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Sebago’s Admiral Lace boat shoes

My last pair of little-used boat shoes developed unfixable holes at both heels. A classic case of planned obsolescence, the cobbler lady said. They were

Up-N-Out Marina Safety Ladder

Falling into the drink from the dock is a potentially dangerous incident, especially if the dock sits high off the water and nobody is around

Autotether

Unlike hard-wired lanyard kill switches, the Autotether is a portable wireless device that uses a transmitter to send a radio signal to a receiver connected

Prospec Electronics’ sea USBmini plug

Listening to your favorite tunes on board is easier with Prospec Electronics’ sea USBmini plug, which connects an MP3 player, radio or laptop to a

Roll-Top Wet/Dry Bag

It’s an age-old story: Some of the gear on board will inevitably get wet, but some of it must stay dry. To solve this dilemma,

Sailing Wind Wheel

Understanding points of sail and proper sail trim before stepping aboard is made easier with the Sailing Wind Wheel, an innovative learning tool that teaches

SwissBike folding bicycles

SwissBike, a division of Montague Corp., offers three new performance-oriented folding bicycles with high-grade components – Sram or Shimano 24-speed and 21-speed drive trains and

Marinco right angle adaptor

Some boaters need to connect to shore power at one time or another, while others hook up 24/7 or until we have the occasion to

Fender-Kadi holders

Fender-Kadi products are the result of one boat owner’s frustration with the traditional stainless-steel fender baskets he had been using. John Silbermann, like many of

Swift Hitch camera

I consider myself fairly proficient at backing up and aligning my tow vehicle hitch and the trailer coupling without getting out of the truck —

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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