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Lessons From The Loop

Soundings • DECEMBER 2025 VOL. LXIII, NO. 4

Hometown Harbor

A Life in Lines • BOAT DESIGNER MICHAEL PETERS BUILT A SUCCESSFUL CAREER ON FORM, FUNCTION AND INNOVATION

Vision of Hope • THIS OWNER INTENDS TO TRANSFORM A 95-YEAR-OLD WOODEN CRUISER INTO A THERAPY BOAT FOR THE BAY AREA

Valhalla 55 SY • THE BUILDER PIVOTS IN A NEW DIRECTION WITH THE RELEASE OF A SPORT YACHT

A Final Chase

THE NEXT GENERATION • Beneteau’s Grand Trawler 63 is a worthy successor to the 62, carrying forward its spirit of adventure with even more refinement and comfort

BRIDGING THE JOURNEY • America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association has been helping boaters complete the ultimate voyage for a quarter century

DO-IT-ALL Dual Console • PURSUIT’S NEW DC 365 IS ALL THINGS—JOYRIDER, FAMILY CRUISER, DAY BOAT AND STALKER OF STRIPED BASS

What’s BAREBOAT CHARTER FANTASY? • Whether it’s sunbathing, exploring history, adventure cruising or barhopping, there’s a bareboat charter that’s perfect for any mission

Northwest Renaissance • A fleet of International 110s gather near Seattle for the Pacific Coast Championship and to end a long hiatus on Puget Sound

How To Level Up • THE SEAKEEPER RIDE IS A WORTHY STABILIZATION SYSTEM FOR PLANING HULLS, BUT IT DOES HAVE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TO CONSIDER

Made in Maine • THIS 27-FOOTER BUILT BY THE RICE BROTHERS IN 1908 CONTINUES TO INTEREST BOATERS