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Print magazine October 2011

Safe Boat 21: built shark-tough

During a recent Yamaha engine-testing event I got a chance to drive a 21-foot Safe Boat, a rugged center console built for the anglers of

A star to sail her by

Young sailor recounts 25,000-mile journey Growing up can be challenging, especially on a boat with your family while cruising for five years. Sixteen-year-old Alex Ellison

Tug captain offers his transit tips

Capt. Bill Brucato started out as a deckhand on his father’s tugboat almost 40 years ago and has been “licensed and steering” tugs for more

Well out to sea

Life on a remote island What is it like to live on an island 22 miles offshore with only three dozen winter residents and where

Forespar

Forespar Marelube – valve and equipment lube Forespar’s new lubricant is formulated for use on marine valves, seacocks and other parts, including Marelon composite valves

Q&A GPS-enhanced beacons

What are the benefits of a GPS-enhanced EPIRB or PLB? Coast Guard casualty investigations reveal that EPIRB users are largely unaware that GPS significantly improves

The best ways to shop a boat show

If you’re thinking of buying a boat, you can learn a lot surfing the Internet, where an abundance of pictures, videos and statistics awaits. But

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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