
The Carter Family of Maine and Its Impact on Boat Design
The Carter Boat Shop produced lobster boat designs that still have admiring fans today.

The Carter Boat Shop produced lobster boat designs that still have admiring fans today.

In The Life Line, the artist depicts the heroic rescue of a woman from a sunken ship.

Your boat is full of holes (many of them are already there). Do you have the supplies and the knowledge to stop a leak before it floods your vessel?

A video shows a man patiently waiting for rescuers as his boat burns behind him.

Private ownership of U.S. Coast Guard lighthouses is steadily increasing. Is that good or bad?
Spring is here, which means it’s time for my annual bout of wanderlust. As the weather warms, I get antsy to cast off lines and

Beneteau is replacing one of its best-selling models—the Swift Trawler 34—with a new 35. We go onboard to see how well she measures up against the first.


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

Today’s center consoles do much more than fish. They’re bigger, faster and no longer angler-exclusive. Center consoles have undergone a sea change in the past

Teak is fantastic for strength and durability, but when it’s used on decks it needs routine care.

These seamanship tips can help you enjoy the sandbar lifestyle.

Pirate radio stations broadcasting from ships forced the BBC to give music fans what they wanted.

A century-old Long Island Sound lighthouse offers local students unforgettable lessons on the water.

Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years

Jeff Northrop helped reshape inshore angling when he introduced flats boats to the region.

J Craft’s swift speedboat, the Torpedo RS, embarks on a maiden voyage from Sweden to France.

Repainting is not always a simple procedure. Boat owners need to be decisive to get the best finish.

Two rocket scientists bring a space-age approach to desalination and water filtration.

A double-ender produced for a client decades ago is now a designer’s electric joyride.