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
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.
What We Learned About Safety From Lynette Hooker’s Disappearance
Ready to move beyond weekend boating, a New England couple discovers a cruiser designed to keep them on the water longer.
This Cornwall-built cruiser pairs classic lines with all-weather capability.
New technology makes it easier than ever to work (and homeschool) from on board.
Are you strong enough to survive 13 hours in the water? That’s exactly what the writer did when he chaperoned an ocean survival course.
This Maine-based school was founded to help people find peace and purpose through boatbuilding.
Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout
The proud “Monksters” have built a devoted boating community.
