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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
Stability, Fuel Efficiency Create a Perfect Cruising Yacht
WHEN THE NEW MJM 50z was introduced at the 2014 Newport International Boat Show, it became an immediate hit, with MJM Yachts turning out numerous orders. “The ride and handling, ease of use, innovative layout, and use of space make her a perfect liveaboard,” said MJM’s Chris Hughes. “It combines… SEE MORE
Midcoast Marine Electronics Travels to Customers
FROM HIS HOME BASE in Rockland, Maine, Midcoast Marine Electronics owner Dennis York traveled to Florida and the Bahamas at least three times over the past year to work on multiple yachts. A majority of that time was spent installing the latest electronics upgrades for a customer who enjoys cruising… SEE MORE
Traditional New England Lives On In Cape Cod Catboats
THE CAPE COD CATBOAT has graced the waters of New England since the mid- 19th century. Rugged and seakindly, these craft were used by fishermen in all conditions for more than 100 years. The large cockpit afforded ample workspace, the lone sail made single-handing simple, the wide beam made her… SEE MORE
Year-Long Refit Targets Singlehanded Global Voyage
ON SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 2015, at 9:18 a.m., Joe Harris set out to break the single-handed, non-stop, around-the-world record of 137 days aboard a 40-foot boat. On Gryphon Solo 2, an Akilaria RC2 Class 40, Harris crossed the start line off Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island. Though a repair… SEE MORE
