Tullio Abbate – A Tribute
The scene was filmed somewhere in the Mediterranean, off the French coast. A speedboat bearing the signature “Tullio Abbate” and the name Mister Nicolas on the hull was running on… Read more »
Wood to Glass
Obituary of John B. Owens Recaps History of Owens Boat Co.
The following abbreviated obituary appeared in the Baltimore Sun newspaper on February 7, 2012. The Owens Yacht Co. was a prominent builder of wooden yachts, and made the conversion to… Read more »
Marscot 22’ Utility Boat
In Professional BoatBuilder No. 135, the article “Wood to Glass” previews the making of a virtual exhibit of boats, designers, and builders significant during the years 1940–70, when wood as… Read more »
A Visit With George Cuthbertson
George Cuthbertson was a founding partner of Cuthbertson & Cassian yacht designers, one of four companies that in 1969 formed C&C Yachts in Ontario, Canada. The year before, his 40′… Read more »
Wood To Glass
The biggest changes in modern boatbuilding occurred between the years 1940 and 1970. Professional BoatBuilder, in partnership with several museums, announces an exhibition of pioneering designers and builders of fiberglass… Read more »
1969 Donzi Ski Sporter, 1/12-Scale Replica
In Professional BoatBuilder No. 135, the article “Wood to Glass” previews the making of a virtual exhibit of boats, designers, and builders significant during the years 1940–1970, when wood as… Read more »
PechaKucha At IBEX 2011
Among other firsts introduced at IBEX 2011 was Professional BoatBuilder magazine’s Design X PechaKucha for boat designers. What’s that? you ask. PechaKucha is a rigid, allegedly Japanese presentation format that… Read more »
