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.
America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association has been helping boaters complete the ultimate voyage for a quarter century.
The steel-hull Nightfall, designed by William Garden, connects generations of this family through a love of cruising.
Larry Graf, the founder, designer and lead engineer of Aspen Power Catamarans, talks about Aspen’s proa hull designs and adventure cruising on his own creations from the Arctic to the Sea of Cortez.
With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.
It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.
Remembering Lifelong Marine Journalist Chris Caswell
A Master of Quiet Cruising
This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.
To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.
After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.
