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Based in New Hampshire, the 27 Tournament follows the Downeast tradition of practical -- and simple -- offshore fishing boats. Eastern builds 4-5 boats a month, and in most cases the buyers visit as their boat is being built.
Most boaters know pump-outs are required, but actually locating one can still mean outdated lists, closed docks, or wasted miles. This guide walks through a faster, more reliable way to find nearby pump-out stations to keep a trip moving without the frustration.
The Solaris Power 60 Open favors softer hull lines which are designed to turn heads and melt hearts. In virtually every way she is a jewel of exquisite Italian design and build quality.
Most insurance policies look fine until the day they’re tested. This guide walks through the details that tend to matter only after something goes wrong: how boats are valued, where depreciation hits hardest, what cheap premiums quietly exclude, and why cruising plans and mooring choices can affect coverage.
The North Pacific 590 reflects a builder known for practical layouts and long-distance priorities. With 1,800 gallons of fuel, at displacement speeds she is a serious long-distance cruiser.
The biggest superyacht transactions of 2025 ranged from something over half a billion dollars down to a paltry $29 million. Feadship’s hydrogen-powered Breakthrough wins the top prize: built for Bill Gates, but he sold her before taking delivery.
At 34 feet, the Jeanneau NC 1095 Fly Series 2 squeezes surprising livability into a compact footprint. Three enclosed cabins, a bright wheelhouse with sliding aft doors, and a true flybridge.
Vinyl wrapping is no longer just for race boats and sponsors. From restoring faded gelcoat to giving large yachts a completely new look, modern wraps offer color, protection, and reversibility at a fraction of paint costs. This report breaks down where wraps make sense, how they’re installed, and what they deliver over time.
The World Cat 235TE uses her cat hull to deliver wide decks, shallow draft, and steady footing offshore. Tested with twin 150s, she ran to 48.5 mph and cruised efficiently at mid-range rpm.
Boat fires rarely start with dramatic mistakes. Drawing on firsthand cruising experience and real incidents, Matt & Lucy Claiborne break down how overloaded circuits, worn shore-power, aging wiring, and everyday lithium-ion batteries quietly raise fire risk aboard.
THE SOVEREIGN BOAT FLEET'S captain was born on Christmas Day, is a 100-ton licensed captain, is a SaferBoater-certified instructor, teaches boat handling for the U.S. Navy, and was an instructor for the state of Connecticut for 25 years. He makes sure that all SBF members receive the proper hands-on instruction, and as much of it as needed. Confident skippers have more fun!
