Tools and Time
September 16, 2024
Whole Earth Catalog creator Stewart Brand has spent decades fixing up and living aboard a tug
Whole Earth Catalog creator Stewart Brand has spent decades fixing up and living aboard a tug
As the fall boat show season opens, some of the most exciting new models take the stage. Here’s a sampling of what to look for
First built in 1975 by Chuck Paine to his own design, the Frances 26 is a small, shoal draft double-ended boat with rounded bilges and a transom-attached rudder.
While celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Picnic design, the Picnic 39 debuts as the first Hinckley Picnic Boat with forward seating
Glas Ocean Electric has built a hybrid power lobsterboat as proof of concept
In looks and craftsmanship, the Wheeler 55 is reminiscent of vintage commuter-style yachts
With a design like no other, the Seapiper 37 is one man’s unique version of a North Sea fishing trawler
The Great Lakes 33 was born from Canadian sailor Nick Aitken’s love of trawlers.
The new models are the latest in the builder’s SPX lineup of sporty cruisers
A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.
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.
