Dufour 530 Sideview Whitby Arch

Good Old Boat: Klacko History

“Good Old Boat” history magazine is a bi-monthly publication that caters to hands-on sailboat owners who are passionate about maintaining, upgrading, and enjoying cruising sailboats, particularly those built since the late 1950s. The magazine stands out for its focus on practical advice, offering reviews, stories from sailors, technical articles about equipment installations and repairs, and[…]

bruckmann 50 klacko

Builder Profile: Bruckmann

Bruckmann Quality Yachts Bruckmann Yachts, a distinguished name in the North American boating industry, has been crafting custom and semi-custom yachts with unparalleled quality for over 40 years. The company’s roots are deeply intertwined with the history of C&C Yachts, as Erich Bruckmann, one of the founding partners of C&C, led their Custom Yachts Division from[…]

Abaco 40

Bruckmann Abaco 40

Bespoke Eastcoast Class Conceived as a stylish but practical day cruiser with accommodation for occasional longer ventures, the Abaco 40 finds favour with those who want fine sea keeping and performance in a boat with classic aesthetics. The hull configuration, which utilizes broad chine flats aft on a modified deep vee form was first proven[…]