Boatspotting
October 3, 2024
Every boat has her own story. This thought ran through my head recently as I looked over the fairways at my local marina. Several of
Every boat has her own story. This thought ran through my head recently as I looked over the fairways at my local marina. Several of
I located our test steed at a packed South Florida marina. This was a number of years ago, but I still remember feeling excited. The big
I use music to set the mood in my office. One recent morning, I decided to tackle the folder on my desktop labeled “Tales from
If we want to pad the reserves for a boat, we’ll need to make some hard choices.
I was comatose in the amidships master stateroom of a 38-foot motorsailer, lulled to sleep by the gentle lapping of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay. The
The events depicted took place in New Jersey in 1997. At the request of the survivors, the names have been changed, except mine. Out of
Several years ago, I was speaking with an enthusiast at a Cars & Coffee gathering about his pristine 1972 BMW 2002 tii. I was shocked
Even the best plans can go awry on the water, fast. Stay focused, plan for potential problems, and do your best not to do anything film-worthy out there.
BMW’s Designworks Icon, an all-glass, 43-foot boat with striking looks, is a glimpse into the future of mobility.
After a day navigating the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest seaport, it was a reminder that boats come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and that half the fun of any journey is seeing all of them that we can find.
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.
