It takes confidence for a manufacturer to retire a well-loved model and replace it with a new design in the same size class. Pursuit Boats made that decision for its OS 325 Offshore center console, which first debuted in 2015. After nearly a decade in the market, the builder developed an updated 2025 OS 325 … Read more

Nimbus 495 Flybridge: A Swedish Debut in Donsö’s Archipelago We gathered in a semicircle just outside the brightly painted fish shack, shoulder to shoulder beneath a Scandinavian evening sky that still held the long light of mid-June. Our small group sipped lagers and prosecco as the sun lingered high over the Gothenburg archipelago. I nursed … Read more

Sustainable Marine Fuel Arrives at St. Andrews Marina in Panama City Boaters who pulled up to the fuel dock this summer at St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, Florida, encountered something unexpected on the fuel pumps: prominent labels promoting “sustainable marine fuel.” From the helm, boaters read the key selling points in large type—ethanol-free, high … Read more

Arksen 65: Sustainable Aluminum Yacht Built for Long-Range Cruising The Arksen 65 is a purpose-built aluminum yacht that combines durability with environmental responsibility. Its hull and structure contain aluminum made from 70 percent recycled content, reflecting the builder’s commitment to sustainable materials without compromising strength or seaworthiness. This construction approach helps reduce the vessel’s environmental … Read more

Apreamare Gozzo 38 Cabin — Italian Tradition Meets Practical Comfort Apreamare has been building boats in Italy since 1849, and that long heritage is evident in the Gozzo 38 Cabin. This model evolves from the successful Gozzo 35, adding thoughtful refinements that enhance comfort, weather protection and everyday usability while preserving the classic lines and … Read more

Hinckley Picnic Boat 39 — A New Take on Forward Seating and Easy Handling Hinckley Yachts introduces the Picnic Boat 39, its first Picnic Boat model to feature forward seating combined with a purpose-built access system to the foredeck. At 42 feet, 7 inches overall, this model keeps the classic Picnic Boat profile while adding … Read more

Wreck of USS Stewart (DD-224) — the “Ghost Ship of the Pacific” — Found Off California After Eight Decades The wreck of a U.S. Navy destroyer that became the only American warship to be used by Japan during World War II has been located on the floor of the Pacific Ocean off the California coast, … Read more

The 2024 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), organized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), recently announced the winners of its annual Innovation Awards in Tampa, Florida. These awards celebrate practical advances in marine technology, safety, sustainability and user-focused design. From more efficient fuel-handling solutions to innovations … Read more

Private Waterfront Estate on Meredith Creek Enjoy tranquil waterfront living on nearly four acres of private property along Meredith Creek. This exceptional estate offers protected, deep-water access with an 8-foot mean low water depth at the end of the pier and has historically accommodated large pleasure craft. The waterfront amenities include a rare covered boathouse … Read more

It’s difficult to fully capture the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show experience in words. Spread across seven distinct locations and roughly three million square feet of exhibition space, the show overwhelms the senses in the best possible way. From compact kayaks and state-of-the-art electronics to center consoles bristling with horsepower, superyachts, and even submarines, FLIBS … Read more