
A New Chapter for Huckins Yachts
The new owner of the iconic yard, Bristol Marine, says the past will drive a future of exciting new models.

The new owner of the iconic yard, Bristol Marine, says the past will drive a future of exciting new models.

The first Huckins launched in 1928 — talk about a bad time to start a business — but the name achieved real prominence in the

Frank Huckins’ granddaughter Cindy Purcell started working in the stockroom at Huckins Yachts in the 1970s, and today she and her husband, Buddy, own and

I ‘m a big fan of the quirky, minimalist look of a Huckins yacht. It’s a seagoing version of the Saab 900, the result of

Among the pioneering powerboat designers of the 20th century, Frank Pembroke Huckins stands out as a fascinating personality. He’s been called an “irascible genius,” self-confident

Maritime artist Joseph Wilhelm depicts the Pennsylvania Railroad Company’s tugboat Cincinnati

Do you want to paint your motors to match your hull and tie the whole boat together? Consider this before starting the project.

With versatility at its core, this adventure cruiser designed in Finland is built to handle whatever the seasons bring.

The builder’s new day boat is designed to make the most of an afternoon on the water.

Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout

Peter Ralston has spent the past four decades photographing Maine’s coast.

Beals Island has been home base for builders whose designs inspire today’s fiberglass lobster boats.

New technology like trolling motors and Power-Poles make it easier than ever to lock a boat in position without a traditional anchor, and that’s good news for bottom fishermen

Chesapeake Bay buyboats are hardworking commercial designs .

An experienced cruising couple share their favorite out-of-the-way stops along the ICW.
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