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Give your boat new life with a power upgrade. Here’s how to swap a tired inboard engine for new iron

Give your boat new life with a power upgrade. Here’s how to swap a tired inboard engine for new iron

To extend the boating season, add a heater for a cozy cabin.



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.


Our digital fleet of standout boats.

The Wheeler family owns two of the last trap companies in Rhode Island, one of the oldest methods of commercial fishing in New England, with origins dating back to Native Americans.

This 27-footer showcases the craftsmanship that defined the yard for decades.

With realism and insight, the artist explores the final chapter of a famed 1812 schooner.

Boat designer Michael Peters built a successful career on form, function and innovation

Pursuit’s new DC 365 is all things—joyrider, family cruiser, day boat and stalker of striped bass.

The Seakeeper Ride is a worthy stabilization system for planing hulls, but it does have installation requirements to consider.

The builder’s new design offers the same thrilling performance, now with a fresh focus on cruising.

A foundation is working to rebuild a classic powerboat to create a space for healing on the water.

A fleet of International 110s make waves in Seattle, drawing fans who value this swift, affordable and trailerable design.
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