Category Archives: Boats

Back To Basics – Retromarine 21′ Cape Island Trawler

Posted on May 17, 2013 by skippersteve

When I was a boy, and full of adventure, I remember sneaking down to the covered boat docks at my favorite Colorado River vacation spot (Winterhaven, AZ) and perusing the variety of boats that made that place their home. Among … Continue reading →

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Get To Know The Extraordinary Caledon 27

Posted on May 13, 2013 by skippersteve

Caledon Boatworks has been building quality yachts – and acquiring a reputation for these vessels – for 30 years in Caledon, Ontario, Canada. Caledon is a family company that shows fierce pride in their work, and an equal affinity for … Continue reading →

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Cutwater Boats Debuts the Cutwater 30

Posted on January 18, 2013 by skippersteve

- A Press Release from Cutwater Boats – Cutwater Boats has announced the introduction of its newest and largest cruiser, the Cutwater 30. The new boat makes its inaugural appearance on Jan. 25, 2013, at the Seattle International Boat Show, … Continue reading →

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ALBIN 28TE – At last, a trailerable Albin Yacht!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by skippersteve

I’ve always been a fan of Albin boats. They are very well-built, and the designers seem to have thought a lot about the owner when they designed seating, compartmentation and passageways, among other things. The Albin 30 Family Cruiser was … Continue reading →

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Nordic Tug 26 – A Tug For The Compact Yachtsman

Posted on May 21, 2012 by skippersteve

One of the most captivating dreams I had when I was imagining owning a boat was centered around the Nordic Tug. There was a nicely-cared-for Nordic Tug (NT-37 I think) kept at the covered dock about a half-hour from my home, … Continue reading →

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The Excitecat 810 – A 26-footer that breaks all the rules!

Posted on February 27, 2012 by skippersteve

One cannot spend their time reviewing compact yachts and not be impressed by a catamaran that, while just 26.5 feet in length, features TWO private sleeping cabins and a FLY BRIDGE (in addition to a comfy interior helm station). If … Continue reading →

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Four ROSBOROUGH RF-246′s for sale set a compactyachts.com record!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by skippersteve

Our free classified ads now feature four (4!) Rosborough RF-246′s offered for sale. These boats are outfitted differently, but feature many of the finest and most sought-after additions. For more information, or to list your boat (or nautical accessory) visit … Continue reading →

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The Aylward 25 – A venerable, trailerable trawler from Shelburne, Nova Scotia

Posted on January 30, 2012 by skippersteve

The morning was perfect. The sea was calm, There was just the lightest of breezes, the sun was coming up and the gas tank on my Rosborough RF-246 was full. I completed my pre-cruise checks, cast off of the La … Continue reading →

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Kadey-Kroden Open House coming in Florida

Posted on January 27, 2012 by skippersteve

Stuart, FL—Kadey-Krogen Yachts will host their annual spring Open House on March 3, 2012 at their headquarters in Stuart, Florida, offices located at 610 NW Dixie Highway … Read about it in the NEWS section

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Ranger Tugs introduces new 31′ trailerable tug!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by skippersteve

Kent, WA—Fluid Motion, LLC, the designers and builders of the popular line of Ranger Tugs have introduced the newest model in the fleet—the Ranger 31. The new R31 will debut this month at the Seattle Boat Show in the Stadium … Continue reading →

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