I value the weight of the analog world — where real objects have heft, texture and patina, and where touch and feel are measures of worth. I like things built to last and designed to be repaired. The taped, worn handle of a surf rod; the subtle pitch and roll of a skiff as it … Read more

Choosing the Right Boat: Why We Switched After a Decade Afloat My husband, Darrell, and I spent ten years living aboard our 32-foot classic ketch, Tosca, cruising from Miami through the Caribbean to South America, the South Pacific and Asia. When we sold Tosca in Malaysia and relocated to Newport, Rhode Island, our first impulse … Read more

How to Repair a Hole or Gouge in a Single-Skin Fiberglass Boat When a single-skin fiberglass hull sustains a hole or a significant gouge, the repair must restore not only the surface but also the structural properties of the original laminate. The goal is to replace the damaged fibers with laminates that match the original … Read more

Cherubini 255 Sport Cruiser — Elegant Megayacht Tender and Dayboat The Cherubini 255 Sport Cruiser blends classic styling with modern performance, an eye-catching small cruiser that drew attention at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. Its clean, straight sheerline, pronounced tumblehome toward the stern and an elegant elliptical transom sitting above a curved teak swim … Read more

The Miami International Boat Show and the Yacht & Brokerage Show offer an unparalleled display for buyers of new boats and marine gear. From Feb. 14–18 on the Miami Beach docks, more than 500 boats will be on display alongside the latest propulsion systems, electronics, safety gear and on-board equipment. Even if you plan to … Read more

To clarify some of the points Bill Johnson raised in my interview with him, I reached out to Chris Murray, director of sales for Soundown, a company recognized in the marine industry for noise and vibration control products. Murray offered practical insights into diagnosing and fixing common boat noise and vibration problems. Murray notes that … Read more

As boat show season begins, a generally positive U.S. economy is creating strong demand for new sailboats, and many builders are positioning themselves to take advantage. European manufacturers in particular are targeting North America to offset slow home markets still affected by the Greek bailout, while the weaker euro makes imported boats more attractive for … Read more

How Inuit Knowledge Led to the Discovery of HMS Terror Listening to local knowledge and applying unconventional thinking is how diver and researcher Adrian Schimnowski and his team located HMS Terror, one of the two ships lost with all 129 crew members while searching for a Northwest Passage in 1848. The disappearance of both ships, … Read more

Adrienne Culpepper says the first thing most customers notice when they step into the business she runs with her husband, Michael, in Galveston, Texas, is the smell. “When people who have worked on rigs or ships walk into our shop, they breathe in and say, ‘Aaahh, I love that smell,’” she recalls. That distinctive scent—salt, … Read more

It feels strange and a little tender to write this final editor’s letter — the closing note in a monthly conversation I’ve treasured for years. Each issue, when I spoke “Radio check, radio check,” someone always answered “Loud and clear.” That steady exchange made this column feel like a real conversation rather than a message … Read more