America’s biggest boat-buying states aren’t always home to its best-kept boating secrets. See where boat sales are trending, which uncrowded destinations boaters are searching for next, and which towns are earning a name for offering both.
Learn how Eddie Smith’s perpetual purpose trust will preserve Grady-White’s family culture, employees and charitable legacy for generations.
As a world class adventure rower, I’ve become partial to the bronze oarlocks made by Thomas Machine & Foundry of Washington state. A visit to the foundry showed me what truly timeless craftsmanship is all about.
Our 4Friend Peter Swanson recently wrote in his Substack publication Loose Cannon about a disturbing incident regarding a boat fire and the insurance company’s reaction to this including suing the insured in federal court.
The 38’ fiberglass catamaran we recently reported on that washed up on a beach is now sitting high and dry on the sand adjacent to the rocks along Edgewater Beach in Mukilteo, WA. A man who gave his name as “Captain Doug” said he was the owner of the boat. He and an associate were working to remove any environmentally hazardous materials. He had pumped…
Intense winds in Puget Sound drive a boat onto a popular Mukilteo Beach near Best4Boats Headquarters. The Washington State Department of Ecology is working to mitigate environmental hazards and figure out how to remove the boat from the rocks safely.
Well-known marine retailer West Marine recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and hopes to rebuild the company in a better way. This bittersweet news brings back recollections from when I worked there and sadness that my local store along with 52 others is slated to close.
A proposed speed restriction on East Coast boaters would have devastated coastal communities and small businesses. Local and boating advocates made their concerns heard and the restriction was struck down. Now NOAA is seeking public comment on possible new regulations. Make your voice heard before the June 2, 2026 Deadline.
With so much to see at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, Best4Boats split coverage into a series. Part 3 features Arnie Hammerman’s standout picks.
Proponents of the historic Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (BBNJ) United Nations treaty hail progress as it takes effect. Meanwhile, nations eager to sign a non-binding agreement hesitate to commit to ratification.
The Best4Boats team saw so many new boats and products at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show that we split our coverage into a multi-part series. In Part 2, Publisher Arnie Hammerman and Editorial Director Norris Comer highlighted several standout boats and new marine technology from the show.
Best4Boats publisher Arnie Hammerman and editor Norris Comer review interesting new boats and products they found at the 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.
What do a 100’ (30.48 m) offshore ocean racing maxi-sailboat and a 65’ (21.9 m) cruising powerboat have in common? If they are part of Palm Beach Motor Yachts, they shared the same route and the same weather crossing the Tasman Sea from Sydney to Hobart to learn more about offshore performance and speed.
With 800+ boats, special events and even a dog day, the biggest boat show on the West Coast kicks off winter boat show season with a splash.
Foiling boats are having a moment in 2025, shifting from niche racing tech to real-world recreation and commercial use. Artemis, Navier, and designer Paul Bieker are driving the momentum with electric innovation and next-gen ferry applications. This series begins with Navier’s N30 Pioneer Edition—a glimpse at where high-performance electric boating is headed.
Best4Boats 4Friend partner Peter Swanson delivers journalistic insights into the ongoing drama of the sudden Catalina Yachts production closure in Largo, Florida.
As statements and speculation swirl around the recent “pause” of Catalina Yachts production, I reflect on the magic of my first sailboat—a Catalina 27.
Is bigger really better? It depends. As far as boat shows go, if you want to experience the biggest show, that also hosts the biggest boats, the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is the place to be.
Boat shows are a great place to find out what is new in the boating world. We visited the Newport RI boat show recently, the kick off to the East Coast’s fall boat show circuit, to check out new boats and equipment.
Never want to see a fuel dock again? Two well-known Dutch firms have teamed up to build a superyacht propelled entirely by sails and electric propulsion that is produced aboard through solar, wind, and hydro-generation. No fossil fuel powered motors or generators are used.