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Cannes Yacht Festival 2018
Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding and Deputy Editor Capt. Bill Pike reflect on the 2018 Cannes show, the technology of the future and a love for chocolate croissants.
First Look: HCB 65 Estrella
With the launch of its 65 Estrella, Hydra Custom Boats has taken the title of the world’s largest center console, and in doing so, creates a new category of yacht all its own.
Tested: Hinckley Picnic Boat 40
The new flagship of Hinckley’s legendary Picnic Boat line is equal parts innovation and traditional styling.
Silent Flight
Solar-powered yachts like the Silent 64 from Silent Yachts are finally having their time in the sun.
First Look: Pursuit S288
The newcomer to the Pursuit family may be smaller than her siblings but her level of finish and smart details make her mighty.
Driven By Design
There is a long history of automakers dipping toes into boatbuilding. Will this newest wave succeed?
Boats
VIDEO: Testing the Brabus 800 Shadow
The Brabus 800 features the performance and handling the Axopar brand is built of, with a custom styling from Brabus. The result? A test Capt. Bill will never forget.
Cannes Yacht Festival 2018
Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding and Deputy Editor Capt. Bill Pike reflect on the 2018 Cannes show, the technology of the future and a love for chocolate croissants.
VIDEO: The Sunseeker 74 Sport Yacht Shines at Cannes
This newcomer to the Sunseeker fleet has been attracting a lot of attention during the Cannes Yachting Festival, and for good reason. Climb aboard with the editors here.
Testing the Pardo 50 in Cannes
You may not have heard of Pardo before, but give it time, after its 50 launches in Lauderdale we bet you will.
VIDEO: Princess R35 Debut
The editors find new yacht technology in the strangest places. You'll want to check out the foiling Princess R35, which debuted inside an ancient castle.
First Look: Pursuit S288
The newcomer to the Pursuit family may be smaller than her siblings but her level of finish and smart details make her mighty.
Silent Flight
Solar-powered yachts like the Silent 64 from Silent Yachts are finally having their time in the sun.
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Blogs
Lobster’s Revenge
After fouling a prop on a lobster trap off the coast of Maine, Capt. Bill Pike considers the state’s iconic crustaceans.
The Maine Difference
The editors roll up their sleeves and report to work at Sabre Yachts, where we learn about boatbuilding and the appeal of downeast craftsmanship. It’s time to clock in.
Logbook: Work Hard. Play Hard.
The editors learn first hand how hard Maine boatbuilders work. They also get a taste of what it means to have fun with lobster boat racing style.
Voyaging
Waypoint: Boston, MA
Boston might be America’s biggest small town, but with so many harborside attractions, it has plenty for boaters.
Wild, Wild Ride
Maine’s lobster boat racing circuit is an intense excuse for lobster fishermen to throttle up and forget the grueling workweek. Just don’t forget to hold on.
Fishing Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands
Converted “jack-up” boats. World-class redfish and speckled trout. Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands have it all.
Waypoint: Little Traverse Bay, MI
Little Traverse Bay, Michigan, is studded with charming towns. So why are some boaters apprehensive about visiting?
VIDEO: Wild, Wild Ride - Maine Lobster Boat Races
Racing on board the world's fastest lobster boats in Maine.
Eastbound & Down
A 300-mile zoom from Galveston to the Big Easy is just one crazy leg of the Aspen 10,000 Mile Tour.
The Hard Way Around
Four twentysomethings set a record for the southernmost latitude ever documented in a Nordhavn. But a visit to Antartica was only part of their two-year circumnavigation.
Electronics
Tested: SiriusXM Weather
A SiriusXM Marine Weather receiver is easy to install, easy to use, and handier than a boathook during a dicey docking.
Strike a New Cord
Cordsafe has taken a cue from the seatbelt alarm in your car to keep you connected.
Maintenance
Fiberglass Repair: DIY (or Not)
Learn how to fix stress cracks, dock dings and other fiberglass injuries. And learn when its time to call in the pros.
How To: Install a Pod drive
Have you ever seen a pod installed on a yacht in under 5 minutes? Here's your chance. Discover how the team at Sabre Yachts installs their pods. (Hint: It involves muscle and a long chain!)
Chasing Horses
The demand for speed has been around since water’s been wet, but don’t forget that great performance is about more than sheer horsepower.
Gear
Boaters Newswire
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.
MAN Engines sets new standard with V12-2000 and V8-1300 yacht engines
The highest power density on the market: MAN V12-2000; the strongest V8 engine in the yacht sector: MAN V8-1300; world premiere at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival.
Island Global Yachting (IGY Marinas) Announces Lease of The 360 Degree “Over-Water” Building In St. Thomas, USVI to a Private Group Planning a Mixed-use, Premier Destination Attraction
The 360 building is located in Yacht Haven Grande Marina and is one of the region's most unique over-water structures granting incredible 360-degree views of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Centrally located in one of the world's most prestigious super yacht marinas, the 360 building is also within waking distance from the region's busiest cruise ship terminals and the island's historic attractions.
Announcing the New 400 Super Sport Crossover!
Introducing the Formula 400 Super Sport Crossover, a pivotal addition to the revolutionary Formula Crossover fleet – now five models strong and growing – that is rapidly changing the entire boating experience.
CONNECT WITH THE MARINE INDUSTRY AT IBEX
This year, the 28th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), held October 2-4 at the Tampa Convention Center, will not only offer an elevated educational program and a wide variety of exhibitions from around the world, but will also give visitors the chance to participate in a number of social and entertainment special events throughout the week.