
The Physics of Boat Design
NDAs? CEOs? When it comes to designing a boat, some people still have much to learn.

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


Executive Editor Capt. Bill Pike reflects on his friendship with Capt. Richard Thiel.

Why shouldn’t your boat stereo match the level of sophistication in the rest of your marine and personal electronics? That’s where the INFPRV315 Stereo Receiver from Prospec Electronics comes in.

The ICOM M93D handheld VHF rolls a bunch of features into a handy package that’s ready to go to sea.

The i70s Instrument from Raymarine is a 4.1-inch LCD display with LED backlighting for improved visibility in bright conditions.



Vesper Marine explores innovative ways to use AIS and employ the powerful warning and messaging capabilities embedded in the system. The company just launched a project to mark a no-anchor zone over some seabed power cables and we saw it in action.


Check out the storied Vinoy in St. Petersburg, Florida, and sample what makes Florida so interesting: a little bit of last-century charm combined with the latest in up-to-the-minute guest services.



Talking about windows on boats, there’s a lot to consider. Will the new ones hold up and be easy to maintain? Know the ins and outs of what’s available, and see why the crew on one project chose replacement windows from Vetus. Check out the whole project here.

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.

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

Our first look at the MCY 80.

Executive Editor Capt. Bill Pike reflects on his friendship with Capt. Richard Thiel.

Why shouldn’t your boat stereo match the level of sophistication in the rest of your marine and personal electronics? That’s where the INFPRV315 Stereo Receiver from Prospec Electronics comes in.

The ICOM M93D handheld VHF rolls a bunch of features into a handy package that’s ready to go to sea.

The i70s Instrument from Raymarine is a 4.1-inch LCD display with LED backlighting for improved visibility in bright conditions.

Our first look at the Horizon E75.

Small fish can leave you with giant memories.

Vesper Marine explores innovative ways to use AIS and employ the powerful warning and messaging capabilities embedded in the system. The company just launched a project to mark a no-anchor zone over some seabed power cables and we saw it in action.

Our first look at the Moorings 433 PC.

Check out the storied Vinoy in St. Petersburg, Florida, and sample what makes Florida so interesting: a little bit of last-century charm combined with the latest in up-to-the-minute guest services.

Putting the latest Carver to the Test.

Our first look at the Filippetti S55.

Talking about windows on boats, there’s a lot to consider. Will the new ones hold up and be easy to maintain? Know the ins and outs of what’s available, and see why the crew on one project chose replacement windows from Vetus. Check out the whole project here.

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.