Category: Boating

a large sailboat underway with the crew sitting on the rail

Legendary Racing Yacht Wild Oats XI Reborn as Palm Beach XI for Sydney to Hobart

12/26/2025 - By Arnie Hammerman, best4boats.com. The transformation of one of ocean racing's most successful vessels offers insights into how advanced marine technology developed for competition can translate to recreational yacht design and harbor operations. Mark Richards' decision to rebrand and extensively refit the record-setting Wild Oats XI demonstrates the growing intersection… SEE MORE

2025 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Wrap Up

12/2/2025 - By Eric Colby for US Harbors US Harbors made our annual trip to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), joining thousands of boaters, builders, and marine businesses across seven venues on nearly 90 acres of waterfront. Now in its 66th year, FLIBS featured more than 1,300 vessels, 1,000 exhibitors… SEE MORE

A red aluminum landing craft beached, a four-wheel vehical unloaded on the beach.

Lyman-Morse Fabrication Rebrands as Lyman-Morse Workboats

11/3/2025 - By US Harbors For nearly fifty years, Lyman-Morse has been known for its finely crafted custom yachts. But behind the scenes, another side of the company has been quietly expanding its reach: the fabrication division, which has been building aluminum workboats for many years for clients across commercial, research, and municipal… SEE MORE

navigation marker at sunset in Penobscot Bay Maine

Coast Guard Halts Buoy Removal Plan Following Public Outcry

10/29/2025 - Update: Coast Guard Halts Buoy Removal Plan Following Public Outcry On October 21, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Northeast District announced that it is suspending all changes related to the Coastal Buoy Modernization Proposal (CBMP). This decision follows months of widespread concern, thousands of public comments, and growing media attention—including… SEE MORE

aspen catamaran running along the coast of washington state with snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Twin Suzuki 300s Bring Big-Boat Power to the Aspen C128

Boating

10/27/2025 - Outboard power is more popular than ever, and Suzuki has options for a wide range of boats including larger cruisers like the Aspen C128 By Capt. Arnie Hammerman for US Harbors Outboard engines have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Today’s models are quieter, more fuel-efficient, and more… SEE MORE

Photo Credits: Photo courtesy of Jordan Hanssen.

“Rowing into the Son” Chronicles Historic Transatlantic Row

10/21/2025 - By Norris Comer, Published in best4boats.com. For harbor enthusiasts and maritime adventurers, few stories capture the raw reality of ocean rowing like Jordan Hanssen's account of the first unassisted row from mainland USA to mainland England. The 2006 expedition, which set a Guinness World Record, offers valuable insights into seamanship,… SEE MORE

When History Sets Sail: The $11.2M Journey to Keep Mayflower II Alive

10/15/2025 - By Arnie Hammerman, Published in best4boats.com. The extensive restoration of Mayflower II illustrates the complex technical and financial challenges involved in maintaining historic vessels as operational maritime assets. The project's multi-year timeline and collaborative funding model offer insights for harbor communities seeking to preserve their own historic waterfront vessels. In… SEE MORE

US Coast Guard crew hauling a navigation marker for inspection and maintenance

U.S. Coast Guard Coastal Buoy Removal Proposal Update

10/1/2025 - After receiving nearly 3,000 public comments on the Coastal Buoy Modernization Proposal (NY to Maine), the Coast Guard has made adjustments to the proposed changes. New public comment deadline: Nov 13, 2025 October 1, 2025 | Source: Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) The U.S. Coast Guard received nearly 3,000 public… SEE MORE

Advanced ROV Technology Drives Pacific Northwest Shipwreck Exploration

9/27/2025 - By Norris Comer, Published in best4boats.com. The SS Pacific salvage operation demonstrates how modern maritime technology enables complex Deepwater recovery missions previously impossible for independent operators. The integration of custom ROV systems with specialized detection equipment illustrates the evolving capabilities available to smaller-scale maritime exploration ventures. A key part of… SEE MORE

New Video Series Helps Boaters Avoid Lobster Gear

8/29/2025 - By US Harbors If you've ever been boating along the Maine coast, you've seen the many buoys used to mark lobster traps. Maine boaters simply refer to these buoys as "lobster pots." If you hear "lobster pot," you might picture a metal container filled with water for boiling lobsters, and… SEE MORE