Brian Larkin acknowledges there is a lingering stigma around cold-molded boats. While he believes much of it is misplaced, he knows the perception persists among some buyers. Larkin, president of Brooklin Boat Yard in Maine, says many potential owners hear the word “wood” and immediately worry about maintenance, rot, and extra work. In his experience, … Read more

Helmsman 46 Pilothouse — Designed for Extended, Offshore Cruising When owners feel the call to move beyond coastal cruising into longer, more remote passages, they often look for a boat that is both more robust and more comfortable. The Helmsman 46 Pilothouse answers that call: Hull No. 1 is currently on order from owners who … Read more

Before Prestige invited me to sea-trial its new flagship and tour the Italian factory, I knew almost nothing about Trieste or the nearby shipbuilding town of Monfalcone. Trieste, however, proved unforgettable: a historic port city perched on forested limestone bluffs overlooking the clear Adriatic, and the cultural crossroads of the Gulf of Trieste. With over … Read more

Formula Introduces 457 Center Console Sport and Fish: Bigger Day Boats for Cruising and Fishing Indiana-based builder Formula Boats is expanding its popular open day-boat lineup with two new 457 Center Console models designed for both serious anglers and owners who favor multi-purpose day cruising. Building on the success of the 387 Center Console Sport … Read more

U-Boat Worx Super Sub: Three-Passenger Private Submersible Unveiled at Monaco Yacht Show Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx introduced the Super Sub at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show. The model joins a small but growing market of private submersibles designed for owners and operators who want to explore beneath the waves. Built to carry three people, … Read more

For 27 years, Massachusetts-based Boston Boatworks built hundreds of composite boats ranging from 29 to 62 feet. The yard’s background includes high-performance, high-tech custom sailboats, expedition tenders, Coast Guard–certified passenger vessels and numerous MJM builds. That long experience in composite construction and refined systems laid the groundwork for Boston Boatworks to pursue its own line … Read more

Since 1970, the Annapolis Boat Show has been a highlight of the fall boating season. What began as a sailboat-only event has grown into two separate weekend showcases—one dedicated to sailboats and the other to powerboats—held on consecutive weekends each fall. This year’s powerboat lineup features some 360 models from a wide range of builders, … Read more

Honda BF350: Honda’s First Production V8 Outboard Honda has introduced its first production V8 outboard engine, the BF350, a significant milestone for the company and the marine industry. Built for boats 25 feet and longer, the BF350 delivers 350 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and is engineered to balance strong performance with fuel efficiency and practical … Read more

The Thomas W. Lawson: The Only Seven-Masted Steel-Hulled Schooner At the turn of the 20th century, when steam was already reshaping maritime commerce, a handful of large sailing vessels still plied the world’s trade routes. Among them, the Thomas W. Lawson stood out as an extraordinary experiment: the only seven-masted, steel-hulled schooner ever built. Launched … Read more

Pompano 23 “Scamp”: A Compact Downeast Cruiser for Chesapeake Bay Daysails Howard and Lynne Tag are long-time Chesapeake Bay boaters who have steadily refined what they want from life on the water. Their boating journey began about 30 years ago with a modest, trailerable 20-foot Bayliner cuddy when their first son was born. That conservative, … Read more