The smart buyer: Trouble spots to check with older boats
May 1, 2012
Buying used can be an attractive option for those looking to get into a “new” boat at a more affordable price. Depending on its age
Buying used can be an attractive option for those looking to get into a “new” boat at a more affordable price. Depending on its age
Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare your boat for spring Before you launch • Inspect the fuel system for leaks, wear or damage.
The uncommonly mild winter in much of the country coaxed people back to their boats earlier than usual this year, and that makes Erik Klockars
With $5-a-gallon gas looming at the fuel dock, many owners are looking at their engines and running gear to be sure their boats are operating
We’ve all seen them — the pollen-covered, leaf-filled, forlorn-looking boats sitting year after year on corroding trailers in boatyards and backyards.Their owners had planned to
As today’s boats become more sophisticated, with more of our power-consuming shore-side comforts brought aboard, so do their power requirements. I’m not certain I want
You might do a walkthrough when you buy a house, but you should do a “crawlthrough” when you buy a boat. It’s critical to have
How to determine if your boat is a good candidate for an overhaul, and how to find the pros whose work won’t disappoint you Dollars
Boat restorations vary from project to project. Some boats might be structurally sound, but need updated wiring and electronics, plumbing or a paint job. Others
Soundings asked three of the owners who completed restorations to identify a few tools and materials they used. 1984 Sisu 22,Roland Robert • WEST System
J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.
Repainting is not always a simple procedure. Boat owners need to be decisive to get the best finish.
Two rocket scientists bring a space-age approach to desalination and water filtration.
A double-ender produced for a client decades ago is now a designer’s electric joyride.
A Mag Bay 43 gives a couple the thoughtful design they need to keep their twin boys at ease on the water.
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.
