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Boats

A Letter From Away

Nearing retirement, a physician decides to build his own mahogany runabout, learning in the process about problem-solving and the joys of boatbuilding.

Hunt Harrier 25 Sport

Contributing Editor Art Paine reviews the new Hunt Harrier 25 Sport, comparing it with a C. Raymond Hunt design from 50 years earlier. Both boats feature a deep-V hull design that helps them power through rough water.

Greenline 33

Given all the progress with hybrid cars, it’s not surprising to see hybrid powerboats showing up along the coast. Here is a great-looking, well-engineered example.

A Letter From Away

Harun’s Paradise A Turkish boating adventure in an International 12 Footer Dinghy

A Letter From Away

Harun’s Paradise A Turkish boating adventure in an International 12 Footer Dinghy

My Boat, My Harbor

The lovely gaff-rigged yacht Dyon has belonged to the same family in the same harbor for 90 years. She is a reminder of how tradition shapes the present along the Maine coast.

Southport Boats: 29FE

A sportfishing boat that combines speed, nimble handling and family comforts

Maine Yacht Center: Class 40

Launching high-tech offshore racing yachts

Lyman-Morse: Peregrine

The new Monhegan 42 proves how far jetboats have come

D.N. Hylan: Penobscot

Rebirth of a classic 90-year-old Maine sailing yacht

Front Street Shipyard: Stoneface

An ambitious megayacht refit sets the pace for a fast-growing yard

French & Webb: Leilu

A Vivier-designed kit boat destined for lake sailing

Buxton Boats: Seasong

Second time’s a charm for this working wooden lobsterboat

Bill Buchholz's new old iceboat: Monotype XV

A classic and fast Soviet-era iceboat design