Titanic tragedy still touches after 100 years
May 1, 2012
“A Night to Remember,” as Titanic chronicler Walter Lord called the ship’s sinking, remains so 100 years after the disaster on April 15, 1912. The
“A Night to Remember,” as Titanic chronicler Walter Lord called the ship’s sinking, remains so 100 years after the disaster on April 15, 1912. The
The closest I ever came to getting arrested was the time the Coast Guard guy came aboard for a “law enforcement check” and said he
I stood next to boatbuilder Stacey Raymond at the Maine Boatbuilders Show, talking about deadrise, Down East boats and a fleet of special 19-footers he
Saved from the scrap heap by a lover of its design, the Fatty Knees has muscled its way back onto the water When George Dow
Joan Maxwell remembers when the suggestion that cup holders be included on Regulator center consoles prompted skepticism — even laughter. “How can you drink anything
With $5-a-gallon gas looming at the fuel dock, many owners are looking at their engines and running gear to be sure their boats are operating
The uncommonly mild winter in much of the country coaxed people back to their boats earlier than usual this year, and that makes Erik Klockars
Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare your boat for spring Before you launch • Inspect the fuel system for leaks, wear or damage.
Smart boats get my attention. Take the new Ranger Tugs R-31, a single-diesel, semidisplacement trailerable trawler with a retractable flybridge. “A lot of our customers
Photos by Bob Grieser Brace yourself. From the smack of sizzling barbecue to the din of sails snapping in a stiff breeze and a riot
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
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.
