2025 Ronstan Marine Catalog
We are excited to present Ronstan’s new interactive sailboat hardware catalog. This catalog includes specifications and details on Ronstan’s complete range of sailing hardware, featuring brand-new products such as the…
A Brief History of Gib’Sea
In 1964, Dufour started building boats. In 1972, Gibert Marine was established in partnership with Olivier Gibert (the former Operations Director for Jeanneau), who had married Henry and Nelly’s daughter…
Boat US Foundation Courses & Approval Status By State – Gulf Coast Region
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation’s largest recreational boating advocacy, services, and safety group making boating better for America’s recreational boaters. BoatUS provides a range…
5 FAQs By Boat Buyers
Are you dreaming of cruising the open waters to new-to-you destinations? Is driving to your favorite coastal restaurant just not cutting it anymore? Owning a boat can be a rewarding…
History of the Slocum 37
It is reported that there were (9) nine Slocum 37(s) built at Hai-O Yacht Building Corp in Taiwan. Hull #9 was built in 1988. The Stan Huntingford designed Slocum 37…
“Dream Team” Clients Find Their Cruisers for the Texas Coast
How a group of our happy buyers in the Kemah, Texas area collaborated to bring their sailing yachts home The First Leg In the spring of 2023, Julie and Claude…
BENETEAU First 36 Review – Don Finkle of RCR Yachts
1st Thoughts on Sailing the First 36 We were finally able to take our stock boat out for a sea trial in Buffalo recently. We had Kris Werner of Quantum Sails in…
Nauta Design: Award-Winning Superyacht Design Brought To Production Sailboats
Specializing in the interior designs of sailing yachts, this group has earned a reputation for being the cutting edge of contemporary interior design. Founded in 1985, Nauta Design has designed…
First 44 Water Ballast: BENETEAU’s New Cruiser Racer
Picture this – you’re shorthanded sailing your new BENETEAU First 44 in a local weeknight race. You round the leeward mark and execute a flawless tack. On cue, five extra…
Changing Sailboat Keels to Fit Draft
There are many reasons a sailor may want to change the keel configuration on their sailboat or prospective sailboat. If they are moving to a more shallow location than their…