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

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

Wildly unqualified for a marine installation, the author gets a big assist from tech-savvy friends

The more you do to prevent winter problems, the less you’ll have to do in the spring to go boating


The author developed an affordable and proven cover for his beloved sailboat.


The 60 Open features the same open-living concept first shown on the Open 50, which seamlessly joins the salon and galley area with the pilothouse.

It carried the first female single-hander—Sharon Sites Adams— to Hawaii 60 years ago, and now awaits a makeover in Washington.

This is how you figure out how much battery storage you need to satisfy your onboard electrical needs

The latest rod holder styles and specialty tools make the job quick and easy

A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.

This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.

Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.

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.

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.

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.

Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions

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.

When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.

This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.