The Legend of the Bertram 31
The Bertram 31 Tracy Ann is rigged out for a day of fishing off Cabo San Lucas in this image from the Soundings files.
The Wood Guy
Richard Simon of America’s Wood Company in Maine supplies wood to almost every boatbuilder in the state.
Welcome Back to the BVI
The British Virgin Islands are reopening for tourism—including charters—on December 1
Pleasures of Power
The new Formula 380 SSC comes with triple outboards or sterndrives. We sea-trialed the family cruiser with both propulsion packages to determine the pros of each power system.
A Mesmerizing Video Loaded with Boats and Music
Set in the middle of a Maine harbor filled with working lobster boats, the Salt Bay Chamberfest puts a beautiful video of a musical performance online
Chain Cuts Through Sunken Cargo Ship, Revealing Mangled Cars Inside
The ongoing salvage of the MV Golden Ray reveals some of the 4,000 cars trapped inside the capsized vessel.
A Vendée Globe Imoca 60 Snaps in Half and a Fellow Competitor Races to the Rescue
Kevin Escoffier only had seconds to send a Mayday message before he had to jump into his life raft. At night, in the Southern Ocean, he was rescued by fellow racer Jean Le Cam
Fishermen Make Surprising Catch of the Day
A fishing trawler in Australia catches a sunken boat in its net.
Missing Florida Boater Found Clinging to His Sinking Boat
More than 36 hours after departing from Port Canaveral, 62-year-old Stuart Bee was found hanging onto the bow of his sunken 32-foot Sea Ray
Maine’s Coastal Gem
The Maine Island Trail offers boaters hundreds of miles to cruise, and it is maintained by passionate volunteers.
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Back to Boat School
With winter on the way, more online courses than ever are available to help improve boating skills ahead of the next cruising season
King of the Wild
After 267 days alone at sea, Bert ter Hart is the first North American sailor to solo circumnavigate via the five great capes using only celestial navigation
Fish Story
These four Florida boatbuilders have been influenced by the state’s rich, productive fishing waters.
A Schooner’s Next Chapter
The owner of shenandoah donates his ship to a non-profit to support a children’s sailing program
A Home by the Sea
A Connecticut couple contributes to the design of the first Ocean Series 63 by Hunt Yachts and creates a cruiser on which they are completely at ease.
Pathfinder 2700 Open
Pathfinder’s newest model is a near-perfect blend of bay boat and center console
Beneteau Antares 11
The Beneteau Antares 11 is the latest star in the builder’s constellation.
Serenity 64
According to its builder, this electric catamaran can cruise day and night on solar panels and batteries.
Stamas Tarpon 310
This big center console is a versatile addition to a boating family’s diverse fleet
Rosborough RF246
A couple discovers the joys of boating late in life aboard this classic pocket trawler
The Art of Navigation
Even if your boat is equipped with a suite of electronics, know how to use ranges
Cold, Hard Facts
Most of what you know about hypothermia and cold- water immersion is likely incorrect. Mario Vittone separates fact from fiction in his latest Lifelines column.
Are You Worth Your Salt?
New boat owners are learning that seamanship skills take time and experience to acquire
Wrap It Up
To change up the look of your boat, consider the benefits of a vinyl wrap.
Lights! Camera! Action!
That smartphone’s not just for talkin’, ya know.
How to Stay on Top of Your Boat’s Fuel System Health
Today’s vacuum gauges are more sophisticated than ever.
Singles Match
Yamaha’s Helm Master EX brings joystick control to a new group of boat owners.
The World in Your Hand
Garmin’s GPSMap 86 series offers more tools than the average handheld unit.
The Mobile App Method
So many apps now exist for boat owners that they can replace some dedicated helm equipment.
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.
2017 Viking Yachts 72 Convertible
This 2017 72’ Viking Convertible has been outfitted and maintained by a professional crew and knowledgeable owner. The boat features Seakeeper gyro stabilizer, MTU Extended Service Coverage until 2022 on MTU M96 2635 HP engines, four staterooms, five heads, open galley arrangement, two (2) Onan 29 kW generators, watermaker, two (2) ice chippers, Spot Zero, custom tuna tube system and numerous other custom items.
2013 Princess Yachts V72
The V72 Princess offers a sleek / sporty exterior, spacious interior, and superb performance. This yacht is a Galati Yacht Sales Trade and has a 3 stateroom / 3 head layout plus crew quarters. At a 30 knot cruise; this 2013 V72 is ready for your boating adventures for years to come!
Dyna Yachts introduces brand new model Dyna 68
Experience everything that a quality 70ft yacht can offer aboard the Dyna 68 from Dyna. Dyna 68 is the brand new model launched by the Taiwanese yacht manufacturer Dyna Craft Ltd. in 2019. This exciting model was created through a dynamic collaboration between Dyna Yachts and Cor D. Rover Design of the Netherlands, and made her debut in Palm Beach International Boat Show 2019.
