Marine Battery Isolators: Old Types Versus New December 30th 2012
Newer solid-state isolators don't suffer from the overheating and voltage-drop problems of the traditional diode-type units.

Beneteau Sense 46: Expanding the Concept December 29th 2012
With the Sense 46, Beneteau remains true to the discrete and unconventional concept by closing the gap between 43 and 50 feet.

Carella Takes F1 H20 World Title December 26th 2012
Driving for the Qatar team, the American racer defends despite some racecourse mishaps.

Favourite Yachting Bar: The King and Queen December 23rd 2012
boats.com UK editor Gael Pawson counts the King and Queen in Hamble as her "local," and it is currently sitting in third place as the Favorite Yachting Bar contest heats up.

Electrical Panel Voltmeters Can Sometimes Mislead December 23rd 2012
Your meter can give you a surface charge reading showing decent voltage even when the battery plates are not deeply charged.

Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600: Long-Distance Runner December 22nd 2012
With a new 36-footer, Jeanneau addresses performance-oriented sailors. The Sun Fast 3600 should appeal to in- and offshore racing

Peters and May Hydro Boils Coniston Water December 21st 2012
The Unlimited U-11 hydro driven by J.W Myers broke records and set a new benchmark without even pushing to the max.

J/70: Hitting the High Notes December 20th 2012
This ramp-launchable offering from JBoats is already popular, months before its first birthday.

Favorite Yachting Bar: Bitter End Yacht Club and the Lemon Crash December 19th 2012
Planter’s punches and banana daiquiris are well and good, but after a long day of sailing, what sets you right is the restorative cool and tang of the Lemon Crash, a signature drink of this British Virgin Islands sailing mecca.

How to Winterize Boat Air-Conditioning December 16th 2012
Either non-toxic anti-freeze or a compressed-air blowout can be used to prevent freeze-up.

Submit Your Recipe to the boats.com Holiday Cheer Cocktail Guide December 14th 2012
We’re gathering holiday drinks recipes from the fans of boating and boats.com. Will you help us out?

Favorite Sailors’ Bar Contest Underway December 13th 2012
Vote for your favorite bar in this top 10 worldwide list by December 27.

Key West Racing Accident Report Still Pending December 11th 2012
The Coast Guard has yet to release findings on accidents that killed three racers in two separate incidents in 2011.

10 Gift Ideas from the Boats.com Gear and Parts Store December 7th 2012
The Gear and Parts Store has something for everyone who is into boats.