After Hurricane Ian: Rebuilding a Cape Coral Yacht Business On the afternoon of September 28, 2022, Barb Hansen stood at her sliding door in Cape Coral, watching the 36-foot Grand Banks trawler tied to her dock as Hurricane Ian intensified. By about 4 p.m., the storm surge and wind had the trawler pitching in 12-foot … Read more

Caren-Marie Michelle: Finding Quiet Strength in “Cadillac from Schoodic Loop Road” The painting “Cadillac from Schoodic Loop Road” by Caren-Marie Michelle invites viewers into a moment of serene coastal beauty. In the composition, a distant shoreline is cloaked in dense, green trees that form a calm backdrop across the water. The immediate foreground is built … Read more

Sabre Yachts: Roger Hewson and the Maine Tradition of Craftsmanship Before founding Sabre Yachts in 1970, Roger Hewson balanced work in his family’s construction business with a persistent passion for boat design. That dedication led him to build his first boat, a 26-foot sailing scow, a few years before Sabre’s official start. That early experience … Read more

United Arab Emirates–based Enata Group has unveiled the Vatoz, a new 32-foot foiling yacht designed for efficient performance with a reduced environmental footprint. Built to lift cleanly above the water, the Vatoz will foil approximately five feet (about 1.5 meters) above the surface, reducing drag and improving fuel economy while delivering a modern, dynamic presence … Read more

Oceanvolt’s ServoProp 25 Wins DAME Design Award at METSTRADE 2023 METSTRADE 2023, the world’s largest trade exhibition for marine equipment, recognized Oceanvolt’s HighPower ServoProp 25 with a coveted DAME Design Award. The accolade highlights the rapid rise of electric propulsion solutions and underlines Oceanvolt’s growing influence in the marine electrification movement. This year’s DAME Awards … Read more

Jeff Bezos’ Sailing Yacht Koru Arrives in Fort Lauderdale When Jeff Bezos’ sailing yacht Koru arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 22 after departing Gibraltar, her crew immediately recognized that she was too large to fit alongside the region’s private yacht berths. Measuring 417 feet in length, Koru had to be moored in Port … Read more

Fjord Yachts Introduces the 39XL and 39XP: Compact Powerboats Designed by Patrick Benfield German builder Fjord Yachts, part of the HanseYachts group, has unveiled two new additions to its line-up: the Fjord 39XL and the Fjord 39XP. Both models are the result of a collaboration with naval architect Patrick Benfield and continue Fjord’s focus on … Read more

Swedish company Candela Technology AB has introduced the world’s first electric hydrofoiling passenger vessel: the Candela P-12. Candela P-12: An Electric Hydrofoiling Passenger Vessel The Candela P-12 is a 39-foot (approximately 12-meter) electric passenger vessel with a beam of 14 feet 7 inches. Designed to carry up to 30 passengers, the P-12 blends hydrofoil technology … Read more

Sea Pro 245 FLX Center Console — A 24-Foot Sandbar Boat Built for Family Fun and Offshore Adventure Sea Pro Boats has introduced the new 245 FLX Center Console, a purpose-built 24-foot “sandbar boat” intended to blend family-friendly entertainment features with offshore-capable construction. Built on a 24-foot deep-V hull, the 245 FLX is designed to … Read more

Australian builder Riviera has unveiled the global launch of its all-new 58 Sports Motor Yacht, scheduled to appear at the end of this year. Measuring 64 feet, 8 inches, the 58 SMY will make its U.S. debut at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show in February, marking Riviera’s entry into the sporty, luxury motor yacht … Read more