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.
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.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
Island time is great, except in an emergency. This medevac service is for boaters who need help fast.
Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.
