What we’re watching QUACK, QUACKScott Smith, a police officer from New York state, has quietly turned his backyard workshop into a long-term boatbuilding project. Over the past nearly four years he has tackled the construction of a 41-foot Diesel Duck trawler/motorsailer, a design by George Buehler, using lumber and materials that can be purchased at … Read more

Mambo: Italy’s First 3D-Printed Fiberglass Boat and a New Direction for Additive Boatbuilding About a year ago the marine world admired 3Dirigo, a 25-foot 3D-printed boat built by the University of Maine and produced in a single run on the largest prototype polymer 3D printer at the time. That project demonstrated the scale possible with … Read more

Anahita V — 1952 Feadship Classic Yacht Now Available for Restoration In 1952, Anahita V made history as the first Feadship to be delivered in the United States. At 80 feet in length, she was the largest Feadship built up to that time, establishing an important presence for the Dutch builder on American shores and … Read more

Fishing Boat Recovered After Sinking: Trawler Hauls in Surprising Catch off Mooloolaba Commercial fishermen working off the coast of Mooloolaba in Queensland recently experienced an unexpected turn of events when their trawl net hauled up more than just fish. What initially looked like a large catch turned out to be a sunken fishing boat that … Read more

Missing Boater Found Alive After Clinging to Sinking Sea Ray 86 Miles Off Florida Coast 62-year-old boater rescued after spending time on the bow of his partially submerged 32-foot Sea Ray; U.S. Coast Guard and a passing container ship assisted in locating and bringing him aboard. Stuart Bee, a 62-year-old recreational boater, was found alive … Read more

Maine Island Trail: America’s First Recreational Water Trail In 1988, Dave Getchell, Sr. founded the Maine Island Trail, recognized as America’s first recreational water trail. Over the decades it has grown into an extensive coastal network, now spanning approximately 375 miles and connecting more than 200 islands and mainland access points. The trail links a … Read more

Aquila 32S: Updated Sport Power Catamaran Focused on Performance and Social Boating Aquila, a builder known for performance-oriented power catamarans, has introduced a refreshed version of the smallest model in its five-boat lineup: the Aquila 32S. The “S” denotes sport, and the 32S continues Aquila’s emphasis on combining quick, stable hulls with comfortable, social deck … Read more

The holidays are approaching and Black Friday is almost here. If you’re shopping for the boater in your life, here are a dozen well-tested gift ideas recommended by the editors and staff at Soundings and SoundingsOnline.com. These selections prioritize safety, practicality and comfort aboard, and are suitable for everything from day trips to offshore outings. … Read more

Senate Committee Advances Duck Boat Safety Bill Aimed at Preventing Tragedies A bipartisan measure intended to improve safety standards for sightseeing “duck boats” cleared the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Wednesday and now moves to the full Senate for consideration. The legislation, known as the Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act, is sponsored by … Read more

Scout Boats Introduces the 350 LXZ: A New Luxury Crossover Day Cruiser Scout Boats has unveiled a new luxury crossover series, and the inaugural model in this lineup is the 350 LXZ. Designed as a versatile day cruiser that doubles as an overnight platform, the 350 LXZ blends entertaining-friendly deck spaces with below-deck accommodations. The … Read more