
Hinckley Yachts: An American Icon
Eight decades of Hinckley Hinckley’s 85-year history of building finely crafted yachts is chronicled in Hinckley Yachts: An American Icon, (Rizzoli New York, $65). Nick

Eight decades of Hinckley Hinckley’s 85-year history of building finely crafted yachts is chronicled in Hinckley Yachts: An American Icon, (Rizzoli New York, $65). Nick
Four-stroke outboards are more fuel-efficient, quieter and cleaner than ever. Manufacturers are also reducing the weight of these engines with their second-generation models. Suzuki and

Living the dream When it comes to bluewater cruising, Lin and Larry Pardey are iconic figures for demonstrating that the dream is not only attainable

DeLorme’s inReach Explorer integrates route planning, waypoints and navigation with global two-way text messaging, GPS tracking and SOS alerts. Features include a built-in digital compass,

Among the early 20th-century “Grande Dame” summer homes on Martha’s Vineyard stands “Big Bluff,” which the Ivison family has owned since 1969. “As a kid

Prospec Electronics introduces a round AM/FM receiver from JBL in black and silver. Stylish appearance aside, the JBLPRV175 is equipped with a 45W x 4

Ocean Racing has added the Newport, Biscayne and Mackinaw (pictured) to its line of sunglasses for boaters. The glasses are sold direct online, offering the

The WeatherFlow turns your iOS or Android devices into a wind meter to measure speed, direction and average gusts. Download the app, plug the meter

Knot know-how Every mariner worth his or her salt has a few knots committed to memory. The Essential Knot Book for Boats, by Colin Jarman

The Whoosh 10 inflatable water mat by Rave holds up to eight users (900 pounds) and can be used for a variety of activities or

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.