
The Smart Buyer: Is a stepped boat right for you?
Does the new season have you thinking about a new boat? Many of today’s center consoles are great multitasking boats that can serve you well

Does the new season have you thinking about a new boat? Many of today’s center consoles are great multitasking boats that can serve you well

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

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

Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.

From helm to hardware, these innovation award winners reveal smart thinking in every corner.

Design teams are rethinking everything from hull forms to seating plans as anglers demand boats that can run offshore, hit the sandbar and keep the whole family comfortable.

When A PLB was mistakenly activated, it launched a rescue and delivered a humbling lesson.

The builder’s follow-up to its best-selling 37 advances the adventure boat concept.

Want to install or upgrade a marine stereo? This is how the pros do it.

The Maine builder tapped its skilled crew to deliver a custom build on a tight deadline.

A Florida builder revives the classic Vineyard design, blending original molds with modern materials.

The Australian builder’s newest model brings serious offshore chops and surprisingly spacious living areas to the 50-foot class.

The Picnic Boat 45 advances Hinckley’s iconic Downeast series.