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Print magazine December 2011

New Point Comfort Lighthouse

First lighted in 1805, New Point Comfort Lighthouse stands 58 feet tall on the southern tip of Mathews County, Va., at the convergence of Chesapeake

AquaLens

Auqabotix, a new company that is entering the recreational marine market with underwater viewing gear, has introduced the AquaLens. The compact, portable underwater video system

Local Waters December 2011

Ted Turner returns to hallowed waters Newport, R.I.Ted Turner returned to the race course Sept. 23-25 in Newport, R.I., when he helmed American Eagle —

Nordhavn’s new passagemaker

The Nordhavn 63 replaces the N62, one of the older models in the fleet of displacement trawlers from Pacific Asian Enterprises. The company built 37

Milennia PRV20

The Milennia PRV20 portable media receiver from Prospec Electronics lets boaters stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled device from a distance of as much as 30

Refit of a lifetime

South Carolina boater upgrades his 34-year-old Mako center console at his own pace Refitting an older boat need not be an overwhelming and time-consuming project.

Obscure names, notable deeds

When the war broke out, Charles Harrod Boyd’s survey team moved up to Passamaquoddy Bay, Maine, to get away from the fighting in South Carolina,

IMAGES

Caution on the catwalk Photographer: Paul Kemiel Camera: Canon EOS 30D Lens focal length: 210mm Aperture: 1/500 second @ f/11 ISO: 800 This image originally

The Upside to downsizing

A cruising couple finds their new smaller boat to be big on comfort and convenience Story and photos by George Sass Sr. In the July

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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