Anchor Alternatives
December 3, 2025
New technology like trolling motors and Power-Poles make it easier than ever to lock a boat in position without a traditional anchor.
New technology like trolling motors and Power-Poles make it easier than ever to lock a boat in position without a traditional anchor.
Blackfin Boats turns 50 this year, a venerable milestone for the family-owned Florida builder. They’ve launched the 400CC flagship that incorporates the latest in marine technology
NorthCoast’s new flagship, the 415 HT, is a Downeast cabin boat that combines sleek styling with performance
With the Valhalla V-55 center console powered by quad or quint Mercury Verado 600s, offshore sportfishing boat owners can have performance, along with the engineering found in convertible yachts.
Formula re-enters the center console market with the debut of its new 387 CCF
The 31 Open stands out for its forward-looking application of big four-stroke outboards and is prized among serious fishermen who want to venture farther from the coast
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.
The bible of boating is back in a new edition.
Meet Rockport Marine’s most ambitious custom sailboat.
As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.
A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.
