David Witbeck’s Playful Maritime Paintings: A Look at “Some Lumpy” The painting Some Lumpy by David Witbeck captures a whimsical moment at sea: seagulls wheel and cry above a small fishing boat and its lobsterman, while oversized buoys and exaggerated proportions lend the scene a comic energy. Bold blues form the rolling waves and open … Read more

When Turkish shipyard Vicem Yachts opened its doors in 1991, it quickly earned a reputation for crafting exquisite cold-molded wooden yachts. Over the years, many of Vicem’s cruising yachts and sportfishing convertibles have impressed visitors with interiors and hull joinery that look as refined as fine furniture. So it was notable when the company introduced … Read more

The indicator light came on aboard the 2017 Pursuit OS 325, Wait ’n Line, while crossing waters between Southeast Florida and the Bahamas. Although Kelly White had handled offshore passages before, this was her first time captaining a Gulf Stream crossing—and the warning light signaled an overheating engine. Surrounded by open water, she eased back … Read more

Orca Attack Sinks Polish Tour Yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar On October 31, a sailboat transiting the Strait of Gibraltar was attacked by a pod of killer whales (orcas). According to accounts of the incident, the animals repeatedly rammed the vessel for roughly 45 minutes, concentrating their efforts on the steering gear. The sustained … Read more

ePropulsion X40: A 60-HP-Equivalent Electric Outboard with 40 kW Continuous Power Marine electric propulsion specialist ePropulsion has launched the X40, an electric outboard motor delivering 40 kilowatts of continuous power — roughly equivalent to a 60-horsepower gasoline outboard. The X40 is aimed at boaters looking for a powerful, low-noise, low-maintenance alternative to internal combustion engines … Read more

Helmsman Trawlers Announces New 38 Sedan, Based on the Popular 38 Pilothouse Washington-based boatbuilder Helmsman Trawlers has announced plans to build a new 38 Sedan derived from their well-regarded 38 Pilothouse. With an overall length of 40 feet, 10 inches and a beam of 13 feet, 11 inches, the 38 Sedan brings a more traditional … Read more

Nuova Jolly Prince 33 Center Console: A Spacious 32-Foot RIB Italian builder Nuova Jolly Marine, in collaboration with designer Matteo De Francesco, introduces the Prince 33 Center Console, a new addition to the Prince Open series. Measuring 32 feet overall with an 11-foot beam, this rigid inflatable boat (RIB) emphasizes usable deck space and passenger … Read more

Jacksonville Beach Sailboat “Aquilon” Washed Ashore; Owner Given Derelict Vessel Notice On October 23, 2023, Luke Rehberg was returning to his home port in Jacksonville, Florida, after attending the Jacksonville Sea & Air Show when his 40-foot Hughes Boat Works sailboat lost power and its anchor failed roughly a quarter mile from shore. Forced to … Read more

19th-Century Boat Unearthed During St. Augustine Roadwork During routine road construction in downtown St. Augustine, Florida, a backhoe operator uncovered an unexpected discovery: a plank of wood embedded in the mud while digging a trench for a storm water pipe. Work stopped immediately, and Dr. Sam Turner, the archaeologist from Search Inc. who was on … Read more

Grady-White Canyon 386: Spacious Center Console Built for Fishing and Comfort North Carolina builder Grady-White introduced the Canyon 386 at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Building on the company’s Canyon line that includes the flagship Canyon 456 and the Canyon 376, the Canyon 386 uses a generous 13-foot, 2-inch beam to deliver notably … Read more