Ted Hood Coastal Explorer 52

Posted | Designing boats for more than 50 years has given Ted Hood a pretty good perspective on what pleases owners. And one of the things he says makes them really happy is discovering new ways to make their lives easier. It’s not surprising then that Hood’s new 52-foot passagemaker is full of such innovations.

Take the placement of the dinghy. An innovative crane design allows the tender to be Read Article

The Best Passagemaker

Posted | 29 to 39 feet Beneteau Swift Trawler 34

With more than 6,000 miles passing beneath her keel on the Great Loop—many driven by our editors—the Swift Trawler 34 has proven itself as a reliable and comfortable long-range cruiser across a wide range of sea conditions. Our editors applaud the company’s launch of an affordable entry-level boat in this popular market segment. Read Article

The Antibladder Boat Page 2

Posted | Spectator - December 2001 - The Antibladder Boat Read Article

Most Innovative Design

Posted | Wider 42

One of the most innovative boats launched in many years, the Wider 42, conceived by Tilli Antonelli, formerly the head of Pershing, is truly one of a kind. Its most unique aspect is that the amidships topsides open out at rest, doubling the size of the cockpit into a floating sports or entertainment center. Small floats extend out underneath to maintain a stable platform. Read Article

Natural Law

Posted | On the southwest corner of a small Greek island called Symi, there is a harbor surrounded on two sides by wild brush and on the third by a sprawling monastery. The ornate, 18th-century complex is dedicated to Michael, the island's patron saint and protector of sailors. The faithful say the harbor is where all of the world's waters lead, and they have washed-ashore bottles stuffed with handwritten Read Article