Bold Direction
In June, Groupe Beneteau, which has owned Wellcraft since 2014, launched a model designed to take the brand in a bold new direction: the Wellcraft 355.
Curtain Call
Built for the U.S. Coast Guard, this 91-year-old patrol boat turned training vessel that’s educated tens of thousands of young adults since 1946 eases into retirement
What’s the Best Way to Stop BUI?
While the Sober Skipper Program urges boaters to have a sober skipper, MADD's campaign wants to ban booze from the boat entirely—both organizations share a goal of reducing alcohol-related injuries and accidents on the water to zero.
In Maine, Electric Boating is Trying to Make Inroads
Battery-powered outboards are seen as a first step in electrifying the working waterfront
A Better Boating Experience
This year, the Newport International Boat Show is placing an increased focus on in-water training for boaters of various skill levels.
How One EPIRB Saved Seven Lives
When a massive lightning storm knocks out a boat’s engines more than a hundred miles offshore, an EPIRB delivers salvation
Boston Whaler Announces the 280 Dauntless
The new model joins the 220 Dauntless and 250 Dauntless as the flagship of the Dauntless line
Seakeeper introduces Ride, a new boat-leveling product.
On boats up to 35 feet, the new system eliminates up to 70 percent of a boat’s pitch and roll while underway
Clean & Simple
This year, consider a summer cruise to Lake Champlain, where the air is clear, the water is fresh, line-of-sight piloting is the norm, and the waterfront towns in Upstate New York and Vermont are mostly free of crushing crowds.
Whatever Floats Your Boat
If there’s one word that describes what’s going on in Maine boatbuilding today, it’s “diversity.
Just the Right Fit
Lots of factors including family dynamics effect boat buying decisions. Soundings spoke to four families who recently bought a boat that they felt was the right one for them.
Boat Ride to Bimini
A trip across the Gulf Stream offers an opportunity to test Beneteau’s brand-new Swift Trawler 48 and a chance to see a storied island
Center of Attention
Center console boats in the 30- to 40-foot range are some of the most sought-after designs on the water today
Going the Distance
How big and fast can electric outboard motors get, and how far will they be able to go?
A Workboat That Works It
Newport Yacht Builders turns a proven commercial hull into a custom luxury cruiser
Hinckley Goes Silent
In a partnership with Twin Disc, a power transmission manufacturer, Hinckley recently announced the SilentJet technology that’s now offered exclusively on its Picnic Boat 40 S
Southport debuts new version of the 33 FE
The Southport 33 FE center console is a hybrid design engineered for fishing trips and family time
Built for Couples
MJM has announced its latest model, the MJM 42, a performance cruiser built for couples
Contender 31 Open
The 31 Open stands out for its forward-looking application of big four-stroke outboards and is prized among serious fishermen who want to venture farther from the coast
Thomas Point 34
Carol Buchman and David Godwin cruise the Chesapeake Bay on Katana, a Thomas Point 34 Downeast-style design.
San Juan 38
In 1998, boatbuilders Don Campbell and Randy McCurdy opened the doors of San Juan Yachts in Anacortes, Washington, where Naval architect Greg Marshall drew the lines for the San Juan 38,
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No Time to be Fuelish
Today’s higher gas and diesel prices might tempt a captain to depart with less fuel, but the one-third rule should always be adhered to for safety.
Mailboat: September 2022
Feedback on favorite dock and dines, readers share photos of their boats and advice for new boaters.
A REAL CLASSIC
Longtime subscriber Stephen S. Gray suggests his original Able Marine Wolf Class 44 designed by Chuck Paine and built in Maine by Able, be featured in Soundings Classics section.
As Good as New
Four owners explain their reasons for repowering their boats with new outboards
No-Sand Bottom Painting
We test a process that takes the angst out of antifouling a new boat
Onne’s New Goose: Upgrading the Refrigerator System
Onne van der Wal was not happy with the refrigerator system on his 1986 Grand Banks 32, so he replaced it with a Sea Frost model.
Apps for Boaters
Navigation apps for boating continue to gain in popularity. Getting up-to-date information, affordability, and combining navigation with socializing are all major reasons.
Raymarine Announces YachtSense Ecosystem
The system will be able to integrate systems aboard a networked vessel and allow captains and owners remote connectivity
Easy Does It
New assisted-docking technology can help you approach and leave any slip like a professional.
NorthCoast Boats
NorthCoast boats are all about classic design, with great lines and layouts that are designed to be functional when cruising along the coast or heading offshore.
How-to Videos on Servicing Walker AIRSEP® Air Filters
Walker AIRSEP Air Filters are designed to keep down noxious gas and oil mist on turbocharged diesel engines. Check out these videos to replace, clean, identify, or get familiar with your AIRSEP system.
Pinnacle of Luxury Yachting
MJM Yachts has introduced the 53Z, an outboard power, two stateroom, two head, liveaboard cruising yacht with two very special characteristics; easy and fun operation.
Quicksilver Engines - The Best Time to Repower Classic Boats is Right Now
Boat shows are in full swing across the country. New and exciting boat models are all the rage. Realistically, not everyone wants a new boat as many boaters are still in love with the looks of the classic boat they already have.