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Books

Book reviews: Classics relaunched

Four beloved books have returned in distinctive republications that feature celebrity introductions. Bloomsbury Publishing has produced paperback reissues of William Bligh’s Mutiny on Board HMS

Blue Marlin Magic

Big game, big book Steve Campbell’s Blue Marlin Magic (Wild River Press, $100) is an anomaly of sorts — a coffee-table book with a wealth

Nautical New Year

Yachting photographers Alison Langley, Benjamin Mendlowitz and Onne van der Wal have published the 2015 editions of their annual calendars featuring some of their best

30 Years of Ultimate Sailing

Fill your sails World-class yachting photographer Sharon Green has culled 250 from a half-million of her images to showcase them in Sharon Green’s 30 Years

To the Denmark Strait

Chasing a mysterious current To the Denmark Strait (Burford Books, $31.50) is Dallas Murphy’s firsthand account of accompanying world-renowned oceanographer Robert Pickart aboard the research

Of Sea and Cloud

Waterman’s way A new novel by a Maine waterman turned author tells the story of lobsterman Nicolas Graves, who raised his sons aboard his commercial

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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