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
One of a few survivors of its kind, this workhorse sailed in the last U.S. commercial fleet.
A popular model is redesigned to improve space, stowage and traffic flow.
Photos: Jeanne Craig Vicki and Alan Goldstein dreamed up their vision for Vintage Weekend at a classic yacht show near their summer home in Southwest
These craftsmen prove there’s more to casting marine hardware than hellishly hot copper.
This hybrid design is built to troll offshore and host the family off the beach.
Boston Whaler Unveils Next-Generation 330 Outrage and 290 Outrage.
Builders debut models that blend fresh thinking with the details seasoned boaters appreciate.
A boating safety expert offers advice based on more than 40,000 miles at sea.
A lifelong voyager, a brave rescuer and others are recipients of the CCA awards.
Researchers on a barren Maine nesting island needed to be supplied with food and water. We went along for the ride.
