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Ironclad exhibition wins museum award

The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Va., was honored by the American Association of Museums for its USS Monitor Center. The $30 million exhibition, which

Rule aims to reduce whale/ship strikes

NOAA officials have issued a speed regulation that will implement new measures to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales. The regulation, issued Oct. 8, requires

Hiker finds Fossett plane-crash site

A little more than a year after Steve Fossett disappeared while flying over the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains, searchers finally found the crumpled wreckage of

Clock is ticking on 121.5 MHz EPIRBs

Rescue entities in the United States and Australia are turning up the volume in reminding mariners and aviators of the impending phase-out of 121.5 MHz

‘Ghost boat’ is no crime scene

A crewless sailing catamaran found adrift in April 2007 off the Great Barrier Reef continues to be the subject of an Australian investigation. Kaz II

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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