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Print magazine March 2014

Tiara Goes Bold

The new 50 Coupe represents the next generation of Tiara Yachts. Will next-generation boaters bite? The customer forum audiences were all gray-haired or headed that

Frozen

A rampaging jet stream, Arctic clippers, thunder and snow — it’s the polar vortex! At times, the winter of 2014 has seemed more like a

The Quadraconic hull form

Frank Huckins’ granddaughter Cindy Purcell started working in the stockroom at Huckins Yachts in the 1970s, and today she and her husband, Buddy, own and

The Factory One Design

When the Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory needed a small-boat design to better suit the needs of its students, the staff knew exactly who to turn

The legendary Huckins PT boats

The first Huckins launched in 1928 — talk about a bad time to start a business — but the name achieved real prominence in the

Building boats and shaping lives

Frankford, in the northeast part of Philadelphia, seems an unlikely place to find passionate boatbuilders. Founded by Quakers in 1682, this gritty former manufacturing area

Painting Michael Keane

Inspired by Catboats

Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.

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Boat Solar Installation Guide

A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

A short white motored catamaran on the water on an overcast day.

A Boat for Anne

After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.

Constitution Marina, which accommodates nearly 300 boats, is in the heart of the city and within walking distance of sites such as the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall .

Make Fast in Boston 

As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.

An enclosed motorboat cruising through the water in profile.

The All-Weather Targa 41

When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the  solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.

Illustration by Jim Ewing

Classic Boats: Tiara 3100

This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.

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Krogen 36 Manatee

Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure.

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