The Advantages (and Fear) of Cold Molding
October 16, 2023
Because the boatbuilding method usually employs wood, some buyers are reluctant to buy a cold-molded boat, even though it can be superior to fiberglass.
Because the boatbuilding method usually employs wood, some buyers are reluctant to buy a cold-molded boat, even though it can be superior to fiberglass.
Sam Chamberlin has designed everything from Downeast cruisers to center consoles to sailing yachts, and has spent the last 14 years with Rockport Marine—a custom wooden boatbuilding and yacht restoration yard in Rockport, Maine.
Modern technology lets researchers create ‘digital twins’ of wrecks tied to explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott in mere days.
Remote monitoring systems can take the worry out of storing your boat during the cold winter months.
The plywood Cruis-Along provided a practical platform for middle-class boaters during the post-World War II era.
The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.
The history of Yankee and the art of living aboard.
The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever made.
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.
