Did air get into your diesel’s fuel system? Here’s how to get going again.
When your boat’s on the hard, use the opportunity to check below the waterline. Here’s what to look for.
It used to be common to fill fuel tanks before storing your boat for the winter, but that was before ethanol-spiked gasoline.
A new paint job is a pretty big investment, but these pros say penny pinchers might want to reconsider doing the prep work on their own boats.
Two of the hardest-working pieces of gear on any boat are the anchor and windlass. With a bit of TLC, they’ll work reliably for years.
If mussels foul your boat or dock on a regular basis, you might think the mollusk is the enemy.
Biodiesel has its pros and cons. It’s cleaner burning and less toxic than traditional diesel fuel, but degrades more quickly and is not yet widely available.
Those of us with older boats own the phrase “It’s always something.” I have used it to explain dark shadows under my eyes and additional
Raised aboard schooners, the tall ship captain eventually returned to his native Nova Scotia to become a writer.
Crew rest is important. That is why taking the night watch can be a good thing.
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The luxury long-range cruiser is customizable, can hit 30 knots, and has a 2,000-nautical-mile range.
Artist Lou Bonamarte Captures Maine’s Coastal Culture
Here’s what that deadrise number really says about your boat and its performance potential.
A look back at a time when sailing ships were still used to transport bulk cargo across oceans, sometimes at the peril of crews.
The Australian builder is revealing the latest model in its line of long-range, enclosed flybridge cruising motor yachts.
The 60 Open features the same open-living concept first shown on the Open 50, which seamlessly joins the salon and galley area with the pilothouse.
On a trip Patagonia, the author found the best views not by on hiking trails, but from the deck of a boat.
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