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Restoring a Bertram 20

Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout

The Metan Effect

A big, brown lab greets me in the parking lot of a nondescript industrial park in rural Lakeville, Massachusetts. From the outside you wouldn’t know

A Workboat That Earns Its Keep

No ordinary workboat, Gemini was Western Flyer, the boat that author John Steinbeck and his marine biologist friend Ed Rickets chartered in 1940 for a trip to the Gulf of California.

Memory Lane Makeover

Steve Brady revived fond memories of his youth by restoring a 1974 Sea Ray SRV180 runabout When Steve Brady was a teenager in the mid-1970s

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Launched: the Hood 42 LM

The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.

Courtesy Tashmoo Boatworks

Building the Tashmoo

A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.

Painting of a boat

Maritine Art by Brechin Morgan

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

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