When Time and Ships Take Flight
How the AC75 “Patriot” and a New Generation of America’s Cup Boats Took to the Air A lot can change in two years, and the America’s Cup is…
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How to Build a Bulletproof Boat: DIY Armored Boat Guide
Lions Whelp: An Alden-Designed Schooner Reinforced for Offshore Cruising In 1986 a hull was started in California that would later become Lions Whelp, the 65-foot schooner designed by…
Visit Bermuda: Guide to Beaches, Food, and Things to Do
Last night was the real test. This morning — after more than 600 miles of open-ocean sailing, a brisk west wind, a high overcast above Robin’s mast and…
Powerboat Maintenance: Improve Performance and Longevity
The ultimate DIY If you prefer to handle routine repairs and modest upgrades yourself rather than paying a yard or contractor, Paul Esterle’s book Maintain and Improve Your…
Achieving the Right Work-Life Balance
Scott and Jane Young wanted to travel farther by boat, but at first they couldn’t quite figure out how to make it work. After selling their business in…
How to Protect Your Home From Lightning Damage
Lightning Protection for Boats: What Owners and Captains Should Know Lightning risk varies greatly by region and season. For example, marine surveyors and boat owners in Florida see…
24-Inch Limestone Tile: Selection and Installation Tips
Limestone 24: Mark Ellis’s Fast, Handsome, and Durable Deep‑V Powerboat When Mark Ellis began sketching the Limestone 24 in the mid-1980s, his brief was simple in spirit if…
Vigil Geo: Real-Time Geospatial Monitoring
Vigil Geo: Compact GPS Tracking and Marine Monitoring Device The Vigil Geo is a compact GPS tracking and monitoring device designed for boats and small watercraft. It provides…
Hand-Steered Motorsailer: Compact Sailboat with Engine
Illustration by Jim Ewing William Hand is widely recognized as one of America’s foremost yacht designers, and his most enduring contribution is a distinctive group of 42 robust…
Sea Trials: How Ships Are Tested and Certified
Essential Sea Trial Checklist for Buying a Boat Conducting a thorough sea trial is one of the most important steps when buying a new or used boat. When…
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