Targa 32 Review: A Finnish-Built Walkaround Tested in Maine Finland leads the world in per-capita boat ownership and a reputation for building rugged, seaworthy vessels designed for rough northern waters. That pedigree is evident in the Targa series, and when Ben Knowles, owner and president of East Coast Yacht Sales (ECYC), invited Soundings to test … Read more

Taking a few minutes at the start of a project to run quick, rough calculations can save both time and money later. That’s particularly true when working with epoxy—until you develop a feel for coverage and spread, it’s easy to over- or under-estimate how much material you need. The figures below are practical reference points … Read more

Tiara 54 EX Tiara’s newest 54 EX makes its international debut in Miami as the second model in the EX series. This luxury dayboat measures 54 feet, 3 inches overall with a 15-foot, 11-inch beam, and is engineered for comfortable cruising, entertaining and adventure. The layout centers on an expansive swim platform, twin terraces, a … Read more

Vripack Yacht Design in the Netherlands has transformed a former fishing trawler into a refined hybrid adventure yacht for a private owner. The 149-foot, 6-inch Scintilla Maris began life in 1988 as a single-screw fishing trawler and has been fully converted into a personal long-range yacht featuring hybrid-electric propulsion and a contemporary, light-filled interior. The … Read more

Gladys West: The Hidden Figure Who Helped Build GPS GPS has become so ingrained in our daily routines that we often barely notice it. On days you go boating, you likely consult GPS multiple times before you even power on the chartplotter. You may have checked the weather app before leaving home to see current … Read more

Albemarle Introduces New 45-Foot Carolinian Fish Sportfishing Model Albemarle Boats of North Carolina is expanding its lineup with a new 45-foot Carolinian Fish model designed for anglers who want a blend of serious offshore capability, comfortable accommodations and efficient handling. The new model measures 45 feet overall length (LOA) with a 13-foot, 6-inch beam and … Read more

Suzuki Launches National “4-4-2” Trade-In Program to Replace Old 2-Stroke Outboards Suzuki Marine USA has introduced a nationwide “4-4-2” program designed to encourage boat owners to replace older 2-stroke outboard motors with modern, fuel-efficient 4-stroke Suzuki engines. First unveiled at the 2024 Minneapolis Boat Show, the initiative offers dealers and customers financial incentives for trading … Read more

Natural Ranges (Transits): A Simple, Reliable Navigation Tool Among the many techniques in a navigator’s toolbox, few are as reliable and straightforward as the natural range, also known as a transit. A natural range exists when two charted objects — one near and one farther away — visually align and appear to meet. That alignment … Read more

Axopar 29: Redesigned Successor to the Axopar 28 Axopar has introduced the Axopar 29 as the next step in the line that began with the popular Axopar 28. At 29 feet overall with a 9-foot 8-inch beam, the Axopar 29 builds on the 28’s concept while introducing a redesigned hull and several practical refinements. The … Read more

Four Winns Introduces the H9: A 30-Foot Watersports and Entertaining Boat Florida-based builder Four Winns has expanded its H-Series lineup with the introduction of the H9, a 30-foot overall boat purpose-built for watersports, socializing and on-the-water versatility. The H9 combines practical touches with user-friendly technology to make time on the water more comfortable and convenient … Read more