Amphfoil marries Air Props and Hydrofoils
In the wake of the Miami International Boat Show in February, longtime builder of quality cruising sailboats Shannon Boat Company of Bristol, Rhode Island, announced the rollout of the Amphfoil… Read more »
Author: Dieter Loibner
Departures: Carl Chamberlin
Passionate, competent, considerate, modest, and thoughtful is how designer and boatbuilder Carl Chamberlin is remembered by those who knew him. He died last November at age of 75 in Port… Read more »
SAFE Boats Regains Small-Business Status with Employee Ownership
More than 20 years ago, Professional BoatBuilder ran a feature titled “God, Country and Fast Boats” (No. 85, page 64) about SAFE Boats International (SBI), a Bremerton, Washington–based manufacturer of aluminum boats…. Read more »
SNAME Powerboat Symposium Is Back
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) Technical and Research Program, in cooperation with the Hampton Roads, Virginia Section of SNAME, will host the Sixth Annual Powerboat Symposium… Read more »
Candela’s Faith in Foiling Ferries
In the rarefied world of fully foiling electric boats with carbon hulls and appendages, sensor-based digital ride control systems, and hefty price tags, Candela grabbed the spotlight by delivering on… Read more »
Marine Trade Education News
Ferretti Group Adds Trade Schools The Italian luxury yacht builder, who owns upscale brands such as Riva, Ferretti, Italma, CRN, Wally, and Pershing, announced the opening of marine trade schools… Read more »
Hull Vane: A Wing With Benefits
Typically, military ships are designed and built for specific missions, not to curb their carbon footprint. However, if the Dutch navy serves as an example, that is about to change…. Read more »
Princeton University Electric Speedboat Team Sets World Record
Even a broken prop shaft could not slow them down. On October 26, 2023, the 40-plus members of Princeton University’s Electric Speedboat Team (PES) erupted in cheers on a clear,… Read more »
Quick Cure Wood Putty
System Three Resins, the Lacey, Washington–based manufacturer of specialty adhesives, coatings, encapsulants, and composite resin systems, recently introduced Quick Cure Wood Putty (retail $29.95) to its product line. It is… Read more »
Northwest Steam Society’s 50th Anniversary
When the steamboats come to town, it’s not a secret for long. Firing up their boilers and blowing their loud whistles they leave no doubt that external combustion is alive… Read more »
