Pearson 26
When Bill Shaw in 1970 drew the lines for the Pearson 26, Pearson Yachts had been in business for 14 years, but had undergone...
Corsair F-24 MK II
Ian Farrier has been designing fast, trailerable trimarans for more than 20 years. A New Zealander, his first production success was the 18-foot Trailertri....
New Boat Warranties: How To Work Them in Your Favor
New construction methods and better raw materials have improved the general quality of boats. A byproduct, at least for some companies, is broader warranty...
Freedom 32
The Freedom 32 appeared about midway in the evolution of Freedom Yachts. Garry Hoyt of Newport, Rhode Island, retired advertising executive and champion one-design...
Maine Cat 30
The U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, held annually in October, exhibits more multihulls than any other American boat show. Many are built in...
Caliber 40 LRC
Brothers George and Michael McCreary, and Marshall Jones, formed Caliber Yachts Inc. as a backyard boatbuilding company in 1979. No strangers to the sailing...
Ranger 26
Jack Jensen, founder of Jensen Marine in 1957 and builder of Cal boats, was in the late 60s enjoying success with boats like the...
Stern Boarding: Stairway to Heaven…and the Dinghy
In the January 15, 1999 issue we presented a photo essay on stern boarding options, mostly of the scoop transoms found on a number...
Stern Boarding: Stairway to Heaven…and the Dinghy
In the January 15, 1999 issue we presented a photo essay on stern boarding options, mostly of the scoop transoms found on a number...
C&C Express 110
The Fairport Marine Company of Fairport Harbor, Ohio was organized by a group of investors to rescue Tartan Yachts when it suffered the financial...