Boat Reviews

Anything “extreme” makes for good copy and even better video. And across the boating spectrum, there’s plenty of stuff that qualifies as extreme—even in sailing. (What do you expect? I’m a high-performance powerboat guy and I’m expected to ... …Read More

A fast motoryacht that's comfortable too? Look for this new design in 2011. …Read More

The Kha Shing shipyard in Taiwan has been producing the Monte Fino line since the 1980s, with U.S. distribution beginning in the mid-1990s. The line is among the few worldwide that still offer fully custom motoryachts up to the 120-foot range. The ya... …Read More

Actually, it brings ultrasonic weather data to your helm. Are we straight with that now?  Okay. The basic ultrasonic instrument has been around for several years — the most recent version, still available, is the PB150, a NMEA 0183-compatible unit –  but the WS200 is a significant upgrade, both in sensors and networking. It’s also a little [...] …Read More

More than a mere runabout, the M5 offers lots of amenities - all in a good looking package. …Read More

Traffic stops for a variety of reasons any given day of the week along I-95, one of the busiest U.S. highways. Imagine, then, the traffic-halting situation that probably occurred this past weekend as …Read More

P.A.E. today confirmed that hull #1 of the new Nordhavn 63 is in final preparation for shipment from the factory in China to Florida, where it will be commissioned and available for inspection. The N63 is a development of the N55/N60 series, with new deck and engine room molds. With its beam narrower than the [...] …Read More

Vintage PWC racing action from the 1993-1994 RIVA Racing Team. …Read More

After years of testing boat stereos, Fusion has finally convinced me that an iPod is the way to go, with their MS IP 500. Here’s the scoop: this Sunday we made a 60 mile run to deep drop for tilefish and monster sea bass. On my boat, that’s a two and a half hour run. [...] …Read More

Late summer 2011 should see the delivery of C. 2114, the fourth in Perini Navi’s 45-meter (148-foot) series. The steel-hulled sloop will look similar to the photo here, as well as the three previous 45-meter deliveries: Heritage, Helios, and Fivea,... …Read More