At the Palm Beach International Boat Show last March, the new Scout Boats 670 LXS attracted headlines as the largest outboard-powered model in production. But alongside that splashy debut, Scout quietly advanced its core midrange lineup with the introduction of the 288 Dorado. This new dual-console dayboat brings a thoughtful blend of comfort, fishing capability … Read more

Two Papua New Guinea Islanders Survive More Than Four Months Adrift, One Companion Dies With their outboard motor gone, two men from Papua New Guinea spent more than four months drifting across the western Pacific before a tuna seiner found them and brought them to Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. A third man … Read more

SeaCraft 20: The Pioneer Variable-Deadrise Outboard Open Fisherman The SeaCraft 20 stands as an important milestone in the early era of fiberglass boatbuilding and hull design. Born out of South Florida’s booming 1960s boat culture, this model reflects a period of rapid innovation when builders experimented with new materials and hull forms to meet growing … Read more

Century 3200 CC — Performance Center Console for Anglers and Families The Century 3200 CC is a thoughtfully designed center-console boat that balances tournament-grade fishing capability with family-friendly comfort. Built to serve serious anglers while remaining versatile enough for weekend cruising and watersports, the 3200 CC delivers a functional deck layout, generous storage solutions, and … Read more

Mercury Marine recently combined a product reveal and a retirement celebration for its Verado outboard family. The new V10 Verado 350 and 400 replace the outgoing L6 Verado 350/400—the last derivatives of the 2.6-liter supercharged platform that launched the Verado nameplate 19 years ago. Over nearly two decades, advances in design tools, casting methods and … Read more

EPIRB Rentals: Affordable Emergency Coverage for Offshore Boaters There are roughly 12 million recreational boaters in the United States, but many stay close to shore or within VHF and cellular range. For boaters who plan to travel well offshore, an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is a critical piece of safety equipment. New EPIRBs … Read more

Raising the Mainsail: Ruth Montgomery and the Carrie Winslow A new mainsail is being raised aboard the bark Carrie Winslow in a remarkable photograph taken before the ship departed Portland, Maine, for Buenos Aires in 1903. The mast stands in silhouette against the bright sky, the lower mizzen just visible. The image, shot by Ruth … Read more

Hurricane Irene: Dry Air Collapsed the Eyewall While Heavy Rain Flooded the East Coast Computer models, satellites, and advanced instruments have greatly improved hurricane forecasting, yet Hurricane Irene — long feared to be a storm of historic intensity — surprised forecasters. Instead of becoming the catastrophic wind-and-surge event many predicted, Irene weakened unexpectedly and became … Read more

In the 1990s, choosing a passagemaking powerboat was straightforward: sail or power. For those who wanted power but worried about burning through fuel in the first few hundred miles, trawlers were the obvious answer. Their slow, fuel-sipping diesels earned them a loyal following among serious cruisers. The trade-off was speed—most traditional trawlers struggled to exceed … Read more

Aphrodite: One of the Most Interesting Yachts in the World The name and image of Aphrodite have long captured the imagination of boating enthusiasts and the public alike. Built in 1937 by the Purdy Boat Company of Port Washington, New York, this 74-foot commuter yacht was commissioned by the young Manhattan financier John Hay “Jock” … Read more