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The Return of Cabo
After six years dormant, Hatteras Yachts just launched the new Cabo 41. Come aboard with the editors as they explore a boat filled with surprises.
Billy Joel's Classic Commuter Gets Refit
When the new owners of Billy Joel’s classic commuter wanted to make changes to its design, they wisely tapped the original designer to help achieve their goals.
Raymarine's joystick-enabled DockSense assisted docking system.
An IPS-equipped Prestige 460 is an ideal partner to trial Raymarine's new assisted docking system.
Scouting Report: The Scout 530 at the 2019 Miami Boat Show
The editors fight back a mob of excited show goers and dive into what made the Scout 530 so popular in Miami and why one owner liked it so much he bought it twice!
MCY 66 and 76. The evolution of the Monte Carlo Yachts' new Vision
Monte Carlo Yachts is now ready to present other two new models, MCY 66 and MCY 76, which will capture the nautical scenes in spring and summer respectively and will be displayed as World Premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival 2019.
New Boat Alert: Aquila 30 Power Catamaran
The Aquila 30 combines outboard propulsion with a safe hi-lo transom. The result needs to be seen to be believed.
Tested: Blackfin 332
We take out the Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award winner, the Blackfin 332, for a test run off Virginia Key.
Boating Advice For Cruising South In The Fall
Captain Frank Nicolois packed up his gear and began his trek south from Staten Island Marina on his client’s Princess 62 to his final port of Fort Lauderdale.
Boats
Lost Tales from the Presidential Yachts
From diplomatic meetings to clandestine affairs, the presidential yachts have plenty of stories to tell.
3 New Boats Under $90,000
These new, affordable options boast yacht-quality construction at entry-level pricing.
Tested: Ocean Alexander 90R
From the expansive beach club to floor-to-ceiling windows, Ocean Alexander's 90R is a translucent surprise.
New Boat: MJM 43z
The MJM 43z might be quintessentially Down East but her roots are pure Boston.
New Boat Alert: Sunseeker Hawk 38
In a surprise announcement Sunseeker reveals plans for a high-performance day boat dubbed Hawk 38. One thing is clear: This Hawk will soar.
Testing the MJM 43z at Boston Boatworks
The MJM 43z is Boston Strong thanks to an emphasis on using quality materials.
Billy Joel's Classic Commuter Gets Refit
When the new owners of Billy Joel’s classic commuter wanted to make changes to its design, they wisely tapped the original designer to help achieve their goals.
Top 10 Videos from the 2019 Miami Boat Shows
As their blistered feet and sunburned necks recover from three weeks of reporting in Miami, the editors look back on all the action from the shows–and their favorite videos.
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Blogs
The Importance of Having a Boarding Ladder on Your Boat
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of jumping off your boat into the refreshing water below. But be careful: Tranquility can turn to tragedy if you don’t have the right boarding ladder.
The Lost Art of Boat-Speak
Columnist Bill Prince is presiding judge, jury and executioner for some commonly misused nautical terms.
Earning Your Keep
The author reflects on the carefree boating of yesteryear and how it influences his cruising today.
Superyacht Cowboys
For these billionaire NFL owners, the playbook is simple: take an end-around perennial disappointment on the field and buy a ludicrously large superyacht.
Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge invites applications
Teams compete for million-dollar solutions to reduce ocean plastic.
Voyaging
Big Fun
Aboard a Maverick sportfisherman off Costa Rica, a lifelong angler experiences three crazy hours of billfish bliss.
Initiation Cruise
Two new staff members journey down the ICW and return a little more salty than when they began.
Lake Champlain as a Cruising Destination
For those with a sense of adventure, historic Lake Champlain is the cruising destination you won't want to miss.
Island of the Dogs
The Canary Islands are bucket list fodder for anglers with a passion for pursuing big blue marlin.
Perfect Combination
A cruise on the Chesapeake aboard Jeanneau’s NC 1095 is the recipe for a tasty adventure
Tested: Hinckley's Sport Boat 40c
The parent of two teens schedules nothing but fun on a run to Block Island aboard Hinckley’s Sport Boat 40c.
Cruising the Exumas
Mars and The Moorings come to the Exumas archipelago, where a seasoned cruiser sees the waters anew.
Sunseeker 116
A cruise in the Exumas proves that when it comes to the Sunseeker 116 there is more than meets the eye.
Electronics
Raymarine's joystick-enabled DockSense assisted docking system.
An IPS-equipped Prestige 460 is an ideal partner to trial Raymarine's new assisted docking system.
Raymarine’s DockSense Assisted Docking
Dock Like A Boss: Raymarine looks to de-stress docking with their joystick-enabled DockSense.
Mapping the Sea Floor with Lasers
The next step in mapping, LiDAR utilizes high-tech lasers to give us the most accurate maps yet.
Maintenance
How To Avoid Boat Theft
An all-inclusive security system protects boaters against would-be thieves and their nefarious plans. Here's what you need to know.
Billy Joel's Classic Commuter Gets Refit
When the new owners of Billy Joel’s classic commuter wanted to make changes to its design, they wisely tapped the original designer to help achieve their goals.
What to do if a Hullside Window Breaks
Sure, hullside windows let beatific visions of natural light into staterooms. But what happens if you break one?
Views of the Future
We look through it, and celebrate the light it brings in. But glass on board yachts is becoming a technological marvel.
Gear
Boaters Newswire
Sea Vision by Underwater Lights USA is the exclusive North American representative for the Italian manufacturer Foresti & Suardi
Designer Christian Grande and Foresti & Suardi have started working together and have developed a line of innovative and beautiful folding armchairs to bring style to yachts, villas and apartments. Each piece is made combining chromed brass and teak, the end result is a top quality aesthetic piece with Italian style.
Best Restoration Awarded to RMK Merrill-Stevens’ Refitted Yacht During Vintage Weekend
Cielito, a 43’ trunk cabin motoryacht designed in 1930 by the Stephen Brothers, won the 2018 Vintage Weekend award for Best Restoration, which was completed by Florida’s original shipyard, RMK Merrill-Stevens.
Historic, Modernized Florida Shipyard RMK Merrill-Stevens Announces Job Openings
RMK Merrill-Stevens (RMK MS), a full-service shipyard dedicated to the refit and repair of the world’s finest yachts and vessels, has announced the opening of ten new positions at the historic shipyard. Dating back to 1885, RMK MS is Florida’s most storied shipyard, being the first shipyard in the state. The company recently unveiled plans to update both the North and South Shipyards with new amenities, capabilities, and opportunities, including the addition of new team members. The updates include a 2,700-ton shiplift and a 100-ton travel lift.
RMK Merrill-Stevens Unveils “Today’s Modernized Shipyard” at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
RMK MS is the world’s leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance facility and the first shipyard in Florida, dating back to the 19 century. FLIBS attendees will have the opportunity to meet the expert and friendly team of professionals, tradesmen and craftsmen at the exhibit booth for a visual tour of the equipment upgrades, enhanced shipyard capabilities and modern features and amenities.
Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Center Console Powerboats Now Available in the Northeast
South Florida Performance Boats (SOFLO), Nor-Tech’s largest stocking dealer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has expanded to the Northeast. Now serving customers in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island, SOFLO has boats available for inspection and demonstration, and is able to provide clients with the same concierge-level service they have come to expect from the team at SOFLO.