John Burnham
John Burnham is a marine editor and writer with decades of journalism experience as Chief Editor of boats.com, Sailing World, Cruising World, and other boating websites. As a competitive sailor, he has led teams to world and national titles in the International One-Design, Shields, and other classes. Based in Newport, Rhode Island, John is a PCC leadership coach, a member of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame Selection Committee, and a past board member of Sail America and US Sailing. For more, see johnsburnham.com.
American Tug 435 Review
A robust and capable long-range vessel, the American Tug 435 is built for functional, comfortable...
Boston Whaler 330 Vantage Review
In a smart, versatile layout, Boston Whaler’s 330 Vantage delivers offshore fishability with dayb...
Yamaha 252SD Review: Speed to the Sandbar
Jet-powered and built for fun, the Yamaha 252SD combines sport performance with the chance to chi...
Greenline 58 Fly Review: Blue Water, Green Power
Spacious, sustainable, and semi-custom, the Greenline 58 Fly offers family cruising with hybrid e...
Riviera 4600 SYPE Review: Premium Express
As an offshore-capable express cruiser, the Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition delivers po...
Galeon 500 Fly Review: Flexible Cruiser, Strong Performer
The Galeon 500 Fly is a versatile flybridge 53-footer that features entertainment space, moderate...
NX400HT Horizon Review: A Stylish Daytripping Cruiser and Entertainer
Spacious, thoughtfully built, and well-powered, the NX400HT Horizon is an express cruiser for exc...
De Antonio D32 Open: A Plumb-Bow Weekender with Hidden Power
With the De Antonio D32 Open’s outboards tucked beneath a sunpad, this 32-footer shows unique and...
Boston Whaler 365 Conquest Review: A Premium Sportfish Cruiser
New in 2024, the Boston Whaler 365 Conquest balances notable fishing capability with cruising com...
HH Catamarans Q&A: Seth Hynes Aboard the HH44, High-Performance Cruiser
Learn about what made the HH44 the latest in a long line of award winners from HH Catamarans
Six Ways Tariffs Are Changing Boat Prices — And How Buyers Can Gain an Advantage
Tariffs on boats, equipment, and materials from outside the U.S. are affecting decisions made by ...
Azimut Seadeck 6 Review: Stylish Cruiser to Entertain and Relax
The Azimut Seadeck 6 is a 57-foot luxury cruiser offering top performance, comfort and open-air l...
Axopar 29 CCX Review: A Center Console for Fishing and Socializing
The versatile Axopar 29 CCX combines fishing functionality with social strengths in a modular, us...
Grand Banks Q&A: Mark Richards on Cruising Technology and Efficiency
The CEO of Grand Banks discusses the shift to higher-tech, higher-speed long-range cruisers.
4 New Ways to Search for a Boat on Rightboat
Rightboat.com has introduced new search features—including instant filtering, enhanced geo-target...
Aquila 50 Power Cat Review, Defining a New Twin-Hull Explorer Style
The Aquila 50 Yacht Power Catamaran sets a new standard for long-range cruising.
Rightboat Interview: James Nobel on Anniversaries and What Makes a Princess Yacht
James Nobel, Vice President and Marketing Director of Princess Yachts America, has been in his ro...
Rightboat Interview: Sea Ray President Keith Yunger
Sea Ray turned 65 last year, and in this interview, Keith Yunger, president of the company since ...
The Rapido 40 Trimaran: Serious About Sailing Performance and Safety
The Rapido 40, a trimaran introduced at the 2024 US International Sailboat Show, is setting a new...
Miami International Boat Show, Six Shows In One
The long-running boat show in Miami has been a major happening in South Florida since 1941, but i...
Inside a Superyacht, the Feadship 155, Berilda
At the 2024 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, we joined Ken Bracewell of BR Marine Group aboard Berilda,...
Boating Trends: Versatile Adventure, Luxury Powercats, More Electric Power
As we look at trends emerging in 2024, boating is undergoing a transformation. These are some of ...
Boston Whaler 210 Vantage Video Review: Versatile, Towable & Fast
Meet the smallest Boston Whaler dual console model with bowrider seating, the 210 Vantage.
Rightboat Interview: On the Fairline Stand with Bryan Jones
Bryan Jones, head of Fairline Sales for the Americas, discussed the brand's presence at the Fort ...
Rightboat Interview: Exploring Aquila Power Catamarans with Jean Raas
Rightboat’s content director, John Burnham, spoke with Raas a couple weeks before the Ft. Lauderd...
Beneteau Flyer 8 Review: Choosing Spacedeck or Sundeck?
The speedy Beneteau Flyer 8 is by definition a family-friendly model that comes in two distinctly...
Sunseeker Predator 75 Video and Walkthrough Review
Nearly of superyacht size, the Sunseeker Predator 75 is a luxury sports cruiser that features a d...
Tiara EX54: Review of an Inboard-Powered Luxury Yacht
Tiara Yachts’ new inboard cruiser, the EX54, is a robust, luxurious 54-foot ride that’s nearly 16...
The Rising Trend of More Women in Boating
The winds of change are blowing across the lakes and oceans, bays and rivers where we take to the...
Rightboat Interview: Buying & Selling Cruising Yachts with Sue Grant of Berthon ...
In this interview, long-time head of Berthon International, Sue Grant, discusses how yacht broker...
Rightboat Interview: From Style to Construction, Talking Center Consoles and Sco...
Alan Lang has now watched the center console market evolve since the late ‘90s and offers his per...
Rightboat Interview: Talking Runabouts, Center Consoles, and Catamarans with Nic...
Rightboat.com content director John Burnham recently spoke with Harvey, who shared his perspectiv...
Do You Need a License to Sail a Boat in the US?
In this article, we explore whether you need a license to sail a boat in the USA.
Palm Beach International Boat Show
More than 55,000 boaters turn out for this increasingly popular early spring Florida boat show to...
Rightboat Interview: Talking Long Range Cruising Yachts with Jeff Druek
From commercial fishing to custom homebuilding and long-range cruisers, Jeff Druek learned how to...
Rightboat Interview: Yacht Brokerage and Classic Yachts with Jonathan Chapman
Based in Newport, R.I., Jonathan Chapman is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker at the internat...
How to Take Photos and Videos that Will Sell your Boat
You have a few seconds in which to pique the interest of a prospective buyer as they scan through...
Buying a Used Boat from a Private Seller
To make a good-used boat purchase from a private seller, you have to do your homework and make su...
Rightboat Interview: Exploring the Catamaran Market with Staley Weidman
For the last 30 years, Staley Weidman has been focused on catamaran sales and charter. When he jo...
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, World's Largest In-Water Event
Now in its 64th year, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (also known as FLIBS) bills its...
Boats That Point to the Future of Boating
Boats have changed and the way people use them has, too. First came the shift from wood hulls to ...
Catamaran vs Monohull: The Great Sailboat Debate
Let’s explore these two basic types of sailboat, and while we may not settle the argument once an...
Sleeping On A Boat: Tips For Overnight Stays
Sleeping on a boat overnight is a fun and relaxing adventure that every boater should have a chan...
Ketch vs Yawl: Comparing Two Classic Sailboat Rigs
Ketches and yawls are popular types of sailboats helmed by sailors around the world. But how can ...