The kit boat equation: a bare hull and a vision
September 30, 2011
Building a powerboat from a kit isn’t a project for everyone, but it can be a great way to go. You might take on the
Building a powerboat from a kit isn’t a project for everyone, but it can be a great way to go. You might take on the
While my family and I were on summer vacation in Barnstable, Mass., on Cape Cod, I had the pleasure of encountering a veritable smorgasbord of
Time was, you brought the family yacht alongside the dock and shipped the oars or doused the sails. Then people started putting engines in boats,
Of all the boat shows I attend each year, which sometimes is as many as eight, from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the Maine Boatbuilders
As fuel prices continue to rise and potential new-boat buyers watch every penny, it’s no surprise that savvy boatbuilders have come up with designs that
Here’s a look at four projects that were in various stages of completion when we first wrote about them Spending a week last October on
The Maine builder produces boats with excellent structural integrity and a finish that looks hand-laid In 1994, the owner of Maine-based Sabre Yachts acquired North
To get a better take on some of the issues Bill Johnson raised when I interviewed him, I called Chris Murray, director of sales for
Tracking down the source of on-board noise takes some detective work, but the reward is worth the effort Next to a hard-riding hull, excessive noise
In 1986, work began in California on the hull that eventually became Lions Whelp, the 65-foot Alden-designed schooner that Phin and Abbot Sprague bought more
Four skippers are awarded for lifesaving actions that went beyond routine towing assistance.
An Annapolis woman restores the wooden boat first owned by her grandfather.
To navigate a bridge safely, know the rules and
proceed with caution.
NOAA revisits the 2008 vessel speed regulation, reopening debate over limits designed to reduce whale strikes.
Medical emergencies can unfold quickly on the water. Here’s how to protect your crew before help is within reach.
The 30-foot ADV9 pairs 50-knot speed with cruising features for families.
Trailering a boat across state lines requires thorough research, planning and prep
This trailerable 20-footer is based on the builder’s patented Z-Plane hull.
Here’s what you need to know before upgrading to a high-out alternator.
Cory Redwine is a driving force behind habitat restoration efforts in Florida’s Brevard County.
