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

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

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.

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

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,

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

There are as many ways to build boats as there are ways to skin a cat. From floating fortresses to sleek sloops, they all have

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

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

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

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

Artist Joey Blazek depicts the transfer of a harbor pilot off Texas.

Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.

The yard best known for building Billy Joel’s Shelter Island Runabout has updated the design for a new generation of cruising families.

Cruisers Yachts introduces the 38 VTR, the first model in a new series intended
for all kinds of adventures.

The newcomer to the Sport series showcases features from its larger siblings.

The newcomer to the Sport series showcases features from its larger siblings.

These families have discovered that time spent cruising makes for better relationships and creates great memories.

A boater who has owned a diverse fleet loves the versatility of his Stanley 36, a capable Downeast cruiser.

Waterfront location, history, development potential, dockage potential, signage and frontage make this a unique opportunity to invest in Cape Cod!

Even if your boat is equipped with a suite of electronics, know how to use ranges
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