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

Doggone Fun

What better way is there to share a summer day? The family aboard this Bluewater center console found the perfect picnic spot.

June 2010 Contents

Family Special Issue

Destinations

Greek Gifts

We see Tarpon Springs like a local by touring in a boat built by locals, the Stamas Predator 308.
By Louisa Beckett

Cuba, Si! Travel, No!

It’s the best place you can’t visit-yet.
By Marilyn Mower

Features in this issue

Messing About

Here are the water toys you’ll want this summer.
By Bill Ando

Hey Campers!

Fun schools, activities and classes to improve your skills and safety
on the water.
By Marilyn Mower

What are Fathers For?

Two views on fatherhood and boating.
By Dudley Dawson and Roger Marshall

New Boats Reviewed

DaySailers

A trio of gentlemen’s daysailers delight the senses.

By Bill Ando

Reel Adventures

A SeaHunter 35T takes a teen angler to the top. By Bobbye Kenyon

All in the Family

Cheoy Lee builds a series around its Bravo 78.

By Dudley Dawson

C-class by the sea shore

Termite, a Bahamian Class C racing sloop, waits on
Staniel Cay for a new coat of paint.

May 2010

Bahamas Special Issue

Contents

Destinations

Central exumas

This special place is home to natural wonders and fun watering holes.
By Marty Richardson

Regatta Time

Come,enjoy the fun at one of the happiest races on earth.
By Marilyn Mower

Dean’s blue hole

Learn where you can dive a famous blue hole right off the beach.
Wow!

Treasure Cay

Discover a snorkeler’s paradise.
By Kim Peterson

Photo Essay

Nature makes the Bahamas unique.
By Shelley Cant and Dominic Cant

Inagua

A faraway island of flamingos and salt .
By Kimberly Grant

Island art

Rekindling Bahamian
traditions.
By Risa Merl

Pete’s pub

Enjoy this tale of a creative family.
By Risa Merl

Sands’ Brewery

Tip back a real Bahamian cool one.
By Marilyn Mower

New Boats Reviewed

Sunreef 70

Two friends and a power cat go fishing.
By Bill Ando

Scout 34 XFS

A center console that knows how to use it.
By Suzi DuRant

68 Chris Craft 20

A small boat that you’ll love. We did.
By Chuck Husick

Swimsuit 2010 Reader’s Choice

Cast your vote for your favorite swimsuit by noting the numbers next to the models in Southern Boating’s April issue pages 48-63.

About the Contest

Choose your favorite swimsuit by the numbers.
Log in to vote HERE or click the main Swimsuit Banner. You must provide your e-mail address so that if your vote is chosen at random from all votes cast, we can contact you to arrange to deliver your prizes.

About the Prizes

Our winner receives 2 pairs of the latest Costa Sunglasses—one to keep and one to share for a prize value of up to $490!

For Him—Zane

Legendary fisherman and explorer Zane Grey would be proud of Costa’s latest performance sunglass, aptly named Zane.  This style gives wearers nearly indestructible nylon frame construction and the signature “forget-they’re-on” fit.
Similar to one of Costa’s most popular sunglasses, Fathom, the Zane style features frame vents to alleviate lens fogging and no-slip Hydrolite™ nose pads, important features for serious boating enthusiasts. The sunglasses are available in black, tortoise and silver frames, and with an integral hinge, are built to fit a wide variety of face shapes.
Winners have the choice of 11 COSTA 400 or high definition 580 mirror or non-mirror lens options, including the new silver mirror. Costa’s 580 lenses provide an unmatched level of visual acuity and clarity, to help wearers see the world like never before. Zane is also available with Rx-able lenses.

For Her—Isabela

Costa goes high fashion with the introduction of its new sunglass style, Isabela.
Featuring a trendy big-eye design and in-laid stainless steel watermarks on the frames, the new sunglasses offer the latest fashion-forward look combined with the functionality of world-class polarized lens technology and comfort fit.
Available in a variety of frame colors, including black, tortoise, and the new black/coral and white/tortoise combinations, lens options include the COSTA 400™ or COSTA 580™, providing the ultimate level of polarized visual available today, complete with 100 percent UV protection embedded into the lens material.

ABOUT COSTA

As the leading manufacturer of the world’s clearest polarized performance sunglasses, Costa offers superior lens technology, unparalleled fit and durability, and a lifetime warranty against manufacturer’s defects on all products.  Still handcrafted in Florida, Costa creates what has been referred to as the highest quality, best performing sunglasses on the planet for outdoor enthusiasts.
For Costa, conservation is all about sustainable fishing.  Many fisheries that should be vibrant and healthy are all but devoid of native fish because they have fallen victim to poor fishing practices, unregulated development, lack of watershed protection or all of the above. Costa works with partners around the world to help increase awareness and influence policy so that both the fish and fishermen of tomorrow will have healthy waters to enjoy.  Costa encourages others to help in any way they can.
For more information, contact 1-800-447-3700 or visit the company’s Web site at “http://www.costadelmar.com, or join in the conversation on Facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/costasunglasses or Twitter @CostaSunglasses.

April 2010

Swimsuit Issue

Contents

Features in this Issue

Lake Pontchartrain

This 630-square-mile inland estuary has been reclaimed with a 10-year ecological make-over and is once again a sportsman’s paradise.
By Lisa Knapp

Green Interiors

Thoughtful, high-quality products make it easy to design an eco-friendly yacht interior.
By Risa Merl

Destinations

Cheeca Lodge

We visit Islamorada’s legendary haven of
barefoot elegance.
By Marilyn Mower

Emerald Bay

Brand new Sandals Resort at Emerald Bay on Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas was the host location for our swimsuit photo shoot.
By Bill Ando

New Boats Reviewed

Bertram 511

A popular sportfisherman is reborn.
By Bill Ando

Vicem 54

Turkish builder takes a novel turn.
By Bill Ando

Jeanneau 42ds

Introducing a shapely family cruiser.
By Roger McAfee

Carolina Flare

This Spencer convertible showcases the wonders of working in wood.

