Designing from scratch
January 30, 2014
I enjoy drawing by hand, although my office only issues drawings in some form of CAD. My first step in a new design is to
I enjoy drawing by hand, although my office only issues drawings in some form of CAD. My first step in a new design is to
Mark Ellis is well known in New England power and sail circles for his efficiently propelled and neoclassical designs. Born 69 years ago in Watertown,
Seattle-based Blue North — with interests in timber, agriculture, boatbuilding and fishing — describes itself as a “sustainable resource company.” But this company does more
My family and I recently had the use of Back Cove’s new Downeast 37, the Maine builder’s fresh take on its original 37. We ran
When I visited Eastern and Seaway boats in early 2011, the company was struggling to make a comeback from the recession. It had gone from
Before Soundings editor-in-chief Bill Sisson asked me to write about the new Jupiter 41 Sportbridge, its enclosed deckhouse had already caught my attention from among
Thinking about your next boat? Here’s what you’ll see at the upcoming shows Fall means boat show time, and our annual powerboat preview this year
Soundings at 50 – Celebrating a half-century of boating I had fun perusing the first issue of Soundings, which included the ads you see here.
Today’s models are faster, more luxurious and technologically advanced, but can they be called ‘trawlers’? The sun was just rising as we spotted the R
The smart design and smooth ride make it an offshore winner I spent some time on the new Hunt 44 last summer and came away
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.
With Chris DiMillo at the helm of Hunt Yachts, this classic brand is good hands.
Willard Bond used bold color to emphasize the power and energy of a yacht race.
It’s the smallest model in Viking’s convertible fleet, but it punches well above its weight.
The Antares 12 Coupe boasts three cabins for extended cruising capability
To catch more striped bass, fish live bait, work the structure, and wait for dark, because your best catches may be after sunset.
Meet the Revolutionary War-era whaleboat that helped the Culper Spy Ring outwit the British on Long Island Sound.
With thoughtful design and attention to detail, Scout’s 288 Dorado raises the bar for what a dayboat can be.
New rules reverse last year’s rate hikes, but economic fallout won’t be easily undone.
