Cruising for a cruiser?
May 13, 2014
Consider the many kinds of “trawlers” in today’s market Twenty-five years ago there was no question about what a cruising boat, or “trawler,” looked like.
Consider the many kinds of “trawlers” in today’s market Twenty-five years ago there was no question about what a cruising boat, or “trawler,” looked like.
Quaint, manicured, quintessentially New England, Essex, Conn., is known for the historic Griswold Inn, its Federalist and Colonial-era homes and, among history buffs, the surprise
Bayliner continues to produce boat-engine-trailer packages with affordability in mind. This year the Lake Forest, Ill., builder unveils two new boats: the Bayliner 642 and
Don’t be fooled by their appearance. Trawlers often sport a traditional look, but they’re also packed with the latest technologies and designed to make cruising
Perhaps no other period has seen as many advances in boating as the past two decades. Experts give us their top picks When Michael Peters
Some designers and boatbuilders say gyroscope stabilization will be part of most boats’ standard equipment in the coming decade. “I see in boats from 45
On March 31, 2008, about 4:52 a.m., a serious fire was reported aboard a large yacht at Miami Beach Marina. The vessel was said to
The Bounty’s last voyage should never have been attempted, and its captain’s “reckless decision” to sail the 108-foot wooden square-rigger into the forecast path of
What innovations and technologies are on the horizon? Boatbuilders and designers say the focus will be on the helm station. Engineers are dabbling with simplifying
Turning heads and tugging at hearts One look at the photo, and you can tell it was a beautiful evening — an autumn twilight when
Boat propulsion often starts life as a terrestrial engine. Giving it sea legs is more complex than you might think
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
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
