Sam Devlin has been using the stitch-and-glue method to design and build wooden boats at Devlin Designing Boat Builders in Olympia, Washington, for more than four decades. Over the years he has completed more than 400 wood/epoxy boats ranging from 8 to 48 feet and has sold plans worldwide to home builders and professional yards … Read more

BoatUS Foundation Secures $10M NOAA Grant to Remove Derelict Vessels and Improve Boater Access Tired of seeing derelict boats blocking your favorite anchorage or cruising lanes? Heather Lougheed brings encouraging news: she’s leading a major effort to find and remove those abandoned vessels that clutter coastal waters and the Great Lakes. Lougheed, who began her … Read more

Christian Carraway stands at the helm of the Grady-White Canyon 386, a fresh addition to the builder’s lineup showcased prominently at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. As product designer, he’s responsible for the boat’s look, ergonomic layout and user experience. “We have smart people on staff who figure out how to make it work—engineers … Read more

Johnny Savage Survives a 1998 Rogue Wave: A Fisherman’s Account of Survival at Sea Johnny Savage will never forget 1998. That year he survived one of the earliest documented rogue waves, an ordeal he later chronicled in his book Lost in the Stream: The Miraculous Story of Two Fishermen Lost at Sea. Savage, a lifelong … Read more

I’ve enjoyed several memorable cruises aboard large power catamarans—chartered boats in the 45- to 50-foot range with beams reaching 21 feet. Those twin-hulled cruisers offered incredible space and stability but felt intimidating compared with the 32-foot monohull we kept at home. I was often glad to hand the helm to my husband in tricky docking … Read more

Gigantic Pliosaur Skull Unearthed on Dorset Beach A remarkably well-preserved skull from a gigantic pliosaur, a carnivorous marine reptile that lived alongside dinosaurs, was discovered on a beach in Dorset county, southern England. The specimen dates to roughly 150 million years ago, a time when pliosaurs ruled the oceans while dinosaurs dominated the land. Although … Read more

Stephens Waring Design Unveils Isobel: A 26-Foot Electric Commuter Boat Stephens Waring Design of Belfast, Maine, has announced a new electric commuter boat, named Isobel, that was scheduled for launch in the fall of 2024. Designed for efficient daily use and graceful appearance, Isobel blends traditional wooden-boat aesthetics with modern electric propulsion. The design was … Read more

Tiara Yachts Introduces the EX 54: A Luxurious, Adventure-Focused Inboard Cruiser Michigan-based boatbuilder Tiara Yachts has introduced its newest model, the EX 54, expanding the company’s EX series with a versatile 54-foot inboard cruiser. Measuring 54 feet, 3 inches overall (LOA) with a 15-foot, 11-inch beam, the EX 54 is positioned as a sister vessel … Read more

Boston Whaler 210 Vantage — Versatile Dual-Console for Family and Fishing The Boston Whaler 210 Vantage is the latest model in the Vantage series, offering a versatile 21-foot, 3-inch dual-console layout with an 8-foot, 6-inch beam. Designed to serve as both a comfortable family day boat and a capable fishing platform, the 210 balances thoughtful … Read more

Yamaha Reveals Hydrogen-Powered Outboard Prototype for Miami International Boat Show Yamaha Motor Co. will showcase a hydrogen-powered outboard prototype at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2024, signaling a renewed push toward cleaner propulsion for recreational and commercial boats. The prototype represents part of Yamaha’s broader shift toward renewable energy solutions and reduced carbon … Read more