Q&A Float Plans
December 1, 2011
Why should I file a float plan? A float plan can save your life in an emergency, whether you’re heading offshore in a 60-foot sportfisherman
Why should I file a float plan? A float plan can save your life in an emergency, whether you’re heading offshore in a 60-foot sportfisherman
These are the 12 lighthouses the General Services Administration is offering to give away. • Ile aux Galets Light on Skillagalee Island in northern Lake
Is your electrical system up to the task of feeding all of your boat’s electronic components and electric accessories? Here’s a do-it-yourself procedure from Ed
A trailer is often “thrown in” when you’re buying a small used boat from an individual. But if it’s not roadworthy, you may not get
Steady, steady as she goes. Silently, effortlessly, the staysail schooner Martha glides through the calm water, passing the waving and camera-wielding crowds on the bulwarks
Dirk Boehmer is president of Vicem Yachts’ U.S. operations. The Turkish company builds yachts to 151 feet, and classic, graceful Down East-style boats with impeccable
It’s time for new batteries, but you’re not sure if you should go with flooded-cell, gel or AGM (absorbed glass mat). Each type has pros
Larson Electronics now offers the HL-7LED-3C handheld LED spotlight with an ergonomically designed solid plastic handle. The light produces 1,596 lumens and uses specially designed
Many of your neighbors have called it quits, but for you and others who still have a boat at the ready, November offers chances for
The solid-state Simrad Broadband 3G radar delivers twice the RF transmit power and 30 percent more range than its predecessor. Features include better target definition
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
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.
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.
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.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
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.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.
