
Making Memories
The steel-hull Nightfall, designed by William Garden, connects generations of this family through a love of cruising.
For Owners — All of Them
For the boat you already have. Tested, not sponsored. Updated every year.

The steel-hull Nightfall, designed by William Garden, connects generations of this family through a love of cruising.

Battery technology is improving and expanding. There’s a lot in the works that is promising.

For Victoria Sass and her husband, a 1983 Viking 44 Motor Yacht was the perfect compromise.

You do not need to be a seasoned mechanic to have confidence in your engine.


A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.

AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.

If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

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.

I used AI to chart a course through a notorious waterway. The results were unusable.

How The Yacht Group is making precision boat handling accessible to every owner.

Eliminating a boat’s quakes and shakes often requires a thorough inspection of the drivetrain.

Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.