Arnie Hammerman wrote an article Advancements in Technology: New electronics from the NMEA Expo in Southern Boating which is a roundup of new electronics at the NMEA convention. The article appeared in the December 2024 edition but you can read it here.
Cult Classics #3 Lindell Yachts: Hardcore Offshore Fishing Boats!
Discover the history of Lindell Yachts in this episode of Cult Classics. Founded by Jim Lindell, the company has built a reputation for creating durable, over-engineered fishing boats, earning the nickname “Rolls-Royces of the Southeast fisheries.” Starting with customized gillnetters, Lindell advanced to producing commercial and recreational boats using cutting-edge fiberglass technology. In 2016, Lindell… Read More →
Cult Classics 5: Ranger Tugs and the Livingston Legacy
Yacht World Cult Classic episode is a deep dive into the history of Ranger Tugs, a family-run business that has shaped the industry with its unique, trailerable cruising yachts designed for family adventures. Learn about Dave Livingston, who built first boat at age 15, paved the way for a family legacy in boat building. Watch… Read More →
Boat Trader Stomping Grounds Episode 11:
Alaska’s Massive Marvels: Giant Halibut, Huge Waves, King Salmon! Stomping Grounds Ep. 11 Watch field producer Arnie Hammerman is this exciting video showcasing Alaska’s beauty and some great fishing.
HIGH STANDARDS
Arnie Hammerman wrote about the newest Solara, the S-130 SC in the March 2024 issue of Southern Boating. The newest Solara packs a host of useful lounges, spaces and accommodations into a 31-foot twin outboard-powered trailerable boat. The level of built-in versatility makes the boat well-suited for all kinds of on-water activities like day cruising,… Read More →
Test driving the Coast Guard’s new over-the-horizon cutter boat
Recently, before delivery, Arnie Hammerman was able to get on board one of these first four production models of the new cutter boat to take an exclusive look for WorkBoat. Factory performance analysis conducted while he was on board ensured that these lead production boats were performing up to specification before the Coast Guard received… Read More →
Apollonian Yachts: A New Brand of Boats is Born
Arnie Hammerman interviews Industry Veterans Vic Parcells and Howard Apollonio about Apollonian Yachts and how they came together to solve an issue that resulted in a new brand of yachts being conceived. Read the article here on YachtWorld.com
Riviera’s 46-Foot Showdown – June 2023 Lakeland Boating
Big enough to pack in a lot of accommodations but still easily handled by a couple, Riviera’s offerings of three new 46-foot cruisers are sure to be popular. Read Arnie’s review of the 46-foot cruiser in Lakeland Boating.
Starlink and onboard communications – Spring 2023 Yacht World
The historic wreck of the SS Pacific, a sidewheel passenger steamship that went down in a storm off the Washington state coast in 1875, was recently located. Aboard the 70’ research vessel Sea Blazer, used to find the wreck, we relied primarily on scanty cellular reception before Starlink internet connectivity for boats became available. On… Read More →
A stylish coastal cruiser from the builders of Kadey-Krogen – June 2023 Lakeland Boating
Arnie Hammerman has long admired the Kadey-Krogen line of offshore cruising powerboats. He got the chance to test out their last creation, the Summit 54. Read his review in Lakeland Boating.
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