Cruisers Yachts Introduces the 38 VTR: An Adventure-Style Dayboat for Active Families Cruisers Yachts has introduced the 38 VTR, the inaugural model in a new series of adventure-style dayboats designed for active families and weekend explorers. Built in Oconto, Wisconsin, the 38 VTR lineup includes two configurations: the open-cockpit 38 VTR and the 38 VTR … Read more

Bohicket Creek Waterfront Home on Johns Island: 3.4-Acre Riverside Property for $1.495 Million “We’re so fortunate to live here on South Carolina’s hidden treasure — Bohicket Creek,” says Allen Dawson, 63, a retired Charleston-area contractor who built the home he and his wife still enjoy. Nestled on Johns Island, this lightly developed stretch of Bohicket … Read more

Sirius Signal Introduces Coast Guard-Compliant Battery-Operated SOS Distress Light Sirius Signal says its new battery-operated SOS Distress Light is the only Coast Guard-compliant alternative to pyrotechnic flares. Designed for boaters, mariners and recreational water users who want a reliable, modern visual distress option, the device combines long-range visibility with durability and ease of use. Key … Read more

Patrick Healey rarely goes a week without fishing from one of his Viking yachts. I caught up with Healey, Viking’s executive vice president, during a seven-day fishing stretch that began chasing sailfish off Jupiter, Florida, aboard a Viking 70 and finished on a 50-footer hunting Pacific sailfish off Los Sueños, Costa Rica. “You have to … Read more

To many anglers—especially those who fish along the coast—the U.S. Coast Guard feels a lot like the local police: they’re there to protect you, and you appreciate that presence. But they also enforce safety regulations, which can sometimes result in expensive citations. Still, most boaters would agree it’s better to comply than to be on … Read more

SeaFair Megayacht Joins Fort Lauderdale Boat Show as VIP Club and Traveling Showroom The Fort Lauderdale boat show expands this year with the arrival of SeaFair, a 228-foot megayacht designed as a floating showroom. Launched in 2007 and built at a cost of roughly $40 million, SeaFair brings a unique blend of international fine art, … Read more

Jeanneau DB43: A New Premium Dayboat with Contemporary Styling Dayboats remain one of the fastest-growing segments in recreational boating, and French builder Jeanneau has expanded its premium dayboat line with the striking DB43. With a contemporary profile, a plumb bow and clean, modern lines, the DB43 represents a deliberate move toward sleeker, more lifestyle-oriented boat … Read more

Blown Over: Testing Leopard Catamarans in Cape Town’s Stormy Seas They don’t call it the Cape of Storms for nothing. I arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, with fellow nautical journalists Chris Dixon (Power & Motoryacht) and Jeff Moser (Passagemaker) to tour Robertson & Caine’s production facilities and sample the Leopard 40 PC, the company’s … Read more

In a world defined by water, the foundation of an enjoyable boating life is a boat that is well-built, well-maintained, safe and reliable. A solid, dependable vessel is what turns unsettled days into memorable ones; everything else is merely peripheral. Sadly, poor workmanship, inadequate repairs and ill-conceived systems remain the flip side of excellence. Sloppy … Read more

Beetle Cat Boat Shop: Preserving a Century of Classic Wooden Sailing Bill Womack doesn’t look like the stereotypical structural engineer turned boatbuilder. With a white Imperial-style beard, wire-rimmed glasses, a baseball cap and flannel shirt, he resembles the familiar faces you see around New England docks and boatyards. But beneath that unassuming appearance is a … Read more