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Dennis Caprio visited the Beetle Cat Boat Shop in Wareham, Mass., and went for a sail on Buzzards Bay with Bill Womack, the CEO of Beetle Inc. Photos by Billy Black; read more and watch a video here.
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A company that has built boats through a depression and a world war, Huckins Yacht lives on, continuing to build high-quality American yachts. Plus, read more about Huckins and see Huckins' shirt letter.
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In 1940 the Navy was fed up with its fledgling PT program, since the boats were pounding themselves to pieces. When Frank Huckins offered to build it a proper boat, the Navy offered to “loan” him the engines. Huckins began design and construction simultaneously, but was not satisfied with his 72-foot PT’s fi rst sea trial. Huckins solved the problem with an oak “belly band” chine. In the Navy’s competition — dubbed the “Plywood Derby” — Huckins’ design outperformed the pack. He claimed to have earned $28.60 for his effort! Huckins was given just 18 of 511 Pt boat orders, which inspired his “shirt letter” at war’s end. Read it below, or download a copy of the PDF.
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Jamestown Boat Yard took a risk when it purchased a 2004 Grand Banks Eastbay 58 and began carefully to restore it to as-new condition. Read more here.
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See the evolution of the Detroit Diesel engine. Web extra from our December 2011 issue.
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A Falkland Islands adventure reveals the windswept beauty of a place more English than England. Web extra from our December 2011 issue. Photos by Mary South; read the blog of her entire adventure here.
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Two recent launches from Mondo Marine dramatically display the yard's skill and attention to detail. Web extra from our December 2011 issue; read more here.
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Here are our picks for some of the best new products, apps, and developments of the new economy for 2011. For more of our Best Of 2011, visit www.yachtingmagazine.com/BestOf2011.
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Here are our picks for some things that never go out of style. For more of our Best Of 2011, visit www.yachtingmagazine.com/BestOf2011.
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Here are our picks for some of the best nautical reads of 2011. For more of our Best Of 2011, visit www.yachtingmagazine.com/BestOf2011.
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Here are our picks for some of the best launches of 2011. For more of our Best Of 2011, visit www.yachtingmagazine.com/BestOf2011.
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Here are our picks for some of the best events of 2011. For more of our Best Of 2011, visit www.yachtingmagazine.com/BestOf2011.
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Here are our picks for some of the most interesting people of 2011. For more of our Best Of 2011, visit www.yachtingmagazine.com/BestOf2011.
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Here are our picks for some of the best destinations of 2011. For more of our Best Of 2011, visit www.yachtingmagazine.com/BestOf2011.
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Jeff Burton's Jarrett Bay 46 delivers superb fuel economy and driver-of-the-year handling. Web extra from our December 2011 issue.
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The sporty Prestige 500S is a delightful confection that brings Gallic charm to North American shores. Web extra from our December 2011 issue. Watch the video, and read the review.
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Scrub Island, in the British Virgin Islands, is a unique property, with a view of Virgin Gorda across the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Photos by George Sass Jr.; read more here.
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Great Barrier Island lies 45 miles to the east of Auckland. Today it is home to approximately 800 hearty residents who know how to live off the land and sea, and who are content with spending more time with Mother Nature than with bustling crowds of the general public. Photos by George Sass Jr.; read more here.
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While some would-be yachtsmen may question the Vicem 75's cold-molded construction, it is precisely the reason why this is such a unique launch. Web extra from our November 2011 issue.
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These interior design trends that are all about versatility, kicking back and having fun. Web extra from our November 2011 issue.
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For coastal adventuring, the Buzzards Bay 34 suggests that two hulls are better than one. Web extra from our November 2011 issue. Read Dennis Caprio's review here.
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Possibly the world's most beautiful workboat, the Motoscafo is a tough and nimble design that keeps Venetians afloat in style. Web extra from our November 2011 issue; photos by Justin Ratcliffe.
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Big wind, big waves and big boats made Les Voiles de St. Barths 2011 a roaring success. Web extra from our November 2011 issue.
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George David's Rambler 100 capsized during the Rolex Fastnet Race in August after its keel snapped off. Fortunately, the entire crew was rescued safely after the harrowing incident. Web extra from our November 2011 issue. Find out more at the Fastnet Race's website.
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