Photo by Ray Matthews

March 2010

Haul Out Guide

Contents

Special Features

HAUL OUT GUIDE

Our annual trip to the yard. Join us for the latest tips from the pros.

Features in this Issue

Cutting edge

craftsmanship

We visit the interesting juncture of North Carolina boatbuilders and IPS.
By Chuck Husick

Love ‘em and leave ‘em

All of the pleasures of boating, boat clubs are increasing in popularity.

Is there one in your future?

By Louisa Beckett

Destinations

Myrtle Beach,

SOUTH CAROLINA This beach town knows a lot about fun.
By Dudley Dawson

Norfolk, VIrginia

and Portsmouth too. Twin cities make one convenient stop for sea weary cruisers.
By Beth Adams-Smith

New Boats Reviewed

KADEY-Krogen 48

A few tweeks and this model is back in trim.

By Marilyn Mower

Sabre 40

This Down Easter shows its sailing roots and Zeus drive.

By Marilyn Mower

Classic Beauty
The 107-year-old Shenandoah of Sark had a two-year refit in New Zealand during which 80 percent of her steel hull was replaced.
Photo by Onne van der Wal

February 2010

Miami International Boat Show

Contents

Special Features

Miami international boat show

See the best and brightest ready to shine in Miami.

Features in this Issue

Ocean Reef Club’s

vintage weekend

Yachts, planes and automobiles for your viewing pleasure.
By Robb Hanrahan

Love Among the Ruins

Tips on making sure your yacht restoration project goes off without a hitch.
By Chris Caswell

Destinations

Bald head island

A great marina, historic lighthouses and best of all, no cars.
By Lynn Seldon

Biscayne Bay dock n dine

No valets, parking garages or traffic jams. Combine fine dining with a boat ride.
By Robb Hanrahan

New Boats Reviewed

Beneteau 52

We take this Swift Trawler on a speedy run to the Bahamas and back. By Suzi DuRant

Classic Beauty
The 107-year-old Shenandoah of Sark had a two-year refit in New Zealand during which 80 percent of her steel hull was replaced.
Photo by Onne van der Wal

February 2010

Miami International Boat Show

Contents

Special Features

Miami international boat show

See the best and brightest ready to shine in Miami.

Features in this Issue

Ocean Reef Club’s

vintage weekend

Yachts, planes and automobiles for your viewing pleasure.
By Robb Hanrahan

Love Among the Ruins

Tips on making sure your yacht restoration project goes off without a hitch.
By Chris Caswell

Destinations

Bald head island

A great marina, historic lighthouses and best of all, no cars.
By Lynn Seldon

Biscayne Bay dock n dine

No valets, parking garages or traffic jams. Combine fine dining with a boat ride.
By Robb Hanrahan

New Boats Reviewed

Beneteau 52

We take this Swift Trawler on a speedy run to the Bahamas and back. By Suzi DuRant

New Year Resolutions: Upgrade Your Dock • Stay Fit a Float

January 2010

A New Beginning

Contents

Special Features

Come for the Show, stay for the Fun

More than just this month’s boat show location, Stuart, Florida, offers charm and choices for a cruising getaway.

Features in this Issue

Upgrade your dock

Adding the “wow” factor to your waterfront.
By Robb Hanrahan

Ship Shape

Staying fit aboard has its challenges. We have advice on how to stay trim on a reasonable tab. By Beth Adams-Smith

Destinations

Scrub Island, B.V.I.

A brand new out-of-the-way vacation spot with out-of-this-world convenience.
By Risa Merl

Islands at Road’s End

Florida’s 10,000 islands, anchored by Chokoloskee and Everglades City, are the perfect place to get lost. By Marilyn Mower

New Boats Reviewed

Riviera 3600 SYII

Serious improvements from
Down Under.  By Marilyn Mower

Leopard 38

Changes that are “spot-on.”
By Christopher Knauss

Evolution of elegance: Pacific Mariner 85

December 2009

Happy Holidays

Contents

Special Features

Holiday gift guide

All things nautical and nice for that someone special this holiday season.

Features in this Issue

Motorsailer

Ted hood Talks About Reinventing the Motorsailer
After 50 years, Ted Hood is still challenging the design world.

Destinations

Spanish Virgin islands

Possibly the best kept secret of the Virgin Islands.

Islamorada

Magnificent sunsets, entertainment and

dining in the Middle Keys.

New Boats Reviewed

Sessa c52

This Italian sport cruiser delivers easy living.

By Marilyn Mower

Pacific Mariner 85

Elegance is well worth the wait.

Deep Impact 36C

Design, detail and downright fast cuddy.
By Bobbye Kenyon

Fast Forward: This 83-foot Ocean Alexander cleaves the Mediterranean during her Cannes debut.

November 2009

Dream
Destinations

Contents

Features in this Issue

Antique Boat Museum

This museum provides the “total experience” to preserve and observe boating history.

By Michael Joyce

Deferred Maintenance

Some things should not be put off until tomorrow.

By Bill Ando

Destinations

Long Island, Bahamas

Take the turtleman’s advice and visit this Out Island that’s long on charm and beauty.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Dock downtown and experience the past, present and future in this multi-dimensional city.

New Boats Reviewed

Ocean Alexander 83

The latest launch from Ocean Alexander signals a sea change.

By Marilyn Mower

Hunt 52

This freshly minted yacht is already a collectable.