Bill Prince pays tribute to Buddy Purcell, co-owner of Huckins Yacht and one of the last true American custom yacht builders. More than a craftsman, Buddy was a mentor, a family man, and a quiet force in an industry that’s fast disappearing. This is a heartfelt reflection on a life well-lived and a bygone era of American yacht building—when character mattered as much as craftsmanship.
Editor-in-Chief of Power & Motoryacht
One of the lucky ones who was born into boating, Dan grew up cruising aboard his family’s 33 Egg Harbor. Marinas and boatyards served as summer school and the foundation for a career on the water. When not chasing stories for Power & Motoryacht magazine he can be found cruising Long Island Sound with his wife, sons, and faithful (furry) first mate Salty.
Fresh on the heels of Outer Reef’s Adventure 780 announcement,
