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Foul Is Unfair

Securing your boat is an essential line of defense when foul weather is expected, and we have some tips to get you started. WATCH.

Semper Paratus

Watch as United States Coast Guard recruits at Training Center Cape May train to be “always ready,” enduring difficult mental and physical challenges along the way. If they can handle it, recruits graduate and join the fleet. WATCH

Salty But Sweet

Lord Nelson Victory Tugs have a classic design with salty lines. The company built 86 of the rugged-looking but graceful boats before ceasing production in 1989. Today a vibrant owners’ association celebrates the hulls that remain. WATCH

Man Overboard!

The ocean boiled as hurricane Jose lurked off New England, creating an opportunity for a crew from Coast Guard Station Cape Cod Canal to practice life-saving drills in the angry seas. WATCH

Seaworthy And Comfortable

Matching character with comfort, and robust hulls with efficiency, trawlers and other seafaring boats are capable passage-makers. Consider this selection of nine new trawlers as you dream about your next long-distance cruise. WATCH.

One Toolbox Is Not Enough

If you, personally, are planning a big job on your boat, you’re undoubtedly going to be using a number of tools and other items representing a variety of venues.

VIDEO: Century-old shipwreck found

A hundred years after the Coast Guard cutter McCulloch sank in the Pacific off California, the Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

VIDEO: 50-foot seas, crews rescued

Sailors competing in the Royal Western Yacht Club’s OSTAR (single-handed) and TWOSTAR (double-handed) Trans-Atlantic races were slammed last Friday, June 9, by a storm that

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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