Straight Life
July 1, 2026
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
For Victoria Sass and her husband, a 1983 Viking 44 Motor Yacht was the perfect compromise.
Once deemed too small for commercial fishing, the trawler San Gottardo sets an Arctic course with a climate change charity.
Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.
This couple rebuilt a classic former tugboat as they lived aboard and built their family.
The inspiring journey of Brett Snow and Vesterhavet, a 1927 Hajkutter restored for transatlantic adventures, now a family project reviving its charm for its 100th anniversary.
Discover how Stewart Brand restored the 1912 tugboat Mirene into a floating home, blending history, craftsmanship, and a life of adventure on the water.
A seasoned mariner reimagines a Grand Banks 47 Classic for the journey still ahead.
The current owner of this converted workboat admired her from afar for years before making her his own.
With systems that wouldn’t look out out of place on a superyacht, the nearly 40-year old Martina represents the highest pedigree of Doggersbank refits.
Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.
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.
