Real Boats for These Readers
June 12, 2023
Soundings readers share stories with the editor about their personal boats which is particularly enjoyable because a lot of subscribers drive cool stuff.
Soundings readers share stories with the editor about their personal boats which is particularly enjoyable because a lot of subscribers drive cool stuff.
The family-owned company, Viking Marine Group, has been a big player on the powerboat scene for decades, particularly the luxury sportfishing market.
These midsized dayboats let active families with limited time experience a whole lot of fun in a single afternoon.
At the 2023 Miami International Boat Show, Scout Boats showed off a couple of new models, but the big news was that they will be launching a 67-foot outboard-powered flagship series in early 2024.
Whether you’re replacing old teak decks or classing-up garden-variety nonskid, consider eschewing real wood for a low-maintenance, man-made option.
These new designs for spring 2023 will be turning heads in a harbor near you
The rise of the mega center console is a jaw-dropping trend in boating. Check out this trio of center consoles, all of which are made exactly for that type of boater.
Tad Roberts grew up on the British Columbia coast in a family of boatbuilders, artists and sailors and started out designing fast, high-powered boats; now he thinks it’s time for boaters to slow down
There are some important features to consider when you’re choosing efficiency over breakneck speed While planing hulls, with their speed and sizzle, have dominated the
Soundings magazine and Active Interest Media are launching the first in a series of online boating education courses. Beginning in July, Boaters University will launch
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
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.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
