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Print magazine September 2014

A survivor of his own decisions

Published in 1953, The Voyage of the Heretique set off a firestorm of controversy, casting its author, French physician Alain Bombard, as either brave or

My Boat app for iPad

Intelligent Maintenance’s My Boat app for the iPad automatically syncs the data from the company’s What’s On My Boat iPhone app. Features include a dashboard

Battery converter/charger

Progressive Dynamics says its Intelli-Power PD2100 series chargers provide a “rapid recharge” and two to three times longer battery life. A microprocessor monitors battery voltage

SpotCast weather

Ocens SpotCast is a worldwide weather service for SMS-capable satellite phones. Ocens says it overcomes the low-bandwidth data capability of handheld sat phones with short-form

Gill footwear

Made for performance and comfort, Gill’s new Deck Tech Race Trainer offers grip and stability in rough conditions, when it’s most needed. With non-marking soles

Simrad Broadband sounder

Simrad’s BSM-3 Broadband sounder with CHIRP can reach depths of 10,000 feet and incorporates bottom color tracking, split zoom controls and a selection of scroll

Talkin’ boats with Ron Berman

Vice president of product development and engineering for Sea Ray, Meridian and Bayliner Ron Berman is the vice president of product development and engineering for

Blue blade

Camera: Hasselblad H3D-39 Shutter speed: 0.7 second Lens focal length: 120mm Aperture: f/13 ISO: 50 September 2014 issue

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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