MJM Yachts: From Family Legacy to the New 3z Dual-Console The origin of MJM Yachts is a familiar story among boating enthusiasts. As Bob Johnstone transitioned from building sailboats to seeking a comfortable powerboat he and his wife Mary could cruise, he found nothing on the market that matched his expectations. Partnering with naval architect … Read more
How to Get the Most from a Boat Show: Practical Tips for Buying a Boat If you’re considering buying a boat, the internet is a valuable research tool—full of photos, videos and specs. But nothing replaces an in-person inspection: standing at the helm, stretching out in the berths, and checking the bilge. For that, a … Read more
Global Marine Insurance Agency Phone: 800.748.0224 Email: [email protected] www.GlobalMarineInsurance.com Marine Insurance Solutions Tailored for Your Vessel Global Marine Insurance Agency provides professional guidance and insurance placement for boat and yacht owners. If you own a vessel—whether a small runabout, fishing boat, sailboat, or luxury yacht—marine insurance helps protect your investment, your liability exposure, and your … Read more
Puma hauled for repairs Puma Ocean Racing, skippered by American Ken Read, claimed second place on Leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race, which ran from Singapore to Qingdao, China. After the stage finish the team’s 60-foot yacht was lifted out of the water in Qingdao for routine repairs and maintenance. The 2008–09 Volvo Ocean … Read more
Nantucket’s Bluefish Runs: Family Tradition on Siasconset Beach Nantucket Island, off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, was the whaling capital of the world during the first half of the 19th century. For many island families, whaling provided a livelihood — and for some, considerable wealth — as crews sailed far across the globe in sturdy, purpose-built vessels … Read more
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 50 feet • BEAM: 15 feet, 1 inch • WEIGHT: 42,000 pounds • DRAFT: 3 feet, 10 inches • HULL TYPE: modified-vee • POWER: twin 600-hp Volvo Penta D8 diesels with IPS800 pod drives • SPEED: 34.5 knots top, 28.2 knots cruise • TANKAGE: 555 gallons fuel, 106 gallons water, 40 gallons waste … Read more
Raymarine Debuts Lighthouse II, New Charts and Engine Interface at Offsite Demo Raymarine brought its latest marine electronics to the water on Wednesday, staging an offsite demonstration at the Hilton Marina aboard a 32-foot Boston Whaler center console. The event highlighted the company’s updated operating system for multifunction displays, Lighthouse II, alongside new charting options, … Read more
Taylor Allen never expected it would take him 12 years to convert an old sardine carrier into a comfortable cruising boat. “Are you kidding me?” the Rockport Marine co-owner laughs. “If I had known it would take 12 years, I probably wouldn’t have started.” His plan to transform an iconic Maine coastal workboat into a … Read more
Picturing the Pacific: Art, Exploration, and the Making of a New World Image Between the 1760s and the early 1800s, voyages from Europe to the Pacific brought not only maps and specimens but also a visual record of distant landscapes, peoples, flora and fauna. These records—oil paintings, watercolors and drawings—provided many Europeans with their first … Read more
Sabre 48 Salon Express: Down East Cruiser with Zeus Pods and Joystick Control With the Great Recession well behind the marine industry, boat builders are once again bringing new designs to market rather than only updating existing models. The Sabre 48 Salon Express is a strong example: a Down East-style cruiser designed from the keel … Read more
