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Bare Boating

Our Deliverance

Boats are more than just pipe dreams: they can be our deliverance.

View From The Marina: What’s Your Slogo? (BLOG)

For our silver anniversary in 2009, Vic and I thought it would be a good idea if we came up with a slogan that could—hopefully—become our slogo. Shucks, if it’s good enough for Arby’s and Macy’s, why not Southwest Florida Yachts?

Flotilla Is Not An “F” Word

For some reason, flotilla charters seem to have a stigma attached to them, especially among experienced charter customers. “I don’t want to be led through

Skinning A Cat

Ever since I can remember, boats have fascinated me. During World War II, I visited my godfather at his summer house on Fire Island, N.Y.

The Unexpected Moment

After overplanning for a Gulf Stream crossing on my refitted Grand Banks 47, I found myself in a scene that would have shocked anyone.

Survival Gear Savvy

It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.

Steel Heart. Steel Will.

Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.

We Have Liftoff

It’s not every day that a builder and owner take Hull No. 1 for 1,200-mile, open-water shakedown, but the Demey 60 Spaceship is headed for new frontiers.

Refit by Design

The concept process behind Croix du Sud demonstrates how to consider a future refit for a classic build.

Hold Tight

Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.

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