The Van Dutch 40 may be similar to another Scandinavian design called the Fjord 40. Plumb bow, angular lines. I remember a review of the Fjord 40...
Went to the Virginia Key show yesterday. Thought the show was pretty good -- most manufacturers of center consoles were there, some cruising boats...
Take a look at Cape Dory -- they made a nice 28 footer. A small but good brand was Blue Star -- they made a very appealing 29 that is affordably...
I read here not long ago that the Trinity Yard was inactive. I read elswhere that the Christensen yard had stopped work on two spec hulls and the...
As a long-time owner of small center consoles, I completely understand the appeal of new larger versions. I went for a demo ride at the Miami...
There is a paperback book published annually with floor plans for many current and older US powerboats. I think it's called "Powerboat Reports" or...
Didn't Trans World build a distinctive rounded stern trawler type boat about 50 long back in the 1970's or early 1980's? It may have been powered...
Try before you buy Buying a boat for retirement is a wonderful idea, but I urge you to try boating before you jump in and buy. There are...
I just read an announcement about the launch of a new 48M Palmer Johnson sport yacht -- it is in the Yacht forums new launch section....
How do Offshore powerboats compare to Fleming and Aleutian? They make several models in the 60-80 foot range. Some of the Ocean Alexander and...
Although I have yet to own a large yacht, I have seen the Westport 86 and it seems to be a first-rate yacht, designed by William Garden. Beautiful...
