How Free Surface Effect Impacts a Boat’s Stability
February 15, 2017
Kids quickly grasp that weight up high makes a thing less stable: think of a pogo stick, stilts or a unicycle. It is equally plain
Kids quickly grasp that weight up high makes a thing less stable: think of a pogo stick, stilts or a unicycle. It is equally plain
I’ve never had to be rescued at sea, though I’ve come close to calling for help on a few occasions. My granddad sailed on square-riggers
I well remember the first time I worked out my position using celestial navigation. That cross on the chart represented more than my position —
Describing a motorsailer as high-performance may sound oxymoronic, but the term is accurate when the boat is a BD56. Powered by a pair of outboards,
Do enough cruising, and at some point you will have to deal with heavy weather. I discussed in Part One (February issue) the preparations for
The race had lasted four days, and the weather had for the most part been kind. Crossing the Gulf Stream had been without incident and
Boatbuilders like to trade on their heritage because it helps attract and hold an enthusiastic crowd of owners. Each builder works diligently to create an
It was a glorious evening as we motored into the anchorage. There was a largish motoryacht in the deeper water near the entrance, but there
Center-console boats are most appealing, especially when the overall length reaches 30 feet and beyond. Well-designed models are generally lightweight, economical to operate and need
“Don’t worry,” I told my son Sam as we slipped the dock lines and headed out of Greenport Harbor at the eastern end of Long
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.
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.
