yachts from Hinckley, ushering in a new era.
These visionaries helped make boating what it is today.
The all-season outboard-powered cruiser will be on display at this week’s boat show.
These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.
