Phoenix soars above many production boats
September 28, 2012
Buying a stock fiberglass boat is a pretty safe undertaking. You know what you’re getting, and since production boats are designed to appeal to the
Buying a stock fiberglass boat is a pretty safe undertaking. You know what you’re getting, and since production boats are designed to appeal to the
Builders are descending on the fall boat shows with a fresh lineup of cutting-edge powerboats. New boats are back in town. Builders will come to
Sooner or later your boat-handling skills will be put to the test. Is your boat up to the task, and will you be on your
If the idea needed reinforcement, there’s been plenty of it in the news recently — big ship or small boat, there’s no room for complacency
Conducting a comprehensive sea trial is essential when buying a new or used boat. Do it right and you’ll obtain the data you need to
When it comes to hull design, a smooth-riding boat is not only more comfortable but is also safer Seldom can the heart and mind be
The boatbuilding industry holds a trade show every year called the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, or IBEX. Although there are few boats on display,
The quest for speed has long been a sort of Holy Grail in powerboating, and the stepped hull has played a role in that pursuit.
Michael Peters Yacht Design in Sarasota, Fla., is well-known — and well-regarded by me — for its high-performance conventional and stepped-bottom hulls. Peters has been
If you’ve been thinking about a traditional-looking, economical boat from 18 to 35 feet and appreciate a little intelligent engineering and 21st century construction, read
Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Two guys with boatbuilding in their blood start an electric boat company in South Carolina.
An adventurous couple makes an icy pilgrimage from the Netherlands to North Carolina in their Elling E6.
Alexseal Yacht Coatings has significantly expanded its Color Configurator, adding four new yacht models and three distinctive new color shades.
How the WSIA’s Wake Responsibly initiative is keeping riders on the water — and lawmakers off their backs.
Henry Egan paints a historic J Class racing yacht to create the sensation of being aboard.
A historical portrait of America’s best-known sail training vessel.
A weekend on this river near Narrangassett Bay remind us that good cruising is sometimes just around the corner.
The Tiara 39 LE makes a case for getting out on the water more often, in every kind of weather.
Seventy years after the first hull splashed, the Dyer 29 is still built and repaired by the people who know it best.
