Soundings

On Wednesday, June 20, 1979, while sailing in a qualifying race for the OSTAR, Jan Gougeon’s self-designed and built 31’ trimaran FLICKA was capsized by heavy seas in the North Atlantic.

No. 5 Elbe, a 136-year-old German wooden schooner, collided with a containership on the Elbe River near Hamburg, Germany, partially sinking the historic vessel and injuring nine people onboard. This video shows the moments before the collision.

An anchor isn’t just for passing the day or night away from the marina. It is a key piece of safety gear--something to keep you in one place when the engine fails or a contrary wind threatens to throw your boat on the rocks. This course is designed to teach how to anchor like a professional mariner whether conditions are benign or threatening.

Preparation is key to successful cruising. Regardless of the size, make or model of your boat, understanding its critical systems and having a plan is crucial to keep your craft performing efficiently and safely.

The legendary builder’s new 32-foot center console is a fishing machine, but will also please the family

The Palm Beach GT50 Open is the first Palm Beach GT Open series boat. A GT60 is scheduled for September and a GT70 is also in development.

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.

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.

When Josh and Natasha Tofield quit working to focus full-time on cruising aboard their Nordhavn 40, they didn’t know it would lead to a late-life windfall.

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.

For more than 25 years, Moeller Marine Products has been the industry standard in fuel system design and construction.

Engineered right for the recreational boating market! Moeller portable tanks are designed and manufactured to deliver uncompromising quality and value.

Hurricane Florence may have been downgraded to a Category 2 storm, but don’t get fooled into thinking she is now less of a threat. WATCH VIDEO

Moeller offers a wide variety of EPA and CARB compliant outboard engine fuel line assemblies that promote maximum fuel flow!

Sharpen your boating skill with these boatyard tips

The incredible 1848 Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is longer than the Empire State Building is tall. This summer, be among the first in this generation to see the Panorama in its entirety at the Kilburn Mill in New Bedford, and experience it as a moving picture show at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. www.whalingmuseum.org.

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Meet the Vanquish Boats 21' Center Console, a handcrafted example of classic New England design and styling that delivers best in class performance and stability.