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Building the World’s Biggest Ship: Behind-the-Scenes First Look

Building the World’s Biggest Ship: Behind-the-Scenes First Look
How do you construct the most massive boat ever? One piece at a time. With the world’s next generation of mega cruise liners taking shape in a Finnish shipyard, PM sends one of the world’s top photographers to watch.

Previous Boating Stories
Personal Watercraft Buying Guide (With Super-Shredding Video!)
It could be the ultimate warm-weather toy. We cut open (literally) a PWC to show how new models work—then recommend three great machines. (Published in the April 2008 issue)
Super Boats: 5 New Designs Go Fast, Far—Even Fly! (With Videos)
A cross between a hovercraft and a plane; a vessel that leaps and dives like a dolphin; a spindly craft that flexes with the waves—PM looks at innovative new looks that could change the way we move above, through and under the water. (Published in the February 2008 issue)
Kite Power Could Finally Pull Global Shipping to the Green Side
If new parafoils can demonstrate their practicality on the water, the global shipping industry might have a new way to mitigate its environmental impact—for every single vessel—as the world’s biggest contributor to greenhouse gases.
Boating Roundup 2006
Winter is an exciting time of year for boating enthusiasts. It signals the start of the boat show season--a chance to climb aboard and take a close look at a variety of boats and accessories before you buy. (Published in the February 2006 issue)
How It Works - Volvo Open 70 Offshore Sailboat
(Published in the August 2005 issue)
Volvo Ocean Race gets Going
2005 4-Stroke Trailer Boats
(Published in the February 2005 issue)
400 Mph On Water
(Published in the October 2004 issue)
Zodiac CZ7 SEAL Boat
(Published in the September 2004 issue)
Mercury Supercharged "Verado" Outboards
(Published in the July 2004 issue)
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Digital Hollywood

Geeked-Out Movies '09

The holiday movie season has come and gone without so much as a certified blockbuster. Thank goodness for 2009!
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Automotive

Detroit's Wild Ride in '08

There's never been a wilder year for the automotive world than 2008. Here are the most important events of the year.

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Best of PM Aviation

From new personal jets and flying adventures to airport woes and high-tech airliners, take to the skies with us.

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