Yacht Designer Spotlight: Gerry Douglas of Catalina Yachts
If you’ve ever stepped aboard a Catalina and felt like the boat was clearly designed by a seasoned sailor, there’s a good reason … for four decades, one man drew…
The Legacy of Kadey-Krogen Yachts: Building Bluewater Trawlers Since 1977
For nearly five decades, Kadey-Krogen Yachts has earned a reputation as one of the world’s premier builders of true ocean-crossing trawlers. While many manufacturers use the term “trawler” to describe…
Pass-A-Grille Marina – Boater’s Guide
At the southern tip of St. Pete Beach, where Boca Ciega Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll find one of Florida’s most charming boating destinations. More than just a…
Finot-Conq: How a Yacht Design Duo Shaped Modern Sailing
If you have ever stepped aboard a Beneteau Oceanis and thought it felt exactly right, there is a good chance Finot-Conq had something to do with it. The French design…
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,…