When To Hire A Separate Engine Mechanic for a Boat Survey?
Do you need a separate engine survey? Here’s how buyers evaluate their decision. A good question we see a lot during the inspection period is “Should I hire a mechanic…
Do You Need Jet Thrusters? Probably Not. Here’s Why You Still Might Want Them.
In boating, need is a slippery concept. You don’t need a Seakeeper. You don’t need a boom-furling mainsail. You definitely don’t need jet thrusters. But spend five minutes trying to…
Prestige 520 Design Review & Resource Compilation
The Prestige 520 has been one of the most successful models in the F-Line range, combining modern European styling with practical cruising performance and exceptional livability. The 520 was offered…
Snapshot of Hake Yachts (1973-2022)
Brand Overview Established in 1973 by Nick Hake, the company developed a unique American boat brand emphasizing innovation, quality, and user friendliness. The Seaward line was appealing to sailors looking…
Prestige 420S Design Review (2015-2025)
The Prestige 420S represents the sportier side of the lineup from Prestige Yachts, blending performance, contemporary styling, and the brand’s philosophy of art de vivre—the French idea that life on…
Carver 455 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht
Overview This Carver 455 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht delivers exceptional interior volume, owner-focused comfort, and proven diesel performance in a highly desirable live-aboard and cruising platform. With her distinctive profile,…
Overview of the Privilege 42 Catamaran Model
The Privilege 42 stands as one of the most respected cruising catamarans of the 1990s, built during a period when offshore capability and build quality took precedence over volume chartered…
New Model: Beneteau FIRST 60
World Premiere: Dusseldorf Boat Show NEW FIRST 60: JOY AT ITS GRANDEST BENETEAU is proud to unveil the all-new FIRST 60, a yacht that redefines the very essence of sailing…
C&C 110 Reviews, Specs, Options, Ratings & More
C&C 110 – 1998 to 2008 The C&C 110 features a modern design with sleek lines and a low-profile deck. It has a moderate displacement hull, which allows for a…
Beneteau First 35.7 Reviews, Specifications, Options, Resources & More
Beneteau First 35.7 (1992-1996) First 35.7 at Mooring Building on the triumph of the First 35s5, Beneteau collaborated with Jean Berret and Philippe Starck to engineer a new 35-foot “First”…