Hunt 32CC: A Luxurious Take on the Center Console History has long painted center consoles as bare-bones fishing machines, but Hunt Yachts’ 32CC challenges that stereotype. This 32-foot center console blends the utility and performance anglers expect with refined comforts that broaden its appeal to families and casual cruisers. From Spartan to Sophisticated Traditional center … Read more
Two Connecticut non-profit organizations have formally expressed interest in taking ownership of the Saybrook Breakwater Light, a 122-year-old beacon that the U.S. Coast Guard has declared excess property. Officials say Beacon Preservation of Ansonia and Belzer Cacoethes Israel Inc. of Westport received application materials on Oct. 23 to start the transfer process for the Saybrook … Read more
Readers invited to private R.I. boat show Soundings readers are invited to an exclusive viewing of more than 30 exceptional yachts on July 16–17 at the Carnegie Abbey Club in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Newport Private Viewing is an invitation-only lifestyle and luxury exhibition showcasing high-end yachts and a curated selection of related premium products and … Read more
How Lithium Batteries Are Replacing Marine Generators: Inside the Fathom e-Power System For many boat owners, an onboard generator is a necessary compromise: it provides 120-volt power for appliances and accessories when away from shore power, but brings noise, vibration, maintenance and exhaust risks such as carbon monoxide. Traditional alternatives—heavy AGM lead‑acid deep‑cycle batteries paired … Read more
U.S. leads the way at Rolex Miami regatta The Rolex Miami Olympic Class Regatta concluded with a single medal race for the Olympic hopefuls and with finals and petit finals for the women’s match racers, delivering intense competition across multiple classes. The regatta drew a deep international field and provided decisive, high-stakes sailing that mirrored … Read more
Iran releases British sailors In a tense episode before the Dubai–Muscat Offshore Race, Sail Bahrain’s Team Pindar crew was detained by an Iranian navy vessel after a propeller failure may have caused their yacht to drift from United Arab Emirates waters into Iranian jurisdiction. The sailors were initially held on suspicion of espionage, an allegation … Read more
When Morgan Huntley approached designer Doug Zurn with plans for the next model in the Vanquish fleet, his brief was simple: “Take a bowrider and make it classy.” The collaboration produced the Vanquish 26, a 26-foot outboard-powered dual-console that blends refined styling with practical dayboat functionality. The Vanquish 26 aims to deliver a sophisticated appearance … Read more
Boothbay, Maine Waterfront Home on Hodgdon Island — Three-Bedroom Cape with Dock Tucked on the shoreline of Hodgdon Island, where he grew up, Neil and Sheila Blake built a year-round, expandable three-bedroom cape twelve years ago to capture sweeping views of Sheepscot Bay and the channel to the Sheepscot River. Now in their early 60s … Read more
If you’ve spent even a few seasons around docks, swapped stories in the bait shop, or tracked catches around a marina, you’ve probably heard a common maxim: “Ten percent of the anglers catch ninety percent of the fish.” That tidy saying captures a truth about most activities — a small, dedicated minority tends to dominate … Read more
Recreating a Classic: Pellew, a Reproduction of the 1852 Falmouth Pilot Cutter Vincent In a busy workshop in Cornwall, United Kingdom, the team from Working Sail is immersed in traditional wooden boatbuilding as they construct Pellew, a faithful reproduction of the 68-foot Falmouth Pilot Cutter originally launched as Vincent in 1852. Surrounded by sawdust and … Read more