ABYC Standards Update
For those of you who have not read the new manual, I’ve summarized the major revisions, amendments, and additions below. This report is purely informative and is not to be… Read more »
Two Tailgaters – Professional BoatBuilder Issue 187, Oct/Nov 2020 — Varnish tricks and tips
Recent Posts
Trend Spotting – Efficient, Wireless, Hybrid
A handful of recent product introductions confirm progressive trends in the industry. Efficient. Wireless. Hybrid. These terms are redefining industrial sectors—ranging from energy generation to consumer electronics and automobiles—that seem… Read more »
Sweating the Small Stuff
How many times while working around a boat shop or yard have you heard the phrases “Don’t sweat the small stuff”; “Keep the big picture in mind”; or “Don’t get… Read more »
Nimbus Boats Betting on Electric
The world is running out of oil. We know that, though at times it’s hard to tell, given the way we continue to buy and behave. When National Geographic magazine… Read more »
Lifeboats. Built Like Raceboats.
Green Marine (Southampton, United Kingdom) is best known for building extremely fast carbon fiber sailing machines custom engineered to be as strong and light as advanced materials and building processes… Read more »
Winged Victory
In the summer of 1983, in the months leading up to the 25th America’s Cup competition in Newport, Rhode Island, a storm of controversy gathered over the challenging Australian and… Read more »
Design Challenge 1
The Pursuit of Pleasure at 2 Gallons Per Hour Now closed for submissions, judging is underway. Design Parameters: 16′6″ to 18′6″ overall length, stem to stern (transom) 25-hp maximum power… Read more »
Design Challenge II
The Design Challenge II has ended. Winners have been selected. Click here see the winners. More Pleasure at 2 Gallons Per Hour Design Parameters: Must be trailerable for affordable launching,… Read more »
