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Illustration by Jim Ewing In 1963 a retired Naval officer and World War II aircraft carrier veteran took off on a global voyage in a
Illustration by Jim Ewing In 1963 a retired Naval officer and World War II aircraft carrier veteran took off on a global voyage in a
Oil painting by Nicholas Berger The Lower Manhattan waterfront, West Side, mid-20th century. A New York Central System tug kicks up a wake as it
Enough is not enough when it comes to outboard horsepower — at least that’s the consensus among Mercury Marine’s customers. The push for more ponies
The first salvo in the 2015 edition of the Florida anchorage wars has been fired with a report on the results of last fall’s anchoring
A careful, methodical approach I was about to test the Southport 33 FE center console with twin Yamaha F350s at the Miami International Boat Show
Here at the bottom of the Bay, April can be downright pleasant, with an average high of 68 degrees and only around 3.5 inches of
Dave Ryder (left) and Ben Gilley shuck scallops at Gilley’s cottage at South Wharf in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, in 1950. The old-timers were preparing food
Virginia Wagner was a pioneer among professional female captains during a 28-year career in which she logged more than 400,000 nautical miles. She earned licenses
Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute.www.captains.com 1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: Whistle signals that are sounded in
It was tough going for the IMOCA 60 One Planet, One Ocean/Pharmaton during the Southern Ocean leg of the double-handed non-stop Barcelona World Race. Aleix
Lyman-Morse engineers a creative refit of the cold-molded Hood 35.
When a young boater saw two people in the water, he did what the pros teach never to do.
With a Ray Hunt hull and Ted Hood overseeing construction, this semi-custom powerboat floated the dreams of many anglers. Illustration by Jim Ewing
Joni Blanchard applies her signifcant skills to protect wooden boats and the future of her trade.
The flybridge motoryacht is the refined choice for serious cruisers and liveaboards.
From Gilded Age castles to quiet coves, the Thousand Islands offer a rare blend for the adventurous.
A devotee of Downeast design remakes an Osmond Beal 29 as a charter fishing boat for the New Jersey coast.
These owners chose specific designs that allow them to explore the country, and even the world.
This next-generation bowrider is for those who take dayboating very seriously.
The builder expands its line of Luxury Express cruisers with a new 39-footer.
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