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Boatyards weigh in on mast storage

Following up last month’s opinion column by local sailor Tom Althuis on whether masts should be stepped or unstepped, Soundings asked a number of boatyards

End of season debate: mast up or down?

Those in favor of unstepping the stick sometimes say those who leave it up are lazy and not properly maintaining their boats. The mast-down proponents

Long Island News Notes October 2010

Norwalk boat show docks on Sept. 23 One of the tri-state area’s in-water boat show returns to Norwalk, Conn., with a fleet of new boats,

Sailing lesson proves fatal

Irish-born New York City resident Eoin Curran’s body was found at 11 a.m. July 31 off Huckleberry Island in Long Island Sound, several days after

Artifacts unscathed after museum fire

Discarded cigarette on a nearby dock is believed to be the cause of Connecticut River Museum inferno {loadposition position10} When Jerry Roberts saw flames crawling

Victorious crew like an ‘extended family’

Connecticut boatyard manager, with two sons as crew, relishes the Newport Bermuda Race experience {loadposition position10} For Rives Potts, winning the St. David’s Lighthouse division

Constitution Marina, which accommodates nearly 300 boats, is in the heart of the city and within walking distance of sites such as the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall .

Make Fast in Boston 

As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.

An enclosed motorboat cruising through the water in profile.

The All-Weather Targa 41

When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the  solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.

Illustration by Jim Ewing

Classic Boats: Tiara 3100

This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.

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Krogen 36 Manatee

Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure.

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