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Print magazine January 2013

Electric outboards

Torqeedo’s latest Cruise 2 and Cruise 4 electric outboards were just a prelude to the introduction this fall of 30- to 80-hp (equivalent) models. The

Shedding a little light

Good lights are very important to have on board. Here are a few that we’ve found to be particularly helpful. Keep in mind that this

Seamanship Quiz January 2013

Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute www.captains.com 1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: When passing another vessel at

Inflatable PFD thigh straps

Staying afloat is only part of the battle if you fall overboard. It’s equally important to keep your head and mouth clear of waves, which

Personal Locator Beacon

ACR’s ResQLink+ GPS-enabled buoyant personal locator beacon is small enough to be worn while on deck or stored inside an inflatable life jacket. It also

Dory

Referring to your 2011 article “Builder’s simple boat serves up special times,” written by Ben Woodworth: I was pleased to find some words about a

Concordia Yawl

With proper dignity the editors of Nautical Quarterly, in the Summer 1983 issue, called the Concordia yawl “as much a classic as any sailing yacht

Birth of the Bowdoin

They don’t make foul weather gear like this anymore! That’s arctic explorer Donald Baxter MacMillan aboard his schooner, Bowdoin, with a look of ready confidence.

Two boats sailing with a bridge in the distance.

The Newport Waterfront

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.

Exterior side view of a blue Hinckley boat

A Remade Boat by Hinckley

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

Courtesy Flexiteek

Teak Decking Alternatives

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

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