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The Stepped hull equation

Increased speed and efficiency are helping fuel the popularity of stepped-bottom boats The next time you’re at a boat show, you might be surprised by

Passing the stepped-hull test

Michael Peters Yacht Design in Sarasota, Fla., is well-known — and well-regarded by me — for its high-performance conventional and stepped-bottom hulls. Peters has been

The stepped hull has come of age

The quest for speed has long been a sort of Holy Grail in powerboating, and the stepped hull has played a role in that pursuit.

Two boats sailing with a bridge in the distance.

The Newport Waterfront

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.

Exterior side view of a blue Hinckley boat

A Remade Boat by Hinckley

When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship

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Teak Decking Alternatives

Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.

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