The Mark Ellis Legacy: Making Sailing Simple and Power Beautiful
The evolution of iconic yacht design can often be tracked by complexity, but the true legacy of Mark Ellis is that he made sailing simple and power beautiful. There is…
Cabo Rico Northeast 400: The Motorsailer That Refuses To Compromise
Two types of cruising boats inevitably capture the imagination of adventurous sailors. The first is the traditional bluewater sailboat, offering range and flexibility for long passages. The second is the…
The Yanmar 4LV Series: All Five Models, Every Drive Option, and Why It Belongs on Larger Sailing Yachts
The Yanmar 4LV series launched in 2017 and quickly became one of the most dominant engine platforms our industry has seen. At 2.755 liters of displacement from four cylinders, it…
The Volvo Penta TAMD71, TAMD72, TAMD73, TAMD74, and TAMD75: Complete Guide
The Volvo Penta TAMD family has powered some of the most capable motor yachts over the last four decades. TAMD71s in Fairline 43s, TAMD72s in Princess flybridge cruisers, TAMD74s in…
Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor – Boater’s Guide
There are marinas that simply provide dockage, and then there are marinas that become part of your entire boating lifestyle. Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor falls firmly into the second…
The Yanmar 3YM30, 3YM30C, and 3YM30AE: The Complete Boater’s Guide
The Yanmar 3YM30 has powered more production sailboats than almost any other engine in its class. It shows up under the companionway steps of Beneteau Oceanis cruisers, Jeanneau Sun Odysseys,…
The Volvo Penta D6-330: Engine Guide for Owners and Buyers
Twin Volvo Penta D6-330s on a 38 to 42 foot vessel is a pairing that shows up regularly in the brokerage market, and for good reason. This is a refined,…
The Yanmar 4JH57: Engine Guide for Lagoon 42, Lagoon 46, and Excess 14 Owners
The Yanmar 4JH57 is a compact, naturally aspirated, common-rail diesel that does its job with minimal drama. On a catamaran, that is exactly what you want from an auxiliary engine.…
West Marine, Private Equity, and the Changing Boating Market
Our Team, along with many other boaters, was surprised to see reports surrounding West Marine and their Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. For many owners, captains, and industry professionals, the news naturally…
The Story of Privilège Catamarans: From Offshore Racing Roots to Bluewater Luxury
Some catamaran brands instantly reveal the era of multihull design you’re examining. Some boats symbolize charter efficiency. Others signify speed. Still, some represent apartment-like volume. Privilège became known for something…