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Print magazine July 2013

SEAMANSHIP QUIZ – July 2013

Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute www.captains.com 1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: What is the dayshape for

Wireless Wi-Fi booster

The Amped High Power Wireless-N 600mW Pro USB Adapter can boost Wi-Fi range by as much as four times with a 600mW amplifier and high-gain

Once upon a Gypsy Moon

Professional man unhinged “Once Upon a Gypsy Moon” is Michael Hurley’s memoir of the personal failure and loss that sent the lawyer-turned-charter captain-turned-author on a

Gill jackets and vests

Gill’s new Inshore Sport collection consists of waterproof, breathable, lightweight performance jackets and vests to be worn on and off the boat. They are made

Your own beach on Summerland Key

“When we were shown this house I liked the open plan and the hardwood floors,” says Claudia Gukeisen of Summerland Key in the Florida Keys,

IN FULL SWING

Shipwright Sean Patrick Kelly pounds a special gold-plated spike to secure the final plank on the hull of the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan at

False Horizon

Photo by Michael Eudenbach Camera: Nikon FM2 Shutter speed: 1/500 second Lens focal length: 300mm Aperture: f/5.6 ISO: 100 July 2013 issue

Spot Global Phone

The Spot Global Phone is a compact, portable, data-enabled satellite phone for personal communications and emergency notifications. It has a backlit color display and a

Stamps to feature N.E. lighthouses

On July 13 the U.S. Postal Service will issue a series of five postage stamps commemorating New England lighthouses, marking the fifth time since 1995

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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