When Dan Prigmore and Marcia Hayes of Coconut Grove, Florida, ordered their Sabre 48 in 2011, they expected to cruise familiar waters—Maine and the surrounding New England coastline—just as they had on their Legacy 32. They wanted more space for friends and family and to continue bringing along their dog, Lola, so a larger, comfortable … Read more

Tom Brady Upgrades to a Wajer 77 for Bigger Family Adventures When Tom Brady relocated to Tampa Bay after a long career in New England, one of the first things he did was get a boat. Initially content with a 53-foot center console, he has now moved up to a substantially larger model—a Wajer 77—to … Read more

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston Finishes Third in Route du Rhum, Vows to Return in 2018 Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, celebrated for becoming the first person to sail single-handed and non-stop around the world in 1969, recently secured third place in the Route du Rhum. The Route du Rhum is a demanding solo trans-Atlantic race covering approximately 3,542 … Read more

When a storm approaches, last-minute fixes are often too late. While you can add extra lines just hours before a blow, many protective measures must be planned and completed well in advance. Proper preparation not only helps you survive a specific storm but improves overall boating safety. This guide outlines essential steps to prepare your … Read more

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