Reviews
Sea Tow Automated Radio Check System Demo
BoatingLocal stopped by the Sea Tow booth at the 2012 New England Boat Show to get a live demo of the company’s automated radio check system. Sea Tow South Shore (MA) owner Ethan Maass explained the system and walked...
Hinckley Rolls Out Talaria 48 Motoryacht
The Hinckley Company has announced the launch of its new jet-drive Talaria 48 motoryacht for 2012. The first 2 Talarias have undergone sea trials and are in the paint booth, on schedule for launch this month, and 10Talaria 48s...
Holland 32: A Classic Maine Lobsterboat Done Right
Standing in his boat shop on the outskirts of Belfast, Maine, Glenn Holland summed up the philosophy behind his legendary 32’ hull thusly: “There’s no point in havin’ a boat that doesn’t look good. I designed the 32 to...
Catalina Yachts 315 Joins 5 Series
The newest boat in the 5 Series from Catalina Yachts is the 315, and she carries the big-boat features of her larger, award-winning sisters, the 445 and 335. The low-profile cabin reduces windage, while the wide deck allows safe...
Return of the Handy Cat
Catboat fans may remember the Handy Cat, a fiberglass, gaff-rigged 14-footer designed by Merle Hallett of Maine’s Handy Boat Service in 1969 and first produced in the 1970s by Cape Dory Yachts of Taunton, Massachusetts. After building over 150...
Sea Ray 210 SLX is Ready for Fun
Sea Ray continues to refine the 210 SLX, its popular 21’ bowrider sport boat. For 2012, look for a fundamentally sound vessel with power options ranging from a 220-hp 4.3L V6 MerCruiser MPI with Alpha I sterndrive to a...
Grundens Gage Deck Knife is Sharp, Versatile
The new Gage Deck Knife from Grundens is a versatile tool featuring a unique, impact-resistant plastic sheath with 2 magnets that hold the blade securely when worn in any position. The sheath features a belt clip/clamp system that allows...
Review: RIBCraft 7.8 Offshore is Fast, Stable & Dry
Ever wonder why search-and-rescue agencies and tactical law-enforcement units buy and use RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) instead of hard-sided hulls? Consider their needs: speed, safety, seaworthiness and a comfortable ride in extreme conditions. Several companies in the U.S. build...
New Book Details Human-Whale Relationship
The New York Times Book Review has an outstanding review of D. Graham Burnett’s new book, The Sounding of the Whale. The review, written by Paul Greenberg (author of Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food), praises...
Yanmar 8LV320/370 Diesel
Yanmar has just introduced its new 8LV320/370 marine engine, the next-generation, electronic successor to its long-running 315-hp 6LPA-STP2 mechanical diesel. With twin turbochargers and direct fuel injection, this new V-8 meets EPA Tier 3 emissions standards, while providing quiet,...
