The builder of the Bestevaer 53 MY refers to the boat as “The go-anywhere yacht for go-anywhere people,” an apt description.
This four-stateroom model is packed with custom features and equipment.
Exploring the Florida Mini-Loop: A Cruiser’s Dream
Following her larger brethren, the all-aluminum 65 is aimed at owner-operators that want to explore off-grid.
The latest Nordhavn 71 to hit the brine, Hull No. 3, has made her way up the West Coast, bound for Canada and beyond.
It took this couple a decade to build the boat of their dreams, a Diesel Swan 55
This wooden classic was refit for a life on the rich emerald waters of the Salish Sea and beyond.
Curious about the Great Loop but not quite ready? The Florida Loop might be your perfect first step.
A reimagined modern fantail yacht design blending classic elegance with hybrid propulsion.
Sometimes, being good enough at the helm isn’t good enough at all.
Helmsman launches its 46 Pilothouse, a new flagship for the long-distance trawler yacht builder.
Trawlerfest is Passagemaker’s stand-alone series of boat shows designed for cruising enthusiasts.
North Pacific Yachts rings in its 20th year with an all-new flagship.
Safehaven Marine’s T-2000 Voyager packs a 50-knot punch into a surprisingly smooth ride.
Living the Cruising Life on the Fleming 85 Enclosed Bridge
For the series flagship, the Australia-based builder holds fast to what makes this model line a sensation.
Explore Lady Di, the Nordhavn 80 with a bespoke Vripack interior—where custom design meets luxury, innovation, and ocean-ready performance.
Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.
Discover the Omikron OT-60, a sleek, fuel-efficient motoryacht blending sailing heritage, modern design, and long-range cruising capability.
Explore the Marlow 90V: a 97-ft luxury yacht with a stunning green hull, five staterooms, a speedy 25-knot top end and ocean-crossing capability.
It took almost a decade for this couple to complete their Diesel Swan 55, but they wouldn’t change a thing.
After shifting from a Grand Banks 36 to a Greenline 33 and then a North Pacific 28, this family found unexpected benefits in down-sizing.
A two-week cruise on a chartered steel boat in the Dutch province of Friesland reveals a slow boater’s panacea.
The rewards of an off-peak cruise to British Columbia are empty anchorages and abundant wildlife.
After two years of exploring the Great Barrier Reef on a Fleming 65, this couple still wants more.
Great Lakes Cruising Story: Family, Failures & Perseverance
A semicustom power cruiser with long-range capability.
Talking maritime medical emergency management with Dr. Robert Leviton.
Building a boat that’s “good enough” for light use is not good enough for real cruising.
Essential wound care tips and first aid strategies every cruiser should know before leaving the dock.
Outer Reef announces the 540, its second Adventure series model
This husband-and-wife team rebuilt a 1984 Downeast boat with a lot of gumption, a good bit of help and a driving desire to get back on the water.
Whether on a coastal hop or cruising toward a faraway harbor, a passagemaking yacht meeting a new day is a sheer delight.
Learn life-saving tips for surviving a plunge into cold water. Stay calm, prevent hypothermia, and ensure safety with expert advice for cold-water emergencies.
Protect your boat’s value with expert cleaning tips. Learn how to tackle salt, grime, and stains to keep your vessel in top shape year-round.
Explore the humorous challenges of boat fenders in Chris Caswell’s tale of mermaid fenders, locker space woes, and the quest for better yacht protection.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and both require making smart purchasing decisions.
Perusing the descriptions of used boats often means translating florid language to get to what’s real.
Utilizing fresh ingredients, this meal is perfect after a day on the water.
You do not need to be a seasoned mechanic to have confidence in your engine.
Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. Passagemaker may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site.
Copyright ©2025 Passagemaker Firecrown. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
