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A WINTER'S STORAGE TALE 6 questions to ask when deciding where to store your yacht next winter
By Laurie Schreiber PICTURE THIS: The end of the season has come and it’s time to haul and store your boat. How do you choose the best yard for your needs? Here’s a checklist of questions to ask boatyards about their storage and maintenance protocols to make sure that your… SEE MORE
W-Class‚Ñ¢ W.22 Inspired by Elegant Joel White Design
IN 1996, sailing enthusiast Donald Tofias approached his friend, naval architect Joel White of Brooklin Boat Yard, in Brooklin, Maine, to design and build a traditionally styled, cold-molded wooden yacht inspired by the Nathanael Herreshoff- designed NYYC-50 (a 75-foot-long boat). Two long, lean W.76s started the W-Class Yacht Company, named… SEE MORE
"Gold Cup" Runabout: Fast With Classic Style
IN KEEPING WITH our firm’s reputation for “Innovation Inspired by Tradition,” Stephens Waring Yacht Design produced an elegantly traditional powerboat that, above the water, harks back to the “Gold Cup” runabouts of the early 20th century—replete with varnished mahogany, polished brass fittings, and sumptuous leather. Below the waterline, though, this… SEE MORE
Custom Craftsmanship, from Traditional to Unique
SHAW & TENNEY is known for its finely crafted oars and paddles, but the list of custom projects is impressive, as well: A 50- foot 6-inch hollow mast, spars, and bowsprit for a War of 1812 Naval replica; custom-engraved oars for an international marketing firm’s 85 boardrooms; traditional sculls for… SEE MORE
Sabre 66 Dirigo: New Tech for Short-Handed Cruising
TWO EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS demonstrate the strength of new product development at Sabre Yachts. The company launched its first Sabre 66 motoryacht, its most aggressive project to date. The Sabre 66 Dirigo is the largest U.S.-built downeast-style motoryacht on the market. As importantly, the model leverages new propulsion technologies that make… SEE MORE
SOMETHING OLD, something new How to choose whether to restore an old boat or build from scratch
By Laurie Schreiber RESTORE AN OLD CLASSIC or commission a new build? That’s an interesting question for many boaters. Each side has its own enthusiasts for their own reasons. Restoration is often about wooden boats, looks, “feel,” preservation of heritage, and connection with a community. New is also about looks,… SEE MORE
Solo or With Friends: Sleek New Runabout from Padebco
SOON AFTER SPOTTING one of Padebco's custom boats in the harbor, long-time boaters and Maine summer residents ordered their own new V25R runabout, a sporty version with classic downeast styling. The V25R is easy to handle by one person and is a great platform for socializing. “She’s fast, gorgeous, customized,… SEE MORE
Designing Yacht Interiors for Beauty and Durability
MARINE INTERIOR DESIGN is a highly customized field, demanding close attention to client needs as well as specialized materials and techniques. The owners of a Sabre yacht, Angelfish, for example, love to sleep with their black Lab. So Onboard Interiors built a master V-berth mattress arrangement, with memory topper and… SEE MORE
Bluebird's Sailing Enhanced With Networked Electronics
THE THIRTEEN FEET OF SNOW on Ocean Pursuits’ launch ramp in 2015 did not disappear until April 8. With an early launch scheduled for Bluebird’s sea trials prior to the 2015 Bermuda 1-2 race, we were hoping for a fast melt. We all had Bermuda on our minds! Bluebird, a… SEE MORE
Restoration Experts Find Projects Near and Far
SINCE ITS FOUNDING, Northeast Boat has been working nonstop building, restoring, selling, and finishing classic wooden boats. Among their projects, owner Josh Howard and his crew restored a Chris-Craft runabout and four Herreshoff 121⁄2s, and are working on a fifth. They transformed a wooden lobsterboat into a lobsteryacht and repaired… SEE MORE
Inflatable Craft Wins Loyal Fan Base
The nonprofit Friends of Seguin Island approached North Atlantic Inflatables in search of an inflatable craft that could withstand constant exposure to the rocky shore and surging sea. Tasked with maintaining the remote Maine island and accommodating visitors, the group had been using heavy wooden boats because inflatables were quickly… SEE MORE
Newport Boat Show Highlights "Best In The Biz"
THE ANNUAL NEWPORT International Boat Show never fails to put its thousands of attendees and exhibitors in an upbeat mood. What could be better than a long weekend in September, strolling 13 acres along Newport, Rhode Island’s famed waterfront to view the latest powerboats and sailboats from around the world,… SEE MORE