International Folkboat (IF): History, Design and Enduring Appeal The International Folkboat—commonly referred to as the IF—occupies a distinctive place in small-boat history. Often confused with the earlier Nordic Folkboat, the IF is a separate fiberglass adaptation created to capture the seaworthiness and beauty of the older clinker-built design while offering the advantages of modern materials … Read more

Virtual Yachts and Marinas: Inside the Metaverse’s New Waterfront The metaverse is becoming a real marketplace for boats and marinas, even though many of the rules and norms that govern behavior in this virtual world are still being written. Early adopters can buy prized waterfront parcels and unique yachts, but they also face risks that … Read more

Seriously salty reads Bounty of the Sea Seafood, like many perishable foods we buy regularly, often arrives at our tables with little thought given to its origin, the people who harvest it, or the systems that bring it from ocean to plate. Because many species are available year-round in markets and supermarkets, it’s easy to … Read more

Once, mariners relied on paper charts and a magnetic compass to find their way. Today, GPS and electronic chartplotters dominate navigation, and many boaters rarely consult paper charts. But electronics can fail, and when they do, old rules like “red, right, returning” remain vital. Keeping red buoys to starboard while returning to harbor will usually … Read more

Formula Introduces Two New 387 Center Console Models at Miami Boat Show Formula Boats of Decatur, Indiana, unveiled two new center console designs at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show: the 387 Center Console Fish (CCF) and the 387 Center Console Sport (CCS). The announcement marks Formula’s return to center-console production after more than … Read more

Bob Chaulk lives roughly a half hour from the wreck site of the SS Atlantic off the coast of Nova Scotia. He routinely heads out there in a 17-foot boat he built himself, a modest homage to his family’s schooner-building past. For nearly three decades Chaulk has donned a dry suit and dove into the … Read more

Everglades 455cc To mark its 20th anniversary, Everglades introduced the 455cc as a new flagship at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This 45-foot center console combines a variable-deadrise deep-V hull and the builder’s patented closed-molded RAMCAP construction. With a 13-foot, 3-inch beam, the 455cc is geared toward offshore anglers and packed with high-tech … Read more

Boston Whaler 360 Outrage: A Tech-Forward Center Console Built for Offshore Fishing Boston Whaler has introduced the 360 Outrage, a 36-foot, 5-inch center console engineered for serious anglers who demand modern technology and purposeful fishing layout. Designed to make offshore trips more efficient and comfortable, the 360 combines a proven Whaler hull with extensive fishing … Read more

Cybercat: A Modular Electric Catamaran Concept Built for the Tesla Cybertruck The Tesla Cybertruck has generated enormous interest even before it reaches widespread use, and that excitement has spurred a growing market for third-party accessories. Among the most ambitious ideas to emerge is the Cybercat catamaran concept — a modular, inflatable-hulled boat designed to be … Read more

Valhalla Boatworks, the center-console division of Viking Yachts, has rapidly established itself as a disruptive force in the offshore sportfishing and luxury center-console market since launching its V Series in 2019. The original lineup—the V-33, V-37 and V-41—announced the brand’s intent, and the subsequent introduction of the V-46 reinforced Valhalla’s reputation for combining performance, comfort … Read more