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Free to Founder
Freedom includes the opportunity to make mistakes—sometimes stupid mistakes.
Baja California Dreaming
The big question is whether enough U.S. boats would take advantage of the marinas.
Technophobia
You can now watch a video on any boat we’ve covered, in your home—or boat.
The Allure of Custom
I learned that buying a boat and building one are two different endeavors.
Maintenance Problem
Who wants to rebed a fitting when you could be out boating?
First is Best
We want every new boat in our size range to appear first in the pages of PMY.
Lost Soles
C'mon, these are boats built to endure the worst. Surely they can tolerate a little rubber.
How Times Change - January 2005
Makes you wonder what the future holds for boating and who will survive.
Facing the Inevitable
“Richard,” he said, “Read my lips: All boats leak. Just come to my yard and I’ll show you.”
Man Power
You can't help but conclude that yacht building is tailor-made for the Chinese.
Where Do They Go?
After its life as a boat, the stuff is as worthless as it is eternal.
Learning From Europe
Americans still haven't embraced one admirable European ethic: safety equipment.
Too Big to Love
The QM2's problem is one of bad proportions, and it's shared by a few yachts.
One-Stop Satisfaction
Many new boats are not covered by a single comprehensive warranty.
Fast Company
Performance boating has put me in contact with some real characters.
Supply and Demand
The situation got so bad, a boat owner must give up the slip with the boat to sell it.
Think Simple
This dictum is based on the obsession to explain all problems with large solutions.
Get Clean
Look for the Clean Marina flag when you're cruising.
Look Who's Talking
Where does a boater go to chat when it's dark, cold, or rainy?
Not-So-Easy Money
Building yachts, while glamorous, is one of the riskiest ventures extant.
Lighter Jets, Faster Boats
Boeing's strategy is notable because part of it could be applied to boats.
A Man With a Plan
"I sold my stocks and bonds and bought the boat I always wanted," he told me.
Free Movies
Free boat videos, and no one tries to sell you anything!
Sharing the Wealth
Shared owners say the hardest part was finding each other in the first place.
Better People for Better Boats
The smartest companies treat boatbuilding like a trade.
A New Kind of School
We need an organization offering continuing education to serious boaters.
Adrift and Powerless
Many boaters are ignorant of the nuances of salvaging and towing.
Two Suggestions
Not cheap, but neither is it expensive considering what’s at stake.
Fly Away
The perfect antidote for crowded waterways and speed restrictions!
Wake Up
Just throwing a speed limit on the harbor might be the worst thing you could do.
Why Not Compare Boats?
Boaters want to know how boats stack up—which one is best.
New and Improved?
Yes! PMY really has earned the right to use these words.
Who's the Best?
Rankings are only for models 24 TO 33 feet.
A New Line
Events proved that column was right.
Five Ways to Buy Right
We've heard enough to intuit what works.
Welcoming Aboard
To many, our vessel is an alien environment.
Techno-Insanity
Too much technology means too little fun.
Speculation and Rumor
U.S. Marine will offer a new line of cruisers.
Under Attack?
The industry is saddled with thorny problems.
Testing...TESTING
There's a lot of data in a PMY Boat test.
Home Sweet Home
People are tired of waiting for tomorrow.
Copy Right?
The basis is a concept called "Trade dress."
Backup Plan
It only fails when you really need it.
Tony's Tips
Sound like anyone you know?
Our Best & Worst
We cannot in good conscience ignore it.
A Tale from the Dark Side
Sailors are masochists!
Report Card
Builders should have a zero-tolerance policy.
Online At Last
They were online, I was crazy with impatience.
Power from Down Under
The Aussies and Kiwis have enjoyed success.
Trip Savers
It cranks, but you know it's not going to start.
At Your Disposal
Soon GPS will give the bearing to McDonald’s
A Bit Of Home
Building a boat offers a taste of immortality.
Weird Science, Bad Laws
Start with science and less intimidation.
Requiem For A Heavyweight
Reorganizations and cash were too late.
Lost Never Again
Soon GPS will give the bearing to McDonald's.
Real Performance
Even sophisticated engines stop running.
The Internet: Why and How?
What kind of site will best serve your needs?
Cover Up
Your eyes are at risk from the sun, too.
Horror Story
The boat yard told them to find an attorney.
Customania
I have a boat that cries out to be built.
Size Matters
Voyager is bigger than a nimitz-class carrier.



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