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C. W. Hood 32: A Classic Daysailer with Modern Advantages

Zuzana Prochazka — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:17:48 +0000

A true daysailer, the eye-catching C. W. Hood 32 is perfect for an afternoon of buoy racing in style.

Go-Fast Boat Lamination: Conventional or Composite?

Matt Trulio — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:34:15 +0000

Matt Trulio takes a look at the different materials and processes used in building high-performance boats.

Engine Room Electrical Outlets: GFCI Protection

Ed Sherman — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:29:55 +0000

It's important to extend GFCI protection to any outlet you install in the engine-room on any boat, gasoline-powered or otherwise.

Dragonfly 32: Shred, Travel, and Rest

Fridtjof Gunkel — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:01:08 +0000

The Danish Quorning yard has introduced a new trimaran. It promises to be faster, safer, and more comfortable than its successful predecessors.

How to Paint a Non-Skid Deck

Paul Cronin — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:30 +0000

Repainting a non-skid deck will make your boat safer and look new again.

Using Your Electronics to Catch More Fish: AIS, Autopilot, Chartplotter, Radar, and Sonar

Lenny Rudow — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:37:24 +0000

There is a lot more to effectively using your electronics than merely staring at your fishfinder screen. Use these tricks and tips to boost your catch.

Belize 52: Twist on Tradition

Jeanne Craig — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:56:51 +0000

The new Belize 52 couples classic lines with Aussie engineering ingenuity.

How Come My Stainless Steel is Stained and Rotting Away?

Ed Sherman — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:08:42 +0000

The grade of stainless steel used for some fasteners still needs watching and regular freshwater rinsing.

New Jet Boats: A Renaissance is Underway

Charles Plueddeman — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:37:17 +0000

Scarab and Chaparral are joining the jetboat market, with jet-drive power provided by BRP. These builders, along with Sea Ray, take aim at the dominance of this market by Yamaha.

Chaparral 257 SSX: Moving Forward

Brett Becker — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:48:11 +0000

Chaparral lays the luxury on thick in its new 257 SSX.