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Equipment

Lightweight Outboard

The EP Carry from PropEle Electric Boat Motors is a lightweight electric outboard specifically designed for small craft such as dinghies and tenders. At 21

Low-Light Camera

SiOnyx’s Aurora is an action camera that shoots video and still images in near-moonless nighttime conditions. Its 1-inch ultra-low-light sensor has an ISO of 812,000.

Underwater Drone

The Navatics Mito is a remotely operated underwater vehicle that can shoot 12-megapixel still images and capture 4K video at 30 fps. Four thrusters allow

Dunkable Duffel

If you need your gear to stay dry under wet conditions, check out the Yeti Panga 50 Dry Duffel. It’s fully submersible, and Yeti says

Wheel Deal

A stainless steel destroyer wheel is low maintenance and looks good on almost any boat. Schmitt & Ongaro Marine’s Destroyer Wheel is available in nine

Kickstart the Boat

When the boat won’t start because of a dead battery, one of Weego Portable Power’s four compact jump starter batteries can get you back underway.

Lightweight Scuba

When a boat’s bottom needs a midseason scrubbing, anodes need to be changed, or a line gets caught in the prop, the Mantus Scuba System

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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