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Print magazine November 2011

King-Size Efficiency

Stena Superior is the first of Swedish firm Stena Bulk’s new series of lower-consumption Suezmax tankers. Measuring 904 feet, the 158,000-ton Stena Superior consumes up

Nantucket

Photos by Jody Dole Some 30 miles off the south coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket juts out of the Atlantic. Once a beacon of the

Lean boats for lean budgets

These offerings will give you freedom, fun and a fast ride without denting your wallet. When you talk about small boats, a lengthy list of

The cat-crazy men who got me sailing

The rain was relentless, splashing up my pants, pouring down my collar and making me shiver with cold. The state of the atmosphere was less

Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse

Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station, just south of Daytona Beach, Fla., was completed in 1887, when the area was known as Mosquito Inlet. At

Bristol Yacht boarding stairs

Bristol Yacht Components’ high-end boarding stairs are made of carbon fiber to provide durable, lightweight access while enhancing the look of your yacht.Features include self-leveling

Local Waters November 2011

Exhibit opens on artificial reef Florida KeysAn underwater art exhibit has opened on a former Air Force missile-tracking ship sunk as an artificial reef in

Mist-er-Comfort misting head

Mist-er-Comfort now offers a swiveling misting head adapter for its misting systems that can be installed on Biminis, T-tops or hardtops. It also can be

Hurricane alarm too shrill?

The alerts for Hurricane Irene were early, loud and clear. This could be that perfect storm forecasters had been dreading: a Category 4 hurricane perfectly

Inside Hurricane Irene

Dry air collapsed the eyewall, diminishing its feared winds, but the vast storm pounded the East Coast with flooding rain Computer modeling, satellite data, and

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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