A Slice of Paradise
Sailing to Tonga, a couple encounters one of the last slices of South Pacific paradise
Best Dock & Dines
Readers weigh in on their favorite places to tie up the boat and grab a bite to eat after a day on the water?
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.
Electric Ferry Sets Distance Record for Single Battery Charge
The 195-foot ferry travels at approximately 12 knots and for the record covered more than 50 nautical miles
XO Boats Announces the New DFNDR 8
The Finnish builder’s latest model will be available in two versions and with optional twin engines can top 50 knots
Beneteau Launches International Saltwater Fishing E-Competition
The Beneteau Fishing Trophy is currently underway, and anglers from across the globe are invited to participate for prizes.
Arc Begins Sales for its Arc One Electric Boat
The aluminum sportboat has an electric motor equivalent to a 500-hp engine and is capable of going 35 knots
Axopar Unveils the 45 XC Cross Cabin
The Axopar 45-footer, which can exceed 45 knots, is now the largest boat in the Finnish builder’s line
Aquasport Completes Testing of Its 2100 CC Electric Prototype
The company says it will be the first fully electric center console boat produced in the United States
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
Go Coastal in Connecticut
It’s time to start planning for cruising season. Here’s where to put down the hook in New England.
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State of Mind
Joseph McGurl creates art from memories of the time he spent in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas
XO Boats Announces the New DFNDR 8
The Finnish builder’s latest model will be available in two versions and with optional twin engines can top 50 knots
Arc Begins Sales for its Arc One Electric Boat
The aluminum sportboat has an electric motor equivalent to a 500-hp engine and is capable of going 35 knots
Axopar Unveils the 45 XC Cross Cabin
The Axopar 45-footer, which can exceed 45 knots, is now the largest boat in the Finnish builder’s line
Silverton 410 Sport Bridge
Kim Russo and Michael Martin take their Silverton 410 Sport Bridge for a second trip on the Great Loop
Pacific Seacraft Flicka
Flickas are exceptionally fine sailing machines and have a reputation for keeping their crews safe, but a used one doesn't come cheap!
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Skills and boating manners need to be in top form for the Fourth of July holiday weekend in order to keep yourself and your passengers safe
Are You Prepared for a Man-Overboard?
You need to have a plan and then you must practice, again and again and again
Heading Off, Holding On
Before casting off for the first fishing trip of the season, get these things in order
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.
Onne’s New Goose: Replacing the Marine Hot Water Heater
When the original boiler on his 1986 Grand Banks 32 gives up the ghost, Onne is in for a nice surprise
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.
Time to Get Serious About Wireless Engine Cut-Off Switches
This season, it’s critical for all boat owners to use and update these systems.
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.