Best bets for used boats
Each month contributing writer Steve Knauth talks to owners about the used boats they bought, how they use them, the upgrades they made and why
Each month contributing writer Steve Knauth talks to owners about the used boats they bought, how they use them, the upgrades they made and why

In the new reality, people are finding that fun on the water isn’t measured in boat size or amenities Recently we had two couples, all
Fort Lauderdale is the center of the yachting universe when the boat show rolls into town. Despite the economy, the event drew more than 250

There’s enough complexity in most of our lives without making our boats overly complex, too. KISS is an acronym well-suited to the world of boats

Ken Fickett, who builds Great Harbour trawlers in Gainesville, Fla., and used to build a line of small sportfishing boats under the Mirage name, is

Sam Devlin, who designs and builds traditional-looking power- and sailboats in the Pacific Northwest, is especially sensitive to owners loading up their boats with systems

Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.

The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.

Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.

When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship

Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.

Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.

The bible of boating is back in a new edition.

Meet Rockport Marine’s most ambitious custom sailboat.

As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.

A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.