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Print magazine August 2014

Hove down in Panama

Ship for sale: $500. The 172-foot C.D. Bryant is hove down in Colon, on the Pacific coast of Panama, around the turn of the 19th

Deep draft

Photo by Michael Cevoli Camera: Canon EOS-7D Shutter speed: 1/40 second Lens focal length: 24mm Aperture: f/4.5 ISO: 1,250 August 2014 issue

Seamanship Quiz – August 2014

Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute www.captains.com 1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: A ball-diamond-ball would indicate a

Contender’s new 24 Sport

Reacting to the changing needs of today’s boater, Contender is offering more family-friendly small center consoles. The Florida-based builder has replaced its 23 Open with

Helping hand

A 53-foot sportfisherman ran aground this spring and began taking on water off Disappearing Island in Ponce Inlet, Fla. The seven people on board were

Alden 44

Illustration by Jim Ewing John G. Alden stands as one of America’s great yacht designers and yachtsmen, with a long list of successful boats and

Evinrude unveils new E-TEC outboards

When the major engine manufacturers began pumping out 4-stroke outboards more than a decade ago, venerable 2-stroke technology seemed to be riding into the sunset.

Half & Half

Hybrid center consoles nicely combine inshore and offshore traits, as well as fishing and dayboating features There’s an emerging subcategory of center consoles that function

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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