SHOWTIME (Part 4): Gunboat
byAs you already know, the two badass-fast Gunboats that will be on display at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis starting on Thursday have already made an…
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SHOWTIME (Part 3): C&C Yachts
bySo far, we’ve covered all that’s new and improved from Jeanneau and Morris Yachts and will be debuting at the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis next week. So,…
SHOWTIME (Part 2): Morris Yachts
byAs you know, I’m excited to report that there is an exciting list of new and improved and exciting models that will be making a grand entrance…
SHOWTIME: Annapolis Boat Show that is (part 1)
byAnyone who’s experienced the excitement of Magic Johnson’s (and Pat Riley’s) Lakers and Larry Bird’s Celtics in the 1980s (note: my beloved Celtics during the dark…
Newport News: Sneak peek at the Gunboat 55
bySome have called me the master of the obvious but I’m going to say it anyway…there’s just nothing like a Gunboat. Period. But, you may not…
Paris Boatshow Photo Recap
byHey everybody. I admit it. I love France. The language. The cheese. And even the pandemic of dog poop in the streets of Paris! And as…
Boat Test: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469
byIt was a gorgeous day when I took the new Jeanneau 469 out for a test drive with some potential buyers after the Annapolis boat show….
Boat Test: Dufour 36P
byI firmly believe that when it comes to describing boats, the term “performance cruiser” is a lot like “classic.” Both are vague, overused terms that can…
Boat Test: Jeannueau Sun Odyssey 379
byI had a feeling that the Marc Lombard-designed Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 379 would be fun to sail even before I took one out in 20-to-25 knots…
Moody 45DS: Test Sail
byHere’s a quick preview of the Moody 45DS. Love the wide cockpit and the dual helms. The cool thing about this boat is that there are…
Island Packet 360
byAccording to advanced reports, Island Packet’s designer and President Bob Johnson continues to do what he does best–design and build seakindly full keel cruisers. His latest…
Gunboat 55
byCheck out the new Gunboat 55 that’s in the works. Gunboat’s are always aggressive. And the 55 is no different. This latest model appears to be…