Red, White, Blue, and Mahogany

What better way to celebrate Independence Day? This Lyman Islander belongs to Bud and Diane Ames, members of the Antique Boat Museum.
Photo by Jim Raycroft

July 2010 Contents

Independence Issue

Destinations

Gifted Islands

Everyone, it seems, finds refuge on Sanibel and Captiva.
By Marilyn Mower

Gems of the Inner Banks

North Carolina’s Albemarle Sound holds some sparkling spots.
By Beth Adams-Smith

Features in this issue

Americana

Who doesn’t love classic boats?
By Jim Raycroft

Sportfishing Round Up

These new machines will get

you to the hot spots in

good time, great comfort

and high style

New Boats Reviewed

Viking 76

Open and enclosed versions create a lifestyle choice.

By Lee Chance

Riviera 51

Aussies connect with enclosed bridge design.  By Marilyn Mower

Sea Force IX 91.5

Sea Force redefines the sport yacht.
By Marilyn Mower

Use that Dead Zone

Adding custom enhancements organizes your boat and fishing gear so you’re ready to land the big one—and prepared for an emergency