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The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook

Forecasters say that three climatologic al factors are combining to potentially spark an extremely active — and possibly extended — hurricane season in the Atlantic.

Great, Big Reef

Scientists just mapped the largest deep-sea coral reef yet, and it’s bigger than Vermont.

NOAA Denies Rice’s Whale Petition

NMMA supports the denial, as the petition was to establish a speed limit and other vessel-related mitigation measures in the Gulf of Mexico.

Whale Controversy Continues

On June 6, the head of the National Marine Manufacturers Association called on Congress to fund research into the real-time technological monitoring of marine mammals, as a way to make sure 63,000 boaters from Massachusetts to Florida continue to have access to the Atlantic Ocean.

Whale Controversy Intensifies

Fiery debates about the cause of whale deaths erupted along the mid-Atlantic coast in recent months after more than a half dozen humpback and sperm whales washed up on New York and New Jersey shores and near the Maryland-Virginia border.

Better Hurricane Updates Are Coming

NOAA’s new supercomputers will allow for a hurricane forecast model that will improve forecasting resolution from 3 miles to 1.2 miles.

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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