
Character Matters
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.

Trying Not to Sink: Choosing Boat Life After a Family Tragedy

The bluewater brand from Down Under splashes a nimble weekender primed for coastal excursions.

The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.

All the right things, in all the right places.

Bearings from the Editor’s Desk

Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.

Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.

Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.

A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.

When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.