A Boat That Thinks
Machine intelligence is cool, right? But, what if your boat gets so smart she decides to cruise alone?
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Powerboat Hydrofoil Technology
Jarrett Bay, Princess and SEAir are just a few builders experimenting with foils to increase speed and efficiency. Alan Harper reports on the trend and if it will take off.
The End of Fiberglass?
Is carbon fiber the boatbuilding material of the future or a flash in the pan? We talk with a few manufacturers to find out.
Everything Old is New Again
October 2018 Inside Angle: As novel as today’s hullside windows may seem, they are far from original.
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.
When Ad Men Were Mad Men
In today’s increasingly PC world, the author challenges boatbuilders to bring back a little bravery to their ads.
As Luck Would Have It
Thanks to lots of worry and a little common sense, the Betty Jane II’s first big-time cruise goes smoother than a wild horse’s nose.
Mr. Sandman
Bill Prince discusses one of his more, umm, unusual design requests, that brings new meaning to the term “beach club.”
End of an Era?
Mixed feelings arise at the conclusion of the two-year rehabilitation of the Betty Jane II.
Inside Angle: Shift Colors
Bill Prince remembers Tom Fexas and the influence he had on Prince’s own design career.
The Dangers of Distraction
On what can go wrong when you get just a tad too full of yourself.
The Operative Factor
When faced with a vicious storm and dangerous conditions on board, Capt. Bill Pike knew the only one who could help him make the right decision was himself.
The No-Show
When a wealthy investor never showed up for a meeting with Michael Peters, the jilted designer found his favorite story about racing boats.
What’s in a Name?
Ol’ Mr. Shakespeare gave us boaters a thing or two to think about with this famous line
Uncharted Waters
Capt. Bill Pike has seen it all. Years of piloting oilfield supply vessels in the Gulf of Mexico and shakedown cruises of a veritable grab-bag of vessels have led to one truth: rarely does everything go according to plan!
Man’s best friend goes boating
You love your dog. And you love your boat. Michael Peters, our Sightlines columnist, recommends you put them together, and when you read why, you'll have to agree. See what he has to say here.
Learning the boat business from the legendary Don Aronow
When our Sightlines columnist, boat designer Mike Peters, was just getting started he had the opportunity to work with boat-racing hero Don Aronow. Though it didn’t seem so at the time, Aronow was teaching him some valuable lessons. See what he learned here.
Waterfront - November 2016
From a campaign to attract new powerboaters and a boat-friendly recipe, to a cutting-edge yacht design and the must-have toy for your tender, stay in the know.