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Fishing with Capt. Al Fishermen are known to be closemouthed with their hard-earned angling knowledge. Capt. Al Anderson, who runs charters out of Narragansett, R.I.,

Fishing with Capt. Al Fishermen are known to be closemouthed with their hard-earned angling knowledge. Capt. Al Anderson, who runs charters out of Narragansett, R.I.,

From fishermen to sailing rock stars As the America’s Cup returns this summer, a new book looks back at a glorious era in the sailing

A tale of do or die True stories often make for the best sea tales. Last summer, 51-year-old Rhode Island angler Joe Gross fell off

Professional man unhinged “Once Upon a Gypsy Moon” is Michael Hurley’s memoir of the personal failure and loss that sent the lawyer-turned-charter captain-turned-author on a

Cruising guides for the Northeast, Great Lakes Dozier’s Waterway Guides has launched 2013 editions of its Northern and Great Lakes editions. The Northern edition covers

The tale of a lovely Lady G. Bruce Knecht’s “Grand Ambition” (2013, Simon & Schuster, $26.99 hardcover, $14.99 e-book) tells the story of the $40

What if you fell overboard? It’s the nightmare scenario every boater loathes to ponder, but it makes for a captivating read. “Suddenly Overboard: True Stories

The Civil War, fought at sea Naval history fans may already be familiar with Randall Peffer’s “Seahawk” series of books that novelize the real-life adventures

Swapping stories with an old salt The setup sounds more like the plot for a Hollywood film than a true story. A salty old fisherman

Cruising nightmare: abducted by pirates On Oct. 23, 2009, Paul and Rachel Chandler were abducted at gunpoint from their 38-foot cruising sailboat off the Seychelles.

A Mag Bay 43 gives a couple the thoughtful design they need to keep their twin boys at ease on the water.

Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.

From helm to hardware, these innovation award winners reveal smart thinking in every corner.

Design teams are rethinking everything from hull forms to seating plans as anglers demand boats that can run offshore, hit the sandbar and keep the whole family comfortable.

When A PLB was mistakenly activated, it launched a rescue and delivered a humbling lesson.

The builder’s follow-up to its best-selling 37 advances the adventure boat concept.

Want to install or upgrade a marine stereo? This is how the pros do it.

The Maine builder tapped its skilled crew to deliver a custom build on a tight deadline.

A Florida builder revives the classic Vineyard design, blending original molds with modern materials.

The Australian builder’s newest model brings serious offshore chops and surprisingly spacious living areas to the 50-foot class.