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Maritime Art

Donkeys of the Sea

Renowned realist artist Jamie Wyeth, the third generation of the Wyeth painting dynasty, commissioned a Monhegan skiff from the Carpenter’s Boat Shop in Pemaquid, Maine,

Making For Home

In the painting Storm on Machias Bay, Maine by Robert B. Dance, a Downeast-style lobster boat charges through high seas.

The Can-Do Shipyard

Commercial ships and clouds of smoke crowd a narrow waterway exiting the Brooklyn Navy Yard in John Whorf’s painting Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Views From Downeast

Caren-Marie Michelle’s painting, “Cadillac from Schoodic Loop Road

Witbeck’s World

Seagulls fly and caw around a humorously sized fishing boat and lobsterman in the painting Some Lumpy by David Witbeck.

Blue Period

In the painting, Bloodhound, by Derek Macara, a cutter cruises the pristine, blue waters off Provincetown, Massachusetts

Master of Maritime Detail

New York Maiden Lane by maritime painter John Stobart profiles New York City’s 19th-century harbor

Boater’s Haven

John Michael Carter’s painting, “Fishing Boat”, is a serene scene of an idyllic summer day in Vineyard Haven.

Life in Watercolor

Regarded as one of the best watercolorists in history, Winslow Homer produced many seascapes with textured strokes that convey the sound of crashing waves, rushing water and heavy wind.

Decks Awash

“In the Roaring Forties on the Deck of a Four-Masted Bark”, a painting by Jack L. Gray

Painting Michael Keane

Inspired by Catboats

Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.

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Boat Solar Installation Guide

A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

A short white motored catamaran on the water on an overcast day.

A Boat for Anne

After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.

Constitution Marina, which accommodates nearly 300 boats, is in the heart of the city and within walking distance of sites such as the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall .

Make Fast in Boston 

As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.

An enclosed motorboat cruising through the water in profile.

The All-Weather Targa 41

When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the  solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.

Illustration by Jim Ewing

Classic Boats: Tiara 3100

This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.

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