Fortress now offers two models of its Complete Anchoring System designed for recreational boats: the FX-7, recommended for boats up to 27 feet overall, and the FX-11, intended for boats up to 32 feet. These compact, purpose-built systems bring together a corrosion-resistant anchor body, appropriate chain, and a long nylon rode to provide dependable holding … Read more
Investigators: Careless Operation Caused Fatal Charter-Boat Accident at Jupiter Inlet Florida authorities say a charter captain’s careless maneuver led to a fatal accident last September at Jupiter Inlet. According to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) report, 59-year-old Thomas Henry suffered head and neck injuries that caused him to drown on Sept. 3 … Read more
Ropeless Fishing Gear: Reducing Prop Entanglements and Protecting Endangered Whales For Kim Sawicki, fouled props from crab and lobster pot lines have been a personal concern for years. Growing up sailing in Connecticut, she spent long hours on the bow as a lookout. About two decades ago, friends aboard a 47-foot Pacemaker were nearly killed … Read more
Chris-Craft Commander 38: The Fiberglass Breakthrough That Reshaped an Icon In the early 1960s, Chris-Craft — then the largest boatbuilder in America — faced a decisive moment. The marine market was shifting toward fiberglass construction, and the company’s traditional wooden boats were losing ground to newer, lower-maintenance designs from competitors. Builders such as Hatteras, Bertram, … Read more
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
