
A legend and a genius, Eichenlaub left his mark
The passing of Carl Eichenlaub saddened the sailing community worldwide, for he was not just a gifted boatbuilder who counted great sailors such as Malin

The passing of Carl Eichenlaub saddened the sailing community worldwide, for he was not just a gifted boatbuilder who counted great sailors such as Malin

Bayliner has stopped building and selling cruisers from 24 to 35 feet in the United States to focus on new categories. This year the builder

Yacht broker David Johnson’s client wanted a Down East-style express cruiser but one with a more contemporary look. “He wanted something different, something unlike the
Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute www.captains.com 1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: A vessel displaying red over

The Switch 8 from Goal Zero is a compact recharger for mobile use with a capacity of 8 watt-hours. The Switch 8 is smaller than

Like duct tape, bungee cords have been making life easier for ages, but the time seemed right to improve on the original design. Knotbone adjustable

The Granturismo, a prototype 46-foot luxury day cruiser by Silver Arrows Marine, was designed in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Style. The British builder is aiming for

Sweeping water views and easy boating access to the Gulf of Mexico, Anclote River and surrounding interconnected waters are why Joshua and Tania Goldman built

Superstorm Sandy’s destruction was massive in New Jersey and New York, but the damage stretched as far west as Ohio, and the boating community absorbed

The dirtier Randy Borges is at the end of the workday, the happier he usually is. Borges has been building and fixing sail- and powerboats

With versatility at its core, this adventure cruiser designed in Finland is built to handle whatever the seasons bring.

The builder’s new day boat is designed to make the most of an afternoon on the water.

Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout

Peter Ralston has spent the past four decades photographing Maine’s coast.

Beals Island has been home base for builders whose designs inspire today’s fiberglass lobster boats.

New technology like trolling motors and Power-Poles make it easier than ever to lock a boat in position without a traditional anchor, and that’s good news for bottom fishermen

Chesapeake Bay buyboats are hardworking commercial designs .

An experienced cruising couple share their favorite out-of-the-way stops along the ICW.

Our digital fleet of standout boats.

The Wheeler family owns two of the last trap companies in Rhode Island, one of the oldest methods of commercial fishing in New England, with origins dating back to Native Americans.
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