Antique and Classic

Tartan Fantail 26: Three Flavors, Triple the Sailing Fun

Tartan Fantail 26: Three Flavors, Triple the Sailing Fun

December 21st 2012
The new Tartan Fantail comes in several different versions, but all have one thing in common: the fun of sailing with classic looks, but modern ...(more)

Classic Plastic: 10 Affordable Used Sailboats for Cruising

Classic Plastic: 10 Affordable Used Sailboats for Cruising

October 3rd 2012
These 10 competent cruisers can be found on the used boat market for a reasonable price, yet have everything you need to cast off the ...(more)

Dorade Log 7: Newport to Bermuda Ocean Race Video Takes You Onboard

Dorade Log 7: Newport to Bermuda Ocean Race Video Takes You Onboard

August 17th 2012
John Burnham introduces his video narrative of the 2012 Bermuda Race and reflects on his Dorade experience. (more)

Avalon Ambassador 27: Pontoon Boat Goes Art Deco

Avalon Ambassador 27: Pontoon Boat Goes Art Deco

August 14th 2012
Can a pontoon boat have retro looks and modern performance? Avalon says yes. (more)

Dorade Log 3:  Lessons in Light Air at St. Barth

Dorade Log 3: Lessons in Light Air at St. Barth

April 24th 2012
Winds of 6 to 12 knots are a sweet spot for the 82-year-old Sparkman & Stephens yawl, as Boats.com’s editor discovered while aboard Dorade for ...(more)

Dorade Log No. 2: Like Dating Marilyn Monroe

Dorade Log No. 2: Like Dating Marilyn Monroe

March 11th 2012
Along with several other crew in training for the Bermuda Race, Boats.com's editor learns some unexpected lessons while sailing for the first time on the ...(more)

Dorade Log No. 1: Skinny Genes

Dorade Log No. 1: Skinny Genes

February 26th 2012
Boats.com editor-in-chief John Burnham gets ready to help campaign an iconic racing yawl. (more)

Blackfin 29 Combi: Used Boat Review

Blackfin 29 Combi: Used Boat Review

January 3rd 2012
A seaworthy powerboat with character, a cuddy cabin, and lots of fishability. (more)

Pearson Triton 28: Used Boat Review

Pearson Triton 28: Used Boat Review

July 2nd 2011
A 28 foot classic sailboat for $4000? Eleven years and lots of elbow grease later, the owner still says she was a great deal. (more)

Royal Refit for the Yacht of Camelot

Royal Refit for the Yacht of Camelot

June 9th 2011
Honey Fitz, the presidential yacht made famous by JFK, undergoes a restoration in Florida. (more)