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Print magazine May 2012

Center of Attention

Center console boats in the 30- to 40-foot range are some of the most sought-after designs on the water today

Gull flight

Photo by Bob Grieser Camera: Canon EOS 5DLens focal length: 93mmISO: 400Aperture: f/4.0Shutter speed: 1/5,000 second This image originally appeared in the May 2012 issue.

Skipper abandons search for Berserk

Norway’s rogue polar adventurer Jarle Andhoy made another unauthorized voyage to Antarctica, this time on a 52-foot, steel-hulled sailboat named Nilaya, to look for remains

The Boaters’ Grail

Ensearch has introduced The Boaters’ Grail, a gelcoat restorer in a clear liquid that dries quickly and leaves a microscopically thin layer that reflects light,

Dazzling display

New-boat introductions have been scarce at the Miami International Boat Show in recent years, but that changed in a big way this year It was

Sakonnet lighthouse

This beacon sits on Little Cormorant Rock off Sakonnet Point, where the Sakonnet River meets the Atlantic in Little Compton, R.I. In 1884, Congress appropriated

A REVERSE AQUARIUM

The aptly named Ego semisubmarine has a two-person “cabin” with 20mm-thick acrylic windows beneath twin floats that’s entered through a topside hatch. Built in South

Aquatic AV thin speakers

These 7.5-inch speakers need just 65 millimeters of mounting depth, but “deliver the same crystal-clear sound as speakers needing much more space,” according to Aquatic

The perfect pyramid

Members of Oregon’s Lake Oswego Water Ski Club flawlessly perform that favorite formation of the water ski show, the five-person pyramid. It’s 1960 and (from

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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