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Kick-Start

Bob Arrington explores one man’s search for the perfect boat and the pursuit of a boat building dream.

Unbreakable

About 20 years ago, I ran a sea trial on one of the first Ellings and remember being disappointed to see that on a six-berth

A Fresh Look at the Enduring, Ever-Popular DeFever 49

If you thought that only automobiles could be cult objects, think again. It’s not just a 1965 Mustang or a ’66 ’Vette that sets the blood pounding, at least not for yachting enthusiasts. Chris Caswell takes a look back at one of Art DeFever’s best designs.

Three @ Sea: By The Numbers

Builder: Nordhavn Year: 2006 LOA: 43′ Beam: 15′ Draft: 5′ Cabins/Heads: 2 / 2 Displacement: 54,500 lb. Main Engine: 110hp Lugger Wing Engine: 60hp Yanmar

Modest Boat, Grand Tour

Andre Lay and Cavendish are back on the brine and on Trawler Talk! Lay returns to his SeaPiper 37 in southern Mexico to resume his

Nordhavn 80 Yacht Review

Explore Lady Di, the Nordhavn 80 with a bespoke Vripack interior—where custom design meets luxury, innovation, and ocean-ready performance.

A Different Approach

B/OLD redefines classic trawler design with modernist styling, innovative features, and ocean-ready performance. Discover this bold 50-ft vessel’s details.

Cruising By All Means

Four intrepid women spent over two months on a cruise up the Inside Passage of British Columbia on a North Pacific 28.

Dash of Salt: Dawn Watch

Whether on a coastal hop or cruising toward a faraway harbor, a passagemaking yacht meeting a new day is a sheer delight.

Steel Heart. Steel Will.

Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.

How to Survive a Plunge

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.

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