Policy Problems
Are you ready to buy that dream boat? Be aware the biggest hurdle to ownership isn’t inflation or rising interest rates. It’s getting insurance.
A Charmed Boating Life
Since the early 1970s, Jock Williams has built hundreds of boats at his yard, John Williams Boat Company in Mount Desert, Maine.
Paradise Calling
Owners of runabouts, sailboats, fishing boats and midsize motoryachts are flooding bareboat charter companies with inquiries for a particular kind of vacation booking: the power catamaran.
The Polar Star Express
The U.S. Coast Guard iceabreaker makes her annual trek through Antarctica’s ice
The New Sea Ray Sundancer 370
Sea Ray expands on their Sundancer series with a new sterndrive model
Wildlife Adapts After Hurricane Ian
Major species in Southwest Florida are slowly recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Ian.
The Race to Alaska: Not for the Faint of Heart
The true story of the Race to Alaska is now available to stream.
Major Fire at Seaport Marine in Mystic, Connecticut, Causes Heavy Damage
Firefighters from multiple towns fought the wind-driven fire that destroyed two large buildings at Seaport Marine.
Coast Guard Warns That Maritime Websites Are Being Spoofed Through Typosquatting
Well-constructed, fake websites are masquerading as legitimate maritime business websites to lure unsuspecting users into providing sensitive information.
Dayboat Dream
The MJM 4 is the second model in MJM’s line of day-cruising boats, a series the company says represents the future of the brand.
Could They Be Boats?
Real, operable amphibious vehicles are now regularly on display at major boat shows, and even the makers of submersibles are touting transformative characteristics that change undersea watercraft into on-the-surface yachts.
Extreme Devastation
A storm of Hurricane Ian's magnitude provides far more complexity than other storms.
Capable Cat
A liveaboard couple discovers that cruising the Great Loop was even more comfortable on their Aquila 44 catamaran.
Style for the Miles
These new, modern trawlers have traditional long-range performance, as well as updated style and panache
Going With the Flow
A couple tackles the Race to Alaska—a 750-mile mad dash from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska—with endurance, grit and ingenuity while testing the foundation of their relationship
Worth the Wait
Experienced marine outfitter Andrew Cooley, owner of Cooley Marine Management teamed up with a retired orthodontist to complete an eye-catching 1969 Bertram 31 restomod
Classic and New
The sixth running of the Camden Classics Cup regatta was a hit and a launch party for Lyman-Morse’s new waterfront facility.
The Goose Goes South: Leg 4
From Hampton, Virgina to Swansboro, North Carolina, the fourth leg of Onne van der Wal's cruise down the ICW continues.
Snow Goose Goes South: Leg 3
The Van der Wal's report from bustling Baltimore, scenic Solomons, Tangier Island and more on the Chesapeake leg of their ICW journey.
Snow Goose Goes South: Leg 2
A photo essay by Onne van der Wal of the second portion of his cruise, from New York City to Annapolis, Maryland.
Snow Goose Goes South: Leg 2
The second leg of Snow Goose's journey south takes us from Jersey City to Annapolis, Maryland.
Snow Goose Goes South: Leg 1
A photo essay by Onne van der Wal of the first portion of his cruise, from Jamestown, Rhode Island, to New York City.
The New Sea Ray Sundancer 370
Sea Ray expands on their Sundancer series with a new sterndrive model
One Cool Little Cat
There’s nothing like going out and playing with a new toy—in this case, the 11-foot long Aspen Carbon Cat.
New Boats From FLIBS, Day 3
Day three of the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show revealed more new boats and engines
Black Knight
Black Knight was designed in the 1960s by Walter J. McInnis of the Eldredge-McInnis company that he co-founded with Albert Eldredge in 1926 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Krogen 36 Manatee
Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure
Farr 50 Pilot House (Classics)
When Bruce Farr and his renowned crew of designers, naval architects and engineers produced Design #373, the Farr 50 Pilot House, in 1997, they raised the bar for this particular design
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A Tribute to the Coast Guard
The heroic efforts of the Coasties who participated in this rescue were recently recognized at “New York Salutes the Coast Guard,” a event hosted by the Coast Guard Foundation to highlight the service of U.S. Coast Guard personnel in the Northeast.
Striper Fever
A striper is what it does—it’s how the fish goes about its daily business of feeding in so many habitats and under such varied conditions that makes it so magical.
Pulling It Off
After a long period of planning for the voyage of a lifetime, Jeff Bolster and his wife, Molly finally cast off
Distance Runner
Cruising long distances aboard your own boat can be one of the most satisfying experiences on the water, but it also requires more responsibility on your part to ensure the boat and its systems are ready for the voyage.
The Electrical Upgrade
Before Onne and Tenley van der Wal went down the Intracoastal Waterway on their 1986 Grand Banks 32 Snow Goose, Onne wanted to be sure that everything was in perfect working order, including the electrical system, which he found inadequate.
As Good as New
Four owners explain their reasons for repowering their boats with new outboards
No-Sand Bottom Painting
We test a process that takes the angst out of antifouling a new boat
Apps for Boaters
Navigation apps for boating continue to gain in popularity. Getting up-to-date information, affordability, and combining navigation with socializing are all major reasons.
Raymarine Announces YachtSense Ecosystem
The system will be able to integrate systems aboard a networked vessel and allow captains and owners remote connectivity
Easy Does It
New assisted-docking technology can help you approach and leave any slip like a professional.
NorthCoast Boats
NorthCoast boats are all about classic design, with great lines and layouts that are designed to be functional when cruising along the coast or heading offshore.
How-to Videos on Servicing Walker AIRSEP® Air Filters
Walker AIRSEP Air Filters are designed to keep down noxious gas and oil mist on turbocharged diesel engines. Check out these videos to replace, clean, identify, or get familiar with your AIRSEP system.
Pinnacle of Luxury Yachting
MJM Yachts has introduced the 53Z, an outboard power, two stateroom, two head, liveaboard cruising yacht with two very special characteristics; easy and fun operation.
Quicksilver Engines - The Best Time to Repower Classic Boats is Right Now
Boat shows are in full swing across the country. New and exciting boat models are all the rage. Realistically, not everyone wants a new boat as many boaters are still in love with the looks of the classic boat they already have.