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Print Magazine November 2008

Writer chronicled life on the water

Gordon “Red” Marston, one of the great boating writers of the post-World War II era, died Aug. 17 at a retirement home in South Pasadena,

Residents balk at windmill energy use

Along with mangroves and grass flats and tarpon rolling lazily on top of the water, boaters on Florida’s Indian River Lagoon one day may see

Intimate dockside event boosts Md. Port

The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, run each year in mid-October, is like Thanksgiving dinner, says volunteer Colleen Bell Donlin — lots of preparation and

Chain Anchor rode

Q: Does chain anchor rode provide any elasticity, like nylon does? A: Chain can provide great elasticity if used properly. You can attach a nylon

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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