
Onne’s New Goose: Replacing the Marine Hot Water Heater
When the original boiler on his 1986 Grand Banks 32 gives up the ghost, Onne is in for a nice surprise

When the original boiler on his 1986 Grand Banks 32 gives up the ghost, Onne is in for a nice surprise

Tenley van der Wal takes charge of the interior decorating aboard the 1986 Grand Banks 32 she owns with her nautical photographer husband, Onne van der Wal.

The one you can afford, which means thinking about far more than the boat’s purchase price

Onne van der Wal tackles the last few tasks before dunking Snow Goose.

After six months of winter and spring labor, Onne and Tenley van der Wal launch their 1986 Grand Banks 32, Snow Goose

Onne van der Wal continues to upgrade his 1986 Grand Banks.

Onne van der Wal tackles the varnished cabin sole, one of the last refit jobs before launching his 1986 Grand Banks 32, Snow Goose

Onne gives a tour of his compact home workshop where he repairs and fabricates many of the components for the 1986 Grand Banks 32

After some experimentation, Onne paints the forward cabin on his 1986 Grand Banks 32

Onne replaces the old Vetus windlass with a Lofrans and the CQR anchor with a Mantus. A new rode and chain top off the package

Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years

Jeff Northrop helped reshape inshore angling when he introduced flats boats to the region.

J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.

Repainting is not always a simple procedure. Boat owners need to be decisive to get the best finish.

Two rocket scientists bring a space-age approach to desalination and water filtration.

A double-ender produced for a client decades ago is now a designer’s electric joyride.

A Mag Bay 43 gives a couple the thoughtful design they need to keep their twin boys at ease on the water.

Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.

From helm to hardware, these innovation award winners reveal smart thinking in every corner.

Design teams are rethinking everything from hull forms to seating plans as anglers demand boats that can run offshore, hit the sandbar and keep the whole family comfortable.