The 70s Dream Endures: Hunter 30
If you grew up sailing in Florida in the 1970s and 80s as I did, you probably spent many hours daydreaming and looking at...
Tall-step Syndrome
Boat shows present a wonderful opportunity to not only explore boats well beyond your price range, but also to observe how designers answer the...
Getting a Grip on New Boat Designs
Catalina Yachts chief engineer and designer Gerry Douglas gives a popular talk at boat shows regarding the evolution of yacht design. One of the...
Bluetooth VHF Streaming
There are VHFs on the market that use Bluetooth to pair with compatible headsets, but we don't know whether they use the same Bluetooth...
Bob Perrys Salty Tayana 37-Footer Boat Review
With several hundred boats sailing the seas of the world, the Tayana 37 has been one of the most successful products of the U.S.s...
The Catalina 34, 30 Years Later
American sailboat manufacturers have had their highs and lows, and many have dropped right off the map, but Catalina has been going strong for...
Cost of Miscalculating Hatteras
At the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis last fall, I paused at the newly launched $2.5-million Gunboat 55, Rainmaker, felt the hole in my...
Rethinking Sailboat Structure
When it comes to describing a sailboats most valuable attribute, its surprising how varied opinions can be. Staying afloat should be our first priority,...
Standards: Costly Hurdles or Vital Guidelines?
The ISO 12215 standard gives designers and builders a detailed baseline for scan'tlings and specific guidance regarding material selection, workshop practices and structural details...
Cruising the Com-Pac 35
Deck LayoutSailhandling arrangements feature internal halyards, a mast free of winches, and sail controls led aft to rope clutches. The single-spreader spar is made...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
