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.
Column
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.
The Lure of Boats that are Out of Your League
Designer Mike Peters looks at why it’s hard to resist dreaming about boats that are out of your league.
The Physics of Boat Design
NDAs? CEOs? When it comes to designing a boat, some people still have much to learn.
How To Prepare Your Boat For A Hurricane
Expert tips on prepping yourself and your boat for a severe storm.
Meet Volvo Penta’s New E-Key and the Latest Diesel Engines
Volvo Penta Wants to Change the Way You Boat.
Waterfront - August 2016
Updates on Australia boatbuilding, a drink to help you cheer Team USA next month in Rio, the latest tender really flies, a quick trip to Camden, Maine, and more. Get more out of your summer here.