Auxiliary Assets
Lightweight, portable solar power generators are an alternative to permanent, pricier installations.
Lightweight, portable solar power generators are an alternative to permanent, pricier installations.
For the series flagship, the Australia-based builder holds fast to what makes this model line a sensation.
Lightweight, portable solar power generators are an alternative to permanent, pricier installations.
This tech isn’t ready to replace most navigation systems just yet, but things are getting interesting.
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.
Discover the Beneteau Swift Trawler 54, the largest Swift Trawler yet, featuring a semi-displacement hull, solar power tech, and luxurious design for long-range cruising.
Outer Reef unveils the Adventure 780, a steel-hull yacht merging innovation and luxury. Explore its robust design, spacious interiors, and adventure-ready features.
The inspiring journey of Brett Snow and Vesterhavet, a 1927 Hajkutter restored for transatlantic adventures, now a family project reviving its charm for its 100th anniversary.
The B60 from Bering Yachts promises the best attributes of a cruising cat in a hardy, aluminum, customizable package.
Discover how Stewart Brand restored the 1912 tugboat Mirene into a floating home, blending history, craftsmanship, and a life of adventure on the water.
A seasoned mariner reimagines a Grand Banks 47 Classic for the journey still ahead.
North Pacific Yachts rings in its 20th year with an all-new flagship.
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.
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.
A liveaboard in San Francisco says a minimalist mindset and staying ahead of maintenance are key to the aquatic life.
Even on a power cruiser, a sailmaker’s sewing machine is an integral tool to have aboard.
This sophisticated dish is surprisingly simple to prepare.
You do not need to be a seasoned mechanic to have confidence in your engine.
It took almost a decade for this couple to complete their Diesel Swan 55, but they wouldn’t change a thing.
With the N51, Nordhavn created a turnkey production boat for long-distance cruising. The owners of Hull No. 1 are the perfect couple to test the concept.
With preventive maintenance now, a few more months of excellent cruising can follow prime boating season.
The singular Bruce Kessler was an adventure-seeker who shared his inspirational lifestyle with the world.
Nordhavn is seeing more female owner-operators than ever. These two continue to bust through obstacles while embracing big adventures.
Hoses need regular inspection and periodic replacement, or all kinds of leaks and drips can result.
A handful of pantry staples and a dash of apple magic transform this dessert into a delightful indulgence.
We all know about new car smell. But what about new boat smell?
Sometimes, cruising is a form of therapy. In our lives, it has been the thing that helps us move forward.
Go off on your long voyages. I still may, but I will also charter and miss the in-between drudgery.
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