In 1979, two Danish brothers and a friend built a racing sailboat in a barn and proceeded to win every race they entered. That success launched X-Yachts, which over the next four decades became a respected international builder of race boats, cruisers and performance cruisers. About four years before this review, X-Yachts expanded into powerboats, … Read more

Crossing the Gulf Stream: A Beneteau Swift Trawler 48 Trip from Florida to Bimini I love boating, but past experiences have made me selective about when I go and who’s in charge. Decades ago an editor sent me 100 miles offshore with two volatile fishermen. When the sharks refused to bite, they got drunk, pulled … Read more

Sailfish 316 Dual Console Review — A Versatile Fishing and Family Boat The Sailfish 316 Dual Console blends the needs of serious anglers with the comfort and convenience expected by families. Built by Georgia-based Sailfish Boats, the 316 DC balances fishing functionality—such as live wells, rod storage, and open cockpit space to fight a fish—with … Read more

Party Boating in South Florida: When Camera-Ready Stunts Turn Dangerous Across South Florida, crowds of boaters are flocking to Baker’s Haulover Inlet and the Miami River—and many are doing it for the cameras. Videos on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other platforms show revelers cheering, drinking, stripping down and riding waves for likes and views. What … Read more

If you’re planning a summer fishing trip that also offers great cruising and family-friendly ports, head to New Jersey. Sitting where major migratory routes converge, New Jersey delivers world-class offshore sportfishing and a variety of well-equipped harbors for transient boaters. Below are the top species to target and the best ports to consider for a … Read more

The old sloop caught our attention the moment we saw her. Her hull lines were pleasing, but what really stood out was an outrageous paint job—wild, clashing colors that looked more at home in Haight-Ashbury than on any yacht. Somebody with an artistic streak, and perhaps a taste for experimentation, had deliberately thumbed their nose … Read more

A Quiet Moment at Lacey Falls: Catherine and Douglas Ellis Aboard Their Kadey Krogen 44 Catherine and Douglas Ellis paused to take in a peaceful, memorable moment aboard their Kadey Krogen 44 at Lacey Falls in British Columbia. The falls were particularly striking after heavy rains had swept through the area the day before, swelling … Read more

Dettling 51: A Couple’s Ideal Cruising Yacht The Dettling 51 is the creation of Ed and Barrie Dettling, a married couple and lifelong cruisers from Denton, Maryland, who set out to design a boat that would meet the needs of two experienced voyagers living aboard and cruising coastal waters. The first hull was launched in … Read more

Tracy Edwards and the Remarkable Story of Maiden Tracy Edwards, born in Pangbourne, England, emerged from a nonconformist youth to become one of the most influential figures in modern sailing. Expelled from school at 15, she left home to backpack across Europe and, at 17, took a job as a stewardess on the Greek yacht … Read more

Sea Ray Unveils SLX 260 and SLX 260 Outboard with Fresh Styling and Modern Features Sea Ray has expanded its premium SLX lineup with two new additions: the SLX 260 and the SLX 260 Outboard. Both models adopt updated design language first introduced on the Sundancer 370 Outboard in 2021, including an S-sheer profile, a … Read more