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.
Compact Dehumidifier for Boats
Groundings often happen in the places we think we know. These are the reasons why.
This world-cruising expedition yacht is the result of an evolution that began in 2008 with the first Nordhavn 86.
Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.
Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.
Nathan and Lindsay of the 71 Percent—the can’t stop, won’t stop power cruisers—completed a “wrong way” crossing of the Pacific Ocean.
An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.
A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.
A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
