Inside Angle: Wood You Look at That?
February 25, 2026
Designing and building wooden yachts in the modern era.
Designing and building wooden yachts in the modern era.
Yacht designer Bill Prince reflects on the retreat of the American motoryacht, while hoping for an epic comeback.
Bill Prince looks back on the life of his friend Buddy Purcell and American yacht building.
After putting AI to the test, Bill reckons that his profession as a yacht designer is secure—at least for now.
The time I won a lifetime achievement award and didn’t know it.
Reflections on humble beginnings and a builder who skipped a step … or three.
What do Alka-Seltzer and modern outboard outfitters have in common? Bill Prince posits it’s more than you think.
Bill Prince grapples with how Tesla’s forthcoming Optimus Robots might arrive on—and remake—the boating scene.
Bill Prince takes aim—once again—at the worst boat names and comes up with some contenders for this year.
Naval Architect Bill Prince offers his objective take on the Bayesian sinking off Sicily.
Yacht Designer and Naval Architect Bill Prince helps to set some of the record straight on a yacht sinking that has captured the world’s attention.
Bill Prince and his son take stock of how one might make a life while making a living.
Remember the good ol’ days before helms turned into Playstations? Bill Prince does.
Bill Prince on what separates the true yacht designers from the “Throw Pillows.”
Designing and building wooden yachts in the modern era.
Yacht designer Bill Prince reflects on the retreat of the American motoryacht, while hoping for an epic comeback.
The rise and fold of the radar arch.
Bill Prince looks back on the life of his friend Buddy Purcell and American yacht building.
After putting AI to the test, Bill reckons that his profession as a yacht designer is secure—at least for now.
The time I won a lifetime achievement award and didn’t know it.
Reflections on humble beginnings and a builder who skipped a step … or three.
What do Alka-Seltzer and modern outboard outfitters have in common? Bill Prince posits it’s more than you think.
Bill Prince grapples with how Tesla’s forthcoming Optimus Robots might arrive on—and remake—the boating scene.
Bill Prince takes aim—once again—at the worst boat names and comes up with some contenders for this year.
Naval Architect Bill Prince offers his objective take on the Bayesian sinking off Sicily.
Yacht Designer and Naval Architect Bill Prince helps to set some of the record straight on a yacht sinking that has captured the world’s attention.
Bill Prince and his son take stock of how one might make a life while making a living.
Remember the good ol’ days before helms turned into Playstations? Bill Prince does.
Bill Prince on what separates the true yacht designers from the “Throw Pillows.”
