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Leaders in the boating industry talk about stepped-hull boats. A model of the first raceboat with a stepped hull – a 1910 John Thornycroft –

Leaders in the boating industry talk about stepped-hull boats. A model of the first raceboat with a stepped hull – a 1910 John Thornycroft –

Increased speed and efficiency are helping fuel the popularity of stepped-bottom boats The next time you’re at a boat show, you might be surprised by

Yamaha continues to expand its stable of second-generation 4-strokes with the introduction this spring of two midrange engines. A new F115 replaces the original introduced

The Actisense engine monitoring unit (EMU-1) digitizes analog engine data and shows it on any NMEA 2000 display. It can digitize as many as six

Bailey Island Club on South Carolina’s Edisto Island drew Quentin and Amy Broom because of the barrier island’s natural beauty, club amenities and quick, unobstructed

Jose Salvador Alvarenga claimed to have survived 13 months adrift on the Pacific when his boat beached Jan. 29 in the Marshall Islands. Alvarenga says

If you’re familiar with the various East Coast intracoastal waterways, you’re familiar with the magenta line. It’s been snaking around for many years on charts

The Trent PowerPak Ultra keeps USB-based devices charged while outdoors. It features a rugged exterior and an IP-67 waterproof rating for protection against drops and

Celebrating a half-century of boating In July 1987 I was a proofreader at a typesetting house — my first “real” job after graduating from college

There’s a saying that life’s too short to own an ugly boat. That may be true, but a boat with beautiful lines can lead to

Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.

The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.

Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.

When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship

Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.

Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.

The bible of boating is back in a new edition.

Meet Rockport Marine’s most ambitious custom sailboat.

As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.

A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.