After a hurricane, recovering a damaged vessel requires careful planning, documentation, and a focus on safety. The Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) provides five practical tips to begin the post-hurricane salvage process. These guidelines help boat owners protect property, reduce further damage, and preserve insurance coverage during recovery. 1. Obtain permission and … Read more

J Craft 42-Foot Torpedo: Versatile Dayboat and Coastal Cruiser Introduced at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival, J Craft’s 42-foot Torpedo has attracted attention from boat owners and enthusiasts seeking a flexible, high-performance dayboat that can also handle extended coastal cruises. Designed to deliver both exhilarating speed and comfortable onboard living, the Torpedo is built for … Read more

Connecticut Fall Boat Show in Branford — October 7 Weekend As temperatures drop and New England shifts from summer greens to a palette of orange and red, boat buyers and enthusiasts are already planning next year’s cruising adventures. With that in mind, the long weekend beginning Friday, October 7 is an ideal time to shop … Read more

Four Winns TH36: A Sleek 36-Foot Power Catamaran Built for Family Comfort Four Winns, the Michigan-based boatbuilder and member of the Beneteau Group, has introduced the TH36, a new power catamaran that measures just under 36 feet. First revealed at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the TH36 combines modern, streamlined styling with wide sightlines, a spacious … Read more

“Seafood” — The 1979 Striker 60-Foot Powerboat From Caddyshack, Now For Sale “My dinghy’s bigger than your whole boat!” If that line rings a bell, you likely remember the comedy Caddyshack. In the 1980 film, Rodney Dangerfield’s loud-mouthed tycoon Al Czervick utters the quip while christening a small wooden sailboat and roaring off in his … Read more

Boat Owners Prepare as Hurricane Ian Threatens the Northeast Coast Boat owners along the Northeast coastline have already begun preparing as Hurricane Ian pushes up the eastern seaboard. In places such as Hingham Harbor, Massachusetts, several boaters chose to remove their vessels from the water, citing concerns about high winds, heavy rain and the potential … Read more

East Coast Boaters Push Back Against NOAA Proposal to Expand Right Whale Speed-Restriction Zones Boat owners up and down the U.S. East Coast — including skippers of vessels as small as 35 feet — are criticizing a proposed revision from NOAA Fisheries that would greatly expand the areas where speed limits are imposed to protect … Read more

Hylas M44 Reviewed at the Newport International Boat Show At the Newport International Boat Show, editors from Soundings—Jeanne Craig (Editor) and Pim Van Hemmen (Executive Editor)—spent time aboard the Hylas M44 and came away impressed. The M44 represents a recent and notable expansion of the Hylas lineup, bringing the brand’s long-standing reputation for quality and … Read more

Nimbus T11 — A Sport Adventure Boat from the Swedish Builder Soundings Executive Editor Pim Van Hemmen recently boarded the Nimbus T11 to evaluate this sport adventure boat from Nimbus, the established Swedish builder now expanding its range in the United States. The T11 blends thoughtful cabin accommodations with an adaptable cockpit layout and strong … Read more

Life Proof GS-50: A Rugged, Surf-Friendly 50-Foot Pleasure Craft Team Soundings discovered the Life Proof GS-50 at the Newport International Boat Show, where the new 50-foot model attracted attention for its purposeful design and powerful propulsion package. The GS-50 represents Life Proof’s largest pleasure craft to date and was presented as a boat built for … Read more