Character Matters
March 13, 2023
In Sam Devlin’s last column for Passagemaker, he shares what makes any boat the right boat.
In Sam Devlin’s last column for Passagemaker, he shares what makes any boat the right boat.
This boat is designed for one or two people to cruise comfortably and safely just about anywhere.
A cherished family boat for adventures far and wide, Honker inspires a new design to cruise portions of the Great Loop.
A different approach leads a designer to make updates to the Devlin 37 while retaining her essence.
Inspired by a small tug, the Dunlin 22 is a factotum for its intrepid owner.
The Camarone 40 can be designed as a pure powerboat, but she shines as a motorsailer.
The Surf Scoter 26, named for a stout seabird, can be matched to a range of power options, each with its own advantages.
With a shallow draft, protected keel and efficient outboard power, the Shanty 36 begs you to find your gunkhole.
This tiny, capable coastal cruiser can be stowed—or sent across the pond—in a standard-size shipping container.
I took a look around my shop, and in the debris of projects past, I could see my boating future.
After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.
A Titan of Marine Journalism
Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.
Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.
“A Marriage at Sea” Book Review
The newest boat in the builder’s popular line lets buyers choose sedan or flybridge style.
Hull No. 20 of the builder’s contemporary, full-displacement series is awash in customization.
How to navigate the long haul with ancient wisdom.
I used AI to chart a course through a notorious waterway. The results were unusable.
This boat is a modern riff on an old-timey classic.
