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Print magazine April 2015

A cozy cottage on Narragansett Bay

Joel and Jane Maguire spent two years aboard their 36-foot trawler following the coastline from New England to Alabama, searching for the perfect waterfront home

Depth of Field

Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Shutter speed: 1/800 second Lens focal length: 300mm Aperture: f/9 ISO: 200 April 2015 issue

Fast Trawlers

There are many ways to define “fast trawler,” and there are many builders that have taken to using the label. For our purposes, let’s define

Pearls of wisdom

If you’re going to explore any of these oyster trails by boat, here’s information on dockage in the areas I visited, as well as local

HydraSports 5300 Sueños

HydraSports Custom has introduced the largest production center console ever built: 52 feet, 11 inches, and powered with up to 2,228 horses from four or

Racing to Alaska for a pile of cash

“The most engaging conversation is an argument.” That’s how Jake Beattie frames his proposal, which, of course, is a take on messing about in boats.

Pods, inboards and joystick maneuvering

Volvo Penta revolutionized marine propulsion in 2005 by introducing its IPS pod drive system. Joystick control was added a year later, allowing two pods to

Cruise to Cuba? Maybe mañana

The boating ban remains unaffected by President Obama’s new travel policy, but changes are coming. Now that President Obama has moved to re-establish full diplomatic

Classic Trawlers

Part of the reason I first fell in love with trawlers was their salty lines. If you’re hatching an escape plan (as I was), you’re

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.

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