Sea Ray Launches SPX 190 and SPX 190 Outboard: A Versatile 19-Foot Entry in the SPX Line To celebrate its 65th anniversary, Tennessee-based Sea Ray has added two new models to its SPX lineup: the SPX 190 and the SPX 190 Outboard. Both boats measure 19 feet overall with a beam of 8 feet, 4 … Read more

MJM Unveils the 42 Express Cruiser as President Peter Johnstone Steps Down MJM Yachts, the North Carolina–based builder known for its premium express cruisers, has announced the newest model in its lineup: the MJM 42 Express Cruiser. The announcement comes as long-time leader Peter Johnstone prepares to leave the company. The new model marks a … Read more

TU Delft Hydro Motion to Attempt 248.5-Mile North Sea Crossing in Hydrogen-Powered Foiling Boat Students from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands, organized as the Hydro Motion team, plan to attempt a 248.5-mile crossing of the North Sea in a hydrogen-powered, foiling monohull they designed and built. The crossing is an ambitious … Read more

NOAA Forecasts an Extremely Active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecasters at NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting a markedly active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, driven by a rare alignment of three major climatological factors. In the agency’s May outlook, NOAA projected 17 to 25 named storms, with 8 to 13 expected to strengthen into hurricanes … Read more

Tide Mill, Rye NY — Historic Waterfront Property on Long Island Sound Discover the Tide Mill of Rye, NY — a rare and remarkably protected waterfront estate on the Long Island Sound. Nestled in a scenic cove and framed by specimen grasses and coastal vegetation, this historic property has been cared for by a lifetime … Read more

Compiling a list of the 10 saltiest sailors in Soundings’ 60-year publishing history was never going to be easy. Our initial longlist included dozens of candidates — many legendary names such as Lin and Larry Pardey had already appeared in earlier anniversary issues — and narrowing it to ten required difficult choices. To acknowledge additional … Read more

Trevor Brice founded North Pacific Yachts in 2003. The company’s first pilothouse, introduced in 2004 as the NP42 and later renamed the NP43, quickly earned a loyal following among committed coastal cruisers. After producing about 60 hulls over a decade, North Pacific replaced the NP43 with a completely redesigned North Pacific 45 Pilothouse. The NP45 … Read more

Rosborough RF-18 Returns: A New Levy 18 Finds a Home in Pleasant Bay Readers of Soundings are famously knowledgeable, and the magazine’s staff often joke that our audience sometimes seems to know as much or more about boats than we do. That relationship — a steady exchange of information and enthusiasm — is one of … Read more

Boating with Dogs: Practical Tips for Safety and Comfort Many boaters bring their dogs aboard to share every aspect of life on the water — from standing at the bow with their noses in the breeze to joining in paddleboarding, kayaking, or simple dinghy rides. With the right preparation and training, most dogs can safely … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a cluster of boats anchored or rafted up at a sandbar or a quiet back-bay beach, you’ve likely noticed how many are center consoles. That prevalence isn’t accidental: center-console boats are versatile and popular because they put people in the open air—perfect for casting lines offshore, sunbathing at the sandbar, or … Read more