
The Lure of Boats that are Out of Your League
Designer Mike Peters looks at why it’s hard to resist dreaming about boats that are out of your league.

Designer Mike Peters looks at why it’s hard to resist dreaming about boats that are out of your league.

NDAs? CEOs? When it comes to designing a boat, some people still have much to learn.

Who knew that today’s inflatable boats and water toys were on the forefront of boatbuilding technology? Our columnist sings the praises of an inflatable fleet.


You are what you drive, and, in this case, you are what you dock. At least that’s what our Sightlines columnist, yacht designer Michael Peters, would have you believe. See what he thinks your boat says about you. Read it here.

Boating should take a back seat to no other sport or pastime. As true as that may be, we may not want our Sightlines columnist, Michael Peters, in the driver’s seat. See what we mean here.


Boatbuilders are taking precision to the next level.

It’s good to remember where America’s strengths lay—our boatbuilding may not be as specific as that of some countries have. But Sightlines columnist Michael Peters shares his take on what our country does best.



Can a boat design approach the sublime? According to our Sightlines columnist, Michael Peters, that’s a distinct possibility. Read what he thinks about boat design and art here.


Wakesurfing may challenge everything you thought was desirable in a boat.

If you’ve ever wanted to start a boat company, read this first.

Designer Mike Peters looks at why it’s hard to resist dreaming about boats that are out of your league.

NDAs? CEOs? When it comes to designing a boat, some people still have much to learn.

Who knew that today’s inflatable boats and water toys were on the forefront of boatbuilding technology? Our columnist sings the praises of an inflatable fleet.

Winning the (mooring) pennant

You are what you drive, and, in this case, you are what you dock. At least that’s what our Sightlines columnist, yacht designer Michael Peters, would have you believe. See what he thinks your boat says about you. Read it here.

Boating should take a back seat to no other sport or pastime. As true as that may be, we may not want our Sightlines columnist, Michael Peters, in the driver’s seat. See what we mean here.

Is there a new life for old boats?

Boatbuilders are taking precision to the next level.

It’s good to remember where America’s strengths lay—our boatbuilding may not be as specific as that of some countries have. But Sightlines columnist Michael Peters shares his take on what our country does best.

A boat can be the fastest route to the fountain of youth.

Is technology for technology’s sake worth it?

Can a boat design approach the sublime? According to our Sightlines columnist, Michael Peters, that’s a distinct possibility. Read what he thinks about boat design and art here.

The return of the presidential yacht?

Wakesurfing may challenge everything you thought was desirable in a boat.

If you’ve ever wanted to start a boat company, read this first.