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Hunkered Down In Hell Aboard A Well-Built Boat

The night gyrated in bright strobe as lightning shattered the blackness, flashing white cracks into hell. Rain began tentatively as large, heavy drops, but that quickly changed.

A STYLE FOR EVERY TASTE: Sir Thomas Lipton opted for finely tailored nautical attire.
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You can look the part - or look like me

Though not a small boat, Chez Nous is often not the biggest in the harbor.
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Big-boat envy? Just blow it away

Chez Nous is right at home behind the Neale's house.
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Dropping the hook on terra firma

Vigilance is especially important when boaters are arriving, leaving and anchoring in the same area.
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Clueless in any channel

Obelisk anchored in Virignia's Severn River, is a refit project born of a quest for adventure shared by four young men.
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Blood, sweat and living the dream

It took more than 100 firefighters to extinguish the February blaze at the Burgess, Va.-based yard.
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Rebuilding a tradition

Linda R at her mooring off Gwynn's Island in Viriginia. Waterman Wilson Rowe worked the Chesapeake Bay all of his life.
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Precious days with Cap'n Wilson

Clean water is every boater's business.
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NDZ or MSD: keeping waters clean

A passion for boating runs deep in the Allard family of New York. Chris Allard's grandmother christens the new family cruiser, circa 1935.
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Nurturing the next generation

Tom knows all about living aboard on a limited budget, starting with a thrifty approach and some do-it-yourself skills.
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Secrets of boating on the cheap

Bald Head Island as viewed from the top of Old Baldy. Southport is on the opposite side of the Cape Fear River.
Destinations

Bald Head Island

Army Corp of Engineers surveyor Tommy Thomas attends to business in his office aboard the survey vessel Florida.
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Staying wired on the water can be simple

Chez Nous throws a slight 'motorsailer wake' in the narrow ICW.
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A motorsailer gets no respect, I tell ya

Todd Grenier of Whelan's Marine works on the new Yamaha installation aboard Tom's 20-foot Mako.
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In search of the trusty yard expert

At least the bear the Neales saw in the channel didn't try to board Chez Nous.
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Strange things we've seen at sea

The City Marina of Charleston has 4,000 feet of space for transients, much of it at The MegaDock, which can accommodate boats to 300 feet.
Destinations

Destination – Charleston, S.C.

Don't let the volume of choices in the aisles overwhelm you. Do your research and take your time.
Profiles

Value is measured in product longevity

Bob Touton gave us numerous jewels of advice, the most important of which was to celebrate each time you got an old porthole out.
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Out with the old and in with the new

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Tom’s tips: hanging a new outboard

Tom's new outboard put the 'A-HA' back in his 'YAMAHA' - and gave his Mako some additional pop.
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An outboard that’s out of his world

National

Cruise the ICW with Tom Neale

Docking in less than ideal conditions - especially in front of an audience - can make even a competent skipper break a sweat.
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Eating humble pie with a side of reality

Good visibility at the helm is essential on any boat.
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Picture your perfect cruising boat

Island Packet SP Cruiser
New Boats

The best of both worlds

I just ran aground in the 'middle' of the channel. Uh-huh.
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Maritime mythology: tales from the deep

Hmmmm ... where's the bottle opener?
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When a man loves his multitool

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When the you-know-what hits the fan

Speed is the forbidden fruit that tempts the slow boater.
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Outboards: What would I do without 'em?

A hammock can help you get that swinging feeling when you're off the boat.
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Roll, roll, roll your boat

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Destinations

Georgia’s Golden Isles

The type of cruising you plan will help determine the boat that's right for you.
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Cruising: You can do it your way

Many older boats make great cruisers, with advantages over some newer models.
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Baby, it’s cold outside

Q & A: Walking the Plank

Dodger/Bimini Maintenance

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Stinging Nettles

Q & A: Walking the Plank

Civil twilight

Q & A: Walking the Plank

Starter trouble

Q & A: Walking the Plank

Chain Anchor rode

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Hurricanes humble us, steel our resolve

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Destinations

Melbourne, Florida

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Tucked away in time

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The cruising life isn’t always a joy ride

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Head over heels in love with islands

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No breaking point for this old mainstay

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No breaking point for this old mainstay

Q & A: Walking the Plank

Saving fuel