Soundings editors Gary Reich and Pim Van Hemmen talk about the most recent Downeast-style boats to hit the market, including the Sabre 58, the MJM 53z and the True North 34 Outboard Express.
Sirena’s head of North American operations, “Cos” Constantinou walks the Passagemaker team through the just-launched 58 Coupe.
Group Beneteau is currently in the midst of unveiling the five boats comprising its brand-new Excess line of cruising catamarans.
The 24XO was introduced at the Miami International Boat show in February, and it’s the second model in a new line that combines the shallow-water capability of a bay boat with a deep-vee hull capable of heading offshore when the weather is right. The first model, introduced last year, was the 26XO.
Straight out of the mind of Jimmy Buffett, this 42 Freeman Cat with a custom Merritt-built house is turning a lot of heads — not just parrot heads. Learn how two iconic boat builders came together to build Jimmy Buffett’s fishing boat.
Engineers at Pursuit know a few things about boats designed for many purposes. This builder was one of the first to put cruising features on its center console models when demand for the combo really started to pick up steam a decade ago.
Center Console boats have come a long way from their lean and mean roots, and we’re learning that anglers are grateful for the change.
With its traditional lines, wide teak decks and exquisite cherry interior woodwork, the 58 SE rivaled many of the town’s finer coastal homes both in appearance and architectural detail.
The Finnish builder has only one request: Take their rocket-ship-like cruisers for a spin. Naturally, we relented.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
Why we chose to build our dream version of a Selene 60 from the keel up.
Exploring the Utrechtse Vecht on the redesigned Elling E4.
Two decades after their first circumnavigation, Don and Anja Richards are crossing oceans again to help their son, Keith, kickstart his own cruising dream.
We caught up to the liveaboards at their winter roost in Southwest Alaska to chat about following your dreams and living a life less ordinary.
The gig is more workaday than champagne and caviar, and sometimes the harbor patrol saves our bacon.
How I learned to love the solitude and adventure of cruising with my canine companions.
A veteran sailor brings celestial navigation skills to a motoryacht’s transatlantic passage.
Bearings From The Editor’s Desk
