Steve Knauth

Geoffrey Huband's painting became the jacket illustration for a historical novel.

Geoff Hunt’s works are well-known to the many readers who have followed the adventures of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin in Patrick O’Brian’s historical sea novels, as they are the chosen cover art for these beloved books.

A mariner who has logged countless hours at sea creates his dream boat

The Bertram 31 Tracy Ann is rigged out for a day of fishing off Cabo San Lucas in this image from the Soundings files.

This big center console is a versatile addition to a boating family’s diverse fleet

This early fiberglass boat was the first offshore, outboard open fisherman.

A couple discovers the joys of boating late in life aboard this classic pocket trawler

Marine artist Carl Evers captures the fury of a tropical storm.

At one time, the ice boat was the fastest manmade conveyance vehicle on Earth.

During its 30-plus years as an Olympic class, it challenged skippers while thrilling audiences.

Many of us first experienced the joys of boating as youngsters on lakes like this one.

How a Maritime Skiff 18 became the perfect boat for an active family in search of a compact center console.

Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay inspire artist Marc Castelli.

These family cruisers were among America's first family of pleasure boats in the 1960s.

This 50-foot fiberglass pilothouse trawler was a West Coast classic.

This Carver 445 took one cruising couple on the adventure of a lifetime.

Marine artist Paul Landry brings us to the docks of his native maritime Canada.

In the early 1930s, in the English village of Poole, small machine shops and yards were busy making parts for an outboard engine, the British Seagull, that would win a place in history and in the hearts of those who owned one.

A family of four finds the perfect cruising boat in a Sea Ray 55 Sundancer.

Here's how Florida used postcards to promote fishing.

Artist Brechin Morgan portrays work on the water

The Acadia 25 trailerable pocket trawler allows a Florida boater to explore new places.

Why the Chris-Craft Roamer Was a Classic

An owner learns that working on a 1947 Huckins Sportsman 40 is one reason to love a classic.

This design was part of a fleet that was built to take on the Seven Seas.

Henry Scott depicts the iconic saltwater clipper.

Marine artist John Stobart interprets a beautiful day on Buzzards Bay.

A boater who has owned a diverse fleet loves the versatility of his Stanley 36, a capable Downeast cruiser.

As they aged, a cruising couple switched from sail to power

A couple trades up to a Tollycraft 44 CPMY to get ready for serious cruising.

A boater who spent years on rivers trades up to an Eastern 31 Casco Bay and finds confidence cruising the New Jersey coastline.