Virtual Fenders
Raymarine’s new DockSense takes the anxiety out of getting in and out of a slip.
Running In Fog
Running in fog can be challenging. Here’s how to safely handle it the next time the thick stuff rolls in.
Behind the Scenes: Building a Beautiful Wooden Boat
It takes a lot of manhours, great boatbuilding skills and attention to detail to build a Buzzards Bay 15. Artisan Boatworks of Rockport, Maine, just completed its seventh version of this classic and elegant sailboat.
Be Vigilant When Securing Lines
The U.S. Coast Guard asks boat owners to be more vigilant when tying their boats to moorings.
Great White Goes on Spring Break in Florida
A huge great white shark has been spotted far north in the Gulf of Mexico, just off the Florida Panhandle, which is a rare event.
No More Yelling
Wireless headsets can help your crew communicate more effectively when docking and maneuvering.
Dam Cliffhanger
A pontoon boat that broke loose in a rainstorm ended up teetering over the edge of a dam, creating quite a scene.
New Center Console Boats for 2019
The center console has been the fishing and family fun machine for nearly 60 years. Here’s a look at nine new-on-the-scene models.
Victory Lap
We join the crew of a schooner in a magnificent fleet of windjammers as the boats race down the Maine coast for the Cutty Sark trophy.
Time Travel
A quaint colonial seaport in Maryland now boasts a new $6 million municipal marina.
Rapid Evolution
Mike Arieta steps up to the helm at Hinckley as the builder takes technology and Maine craftsmanship into the future.
Born for fun
Southport's 33 DC is for boaters who value family fun, fishing and entertaining, as we discover on a sea trial in Tampa Bay.
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
There are two types of boaters: Those who’ve been caught in rough weather, and those who will. Three professional captains share boathandling tips.
Trophy Fish
The redesigned Regulator 41 sports upgrades that make it a piscatorial player in the Gulf Stream and offshore canyons, but it’s family-friendly, too.
Heavy-Handed Decision
World Sailing recently eliminated the Finn from the Olympics, and that could leave the world’s biggest sailors without a boat.
Survival Made Very Simple
I knew a North Carolina highway patrol officer who once told me, “I’ve never unbuckled a dead man.
Celestial Navigators
Golden Globe Race sailors circumnavigate the oceans, using only sextants to navigate. Should we?
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.
We test Raymarine’s Ray90, a black box VHF radio with wireless handsets and Bluetooth audio
I believe that VHF radios from the big four MFD manufacturers are primarily offered so that boat builders and customers can put a single brand of electronics at the helm.
Sea Vision by Underwater Lights USA is the exclusive North American representative for the Italian manufacturer Foresti & Suardi
Designer Christian Grande and Foresti & Suardi have started working together and have developed a line of innovative and beautiful folding armchairs to bring style to yachts, villas and apartments. Each piece is made combining chromed brass and teak, the end result is a top quality aesthetic piece with Italian style.
Best Restoration Awarded to RMK Merrill-Stevens’ Refitted Yacht During Vintage Weekend
Cielito, a 43’ trunk cabin motoryacht designed in 1930 by the Stephen Brothers, won the 2018 Vintage Weekend award for Best Restoration, which was completed by Florida’s original shipyard, RMK Merrill-Stevens.
Historic, Modernized Florida Shipyard RMK Merrill-Stevens Announces Job Openings
RMK Merrill-Stevens (RMK MS), a full-service shipyard dedicated to the refit and repair of the world’s finest yachts and vessels, has announced the opening of ten new positions at the historic shipyard. Dating back to 1885, RMK MS is Florida’s most storied shipyard, being the first shipyard in the state. The company recently unveiled plans to update both the North and South Shipyards with new amenities, capabilities, and opportunities, including the addition of new team members. The updates include a 2,700-ton shiplift and a 100-ton travel lift.
RMK Merrill-Stevens Unveils “Today’s Modernized Shipyard” at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
RMK MS is the world’s leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance facility and the first shipyard in Florida, dating back to the 19 century. FLIBS attendees will have the opportunity to meet the expert and friendly team of professionals, tradesmen and craftsmen at the exhibit booth for a visual tour of the equipment upgrades, enhanced shipyard capabilities and modern features and amenities.