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The DNA of the SoT: Design Elements That Keep a Boat from Being a True Spirit-of-Tradition
THE DNA OF THE SoT: Design Elements Keep a Boat from Being a True Spirit-of-Tradition For our final “Spirit-of-Tradition” post we share a few boats that did not make the cut. All beautiful vessels in their own right but a touch too modern to be considered proper SoT boats. Botin… SEE MORE
The DNA of the SoT: Successful Spirit-of-Tradition Designs
THE DNA OF THE SoT: Successful Spirit-of-Tradition Design Yesterday we shared the 8 Rules of Spirit-of-Tradition Design. Below are some examples of successful SoT architecture in practice. Christoffel’s Lighthouse: Dykstra Naval Architects — Launched 2003. Hull: Hefty and beamy, the hull is a sea-worthy configuration that is enhanced by a… SEE MORE
The 8 Rules of Spirit-of-Tradition Yacht Design
The 8 Rules of Spirit-of-Tradition Yacht Design The key to a successful SOT design (that is short for Spirit of Tradition) is to set your sights on interpreting a specific vernacular, as they say in traditional architecture. And never take your eye off that design ball. Whether it’s a slavish… SEE MORE
Highlights from the 2019 New England Boat Show
by Dave Getchell The annual New England Boat Show in Boston has remained a big focus of mariners' midwinter dreams for more than 30 years. How big of a focus, you ask? How about "acres of boats," or more precisely, 12 acres of boats. There's almost every type of boat… SEE MORE
All the President's Boats
From George Washington crossing the Delaware to JFK sailing around Hyannis, US presidents have a long history of boating. In honor of Presidents' Day we compiled a gallery of presidents having fun on the water (assuming Washington was enjoying his icy crossing). SEE MORE
Evinrude Donates $2 Million to Combat Industry-Wide Technician Shortage
Miami, Fla., February 14, 2019 - Evinrude, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) announced today that Evinrude will donate two million dollars’ worth of Evinrude ETEC G2 3.4L V6 outboard engines to the ABYC Foundation supporting next generation marine technician training. The… SEE MORE
Island Packet 349 Named Domestic Boat of the Year
Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat. In a resounding return to national prominence after a change of ownership that resulted in a few seasons of sitting on the sidelines, Island Packet Yachts has returned, and in a big way. Its comeback boat, the 37-foot-10-inch Island… SEE MORE
Chris Craft is ready for its new owner, RV maker Winnebago, to accelerate its growth
Seven months after the acquisition from the private-equity firm that rescued it, the boatmaker is poised to leave rivals in its wake Sarasota’s Chris-Craft Corp. and its owner, Winnebago Industries Inc., have big plans. The blueprint for increasing the number of boat models Chris-Craft offers, the size of its plant… SEE MORE
Dreaming of summer: New England Boat Show kicks off boating season
The professional football season might have ended with the Super Bowl this weekend, but another season is kicking off just a week later. For boat dealers, the New England Boat Show, held Feb. 9-17 in Boston, represents the start of the year’s sales season. “The Boston Boat Show is kind… SEE MORE
Unique Harbors Around the US
In honor of the Best Harbors 2019 contest we wanted to share a few of our nominees who are known for being the most, best or least…the southernmost, northernmost, largest, smallest, foggiest, most successful and the busiest. Southernmost Harbor in the US mainland: Key West, Florida As part of the… SEE MORE
THE DNA OF THE SOT: Part 1 - The 8 Rules of Spirit-of-Tradition Yacht Design
The key to a successful SOT design (that is short for Spirit of Tradition) is to set your sights on interpreting a specific vernacular, as they say in traditional architecture. And never take your eye off that design ball. Whether it’s a slavish recreation of hull and style, right down… SEE MORE
New Doughdish Sloop Finds a Home on Penobscot Bay
Doughdish No. 536 has been launched and happily placed on her island mooring on Vinalhaven. She is right at home among the Herreshoff 12.5s, Stuart Knockabouts, and other classic yachts that sail among the islands, both large and small, of Penobscot Bay. SEE MORE