Boating News in Little Torch Key, Torch Channel, FL

Quietly Sophisticated: The Hood 42 LM

8/3/2026 by Jamie Bloomquist

By US Harbors At first glance, the Hood 42 LM might be confused for a boat that worked the Maine coast fifty years ago, but upon further inspection, the fifteen coats of Epifanes varnish over mahogany and custom-cast bronze hardware reveal that this boat was built for cruising. Beyond the… SEE MORE

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An Easy Fix for Faded Boat Registration Numbers on Your Dinghy

7/27/2026 by Param Bhatia

By Arnie Hammerman, best4boats.com. If your dinghy’s registration numbers are peeling, fading, or falling off entirely, you’re not alone — and there’s a better solution than trying to paint or stick individual decals back on. A hands-on gear column from Best4Boats walks through a practical, long-lasting fix using custom-made number… SEE MORE