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Print magazine May 2014

The three-bedroom home is on a cul-de-sac.
Profiles

Where charming canals beckon

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History

Kodak moments

A prepurchase survey on a yacht with complex systems may call for hiring a mechanical or other experts in addition to a marine surveyor.
Technical

The Smart Buyer - A surveyor may be only one of the experts you need

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Culture

“Rescue of the Bounty”

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Culture

“Ocean Fishes”

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Profiles

Our shared past

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Bay Country

All is not lost for this solo sailor

Steve Black
People and Places

Rally founder Steve Black was an inspiration to many

Zach Harvey
Fishing

Back in the fighting chair after a long break

The British torched 27 ships in a surpirse attack on Essex, Conn., on April 6, 1814.
People and Places

Soundings’ home port and its role in the War of 1812

French builder Beneteau's Swift Trawler series entered the U.S. market in 2007 (ST50 pictured).
New Boats

6 boats from some familiar names

The Krogen 48 AE's full-displacement hull is the most efficient of the three major forms, but you'll trade speed for fewer gallons per hour.
New Boats

Cruising for a cruiser?

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People and Places

Bayliner adds two models

People and Places

SEAMANSHIP QUIZ - May 2014

The Magellano 43 by Italial builder Azimut Yachts
New Boats

European Invasion

A fire at the dock can be as dangerous as one at sea if there is no means of egress for anyone trapped aboard.
Sea Savvy

Fire on board! Here’s what to do

Capt. Robin Walbridge's 'reckless decision' to sail put the Bounty crew in an 'ectraordinarily hazardous situation,' according to the NTSB.
People and Places

Captain faulted in report on the Bounty sinking

Volvo Penta's Glass Cockpit collects navigation, engine and other system data and feeds it to Garmin multifunction displays.
Technical

A peek into the future

3-D computer-aided design of the Pandion 25 runabout
Technical

The Golden Age is now

Seakeeper says its gyro stabilizer technology virtually eliminates boat roll at low speeds and at anchor.
Technical

No more rock ‘n’ roll

Peter Reich looks happy at the helm of his Victory tug, Teddy Bear.
New Boats

The Lord Nelson Victory 37

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Editor's Letter

Soundings at 51: What will the next half-century hold?

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Used Boats

Mako 232

Robert Stephens (left) and Paul Waring are passionate designers who take pride in turning concepts into creations.
Powerboats

Design review: 2 concept boats and their missions