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.
Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.
Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.
Nathan and Lindsay of the 71 Percent—the can’t stop, won’t stop power cruisers—completed a “wrong way” crossing of the Pacific Ocean.
An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.
A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.
A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.
A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.
