Leadership 44 is Strong, Stiff, and Lightweight
The Leadership 44 is built in Morris Yachts’ factory on Mt. Desert Isle, Maine, using advanced building materials and construction. Known for its precision...
Hunter Factory Blends Old and New Technology
The Hunter 33 is built in Alachua, Fla., using high-quality resins and laminates and conventional open molding hand-laminating processes. Hull: Hull construction begins with...
Funding the Dream
CollateralWith a marine loan, the collateral is the boat. Most lenders today will only lend money for fiberglass or aluminum boats. Loans are readily...
A Practical Look at Sailboat Cockpit Design
Cockpit ergonomics involve more than a concern about coaming angles and comfortable seating. These are just two items on a long list of attributes...
Building a New Beneteau
The building process that gives rise to the Beneteau Oceanis 41 begins in France, where digital design files stir a five-axis cutter to life,...
Offshore Cruising
Perhaps the biggest surprise during a circumnavigation is just how critical the engine is to a cruising sailboat. Running under power for almost 25...
Build Your Own Fender Boards
Fender boards are almost a necessity when docking against pilings because without them, no matter how you position and secure your boat and fenders,...
Boat Review: Marshall 22 Catboat
PerformanceWith 850 pounds of interior lead ballast, a wide beam, and modest deadrise, the 22 barely budges when one steps aboard. These are stiff...
Dinghy Launchers: Wheels for the Dinghy
Defender Launching WheelsThe Defender Industries Launching Wheels are similar to the Newport Vessels model, but feature higher-quality components. Where the Newport Vessels model has...
Dinghy Roller Test Drive
We tested each product for overall quality of construction, ease of installation, and ease of use. Each model was tested on three different surfaces...
The History of Cape Dory Sailboats
Cape Dory Yachts was founded in 1963 by Andrew Vavolotis in East Taunton, Mass. In the following 28 years, the company built over 2,800...
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When the Cape Dory 30 entered production in 1976, it was the largest boat in the expanding line of the Taunton, Massachusetts boatbuilder. In...