
What Ever Happened to Maine’s Giant Fisherman Billboard?
Known as Big Jim, the billboard has survived the death of the sardine industry and multiple owners.

Known as Big Jim, the billboard has survived the death of the sardine industry and multiple owners.


The muse for photographer Benjamin Williamson is Downeast.

Painter John Barber depicts historic skipjacks still in service.

The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.

The salty souls who support the state’s remote island communities.


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.

Carter Bacon, winner of the Cruising Club of America’s Seamanship trophy, says his boat’s sinking taught him new lessons, even after 70 years on the water.

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.

The next generation of Beneteau’s Grand Trawler series is a worthy
successor to the 62.

Boaters Helping Boaters Conquer the Great Loop