The Smart Buyer: Powerboat Inspection
September 6, 2011
Powerboat inspection: what to look for 1. Flex in the decks or a soft, mushy feeling as you walk over areas. 2. Rails and handholds
Powerboat inspection: what to look for 1. Flex in the decks or a soft, mushy feeling as you walk over areas. 2. Rails and handholds
From champion to ambassador Sailing has many legends and icons, but the face of the sport for the last three decades has been Gary Jobson.
A classic returns The 1986 chronicle of a voyage from New York to San Francisco aboard a 32-foot boat by American sailor and author John
Marine tech for dummies John C. Payne is a sailor and a professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor. He knows what makes boats work and
Igloo Products Corp.’s Glide is a 110-quart wheeled cooler with a telescoping handle.With the handle extended and locked, its mechanical advantage makes moving a fully
Gill North America introduced a line of Coast foul-weather gear for men and women. The jacket is made from a highly breathable 2-Dot fabric that
New 50-amp shore power cordsets from Furrion feature dual LEDs that alert users when power is present and when there’s a problem with the shore
FLIR Systems made thermal night vision accessible to the small boater two years ago with its First Mate handheld imager. The next generation is now
First Mate Pets offers dog leashes that fit the boating theme and stand up to the marine environment. The Cruising Collection uses New England Ropes’
It was the biggest fish of the trip, and my friend lost it. Then he lost another that was even bigger, judging from the bend
An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.
There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping
A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.
The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.
Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.
A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.
Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.
John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations
Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.
The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.
