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Print magazine November 2013

Essex, via Illinois and Mississippi

Soundings at 50 Celebrating a half-century of boating I didn’t know diddly-squat about boats, but I was a reporter, and I loved to fish. I

Vaavud wind meter

The Vaavud wireless wind meter is used with an iOS device or Samsung smartphone. It uses two small magnets in the rotor to connect to

Riva Aquarama

Illustration by Jim Ewing The Ferrari of the boating world. A classic before it ever leaves the showroom. A nautical legend. The Riva Aquarama —

Seamanship Quiz – November 2013

Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute www.captains.com 1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: Four short blasts on a

Nv chart set

Nv Charts’ Region 3.1 chart set covers the waters from Watch Hill, R.I., to Chatham, Mass., as well as Nantucket, the Elizabeth Islands, Buzzard’s Bay,

Volvo Penta’s D11 6-cylinder diesel

Volvo Penta’s new D11 inline 6-cylinder diesel will now power two new IPS pod-drive systems: the IPS800 and IPS950 (pictured). The package makes a good

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.

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