Safe Boat 21: built shark-tough
October 1, 2011
During a recent Yamaha engine-testing event I got a chance to drive a 21-foot Safe Boat, a rugged center console built for the anglers of
During a recent Yamaha engine-testing event I got a chance to drive a 21-foot Safe Boat, a rugged center console built for the anglers of
New York City’s expansive waterways Resources • Eldridge Tide and Pilot Book is an essential resource for plotting tides and currents.• Reeds Nautical Almanac provides
Young sailor recounts 25,000-mile journey Growing up can be challenging, especially on a boat with your family while cruising for five years. Sixteen-year-old Alex Ellison
Capt. Bill Brucato started out as a deckhand on his father’s tugboat almost 40 years ago and has been “licensed and steering” tugs for more
Life on a remote island What is it like to live on an island 22 miles offshore with only three dozen winter residents and where
Soundings readers can get discounted admission to the Oct. 27-31 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show by using a special online promotional code. Use the Web
Forespar Marelube – valve and equipment lube Forespar’s new lubricant is formulated for use on marine valves, seacocks and other parts, including Marelon composite valves
What are the benefits of a GPS-enhanced EPIRB or PLB? Coast Guard casualty investigations reveal that EPIRB users are largely unaware that GPS significantly improves
If you’re thinking of buying a boat, you can learn a lot surfing the Internet, where an abundance of pictures, videos and statistics awaits. But
In the wake of this summer’s fatal accident in the 103rd Race to Mackinac, US Sailing has convened a panel of experts to determine why
Back in 1990, I was fresh out of a gap year following high school, bouncing from friend’s couch to friend’s couch and desperately in need
The Amesbury Skiff descends from a design that shaped New England working boats for 200 years
Boat propulsion often starts life as a terrestrial engine. Giving it sea legs is more complex than you might think
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
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.
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.
