yacht design

Top 5 Cruisers: Motor Yacht, Express, Aft Cabin, Sedan Cruiser, and Convertible Boats

Top 5 Cruisers: Motor Yacht, Express, Aft Cabin, Sedan Cruiser, and Convertible Boats

May 14th 2013
When choosing between motor yacht, express, aft cabin, sedan cruiser, and convertible, where does the new boater start? Here are a few tips to simplify ...(more)

Saltwater Fishing Boats: 10 Things to Look For

Saltwater Fishing Boats: 10 Things to Look For

May 11th 2013
Whether you plan to use your boat for trolling in bluewater big-game fishing grounds, casting in the back-country, or jigging in the bay, make sure ...(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)

Smartboat 23: Something New Under the Sun

Smartboat 23: Something New Under the Sun

November 15th 2011
A radical hull shape, easily driven, means both fun and fuel savings. (more)

Leopard 44: New Cruising Catamaran, New Ideas

Leopard 44: New Cruising Catamaran, New Ideas

July 6th 2011
The designer and builder of the Leopard 44 teamed up to create a fast, versatile cat that benefits from extensive owner feedback. (more)

Talkin Boats with Donald Blount

Talkin Boats with Donald Blount

May 28th 2011
The founder of Donald L. Blount and Associates talks about the high speed boats of today, tomorrow, and yesterday. (more)

Sabre 456: An Old Favorite Refreshed

Sabre 456: An Old Favorite Refreshed

April 8th 2011
Sabre Yachts leverages the success of a previous model to create a new flagship. (more)

Offshore Fishing Hull Shapes

Offshore Fishing Hull Shapes

February 25th 2011
Design tips to help you pick a boat shaped for your passion (more)

Twelve Metre Sailing: Common Threads of 100 Years

Twelve Metre Sailing: Common Threads of 100 Years

January 24th 2011
For yacht-racing history buffs, this new book, The Twelve Metre Class, is a feast that won’t stop feeding. (more)

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409

November 22nd 2010
This all new sleek 40 footer is strong out of the blocks, with 28 on order since its debut at the Annapolis Boat Show. (more)