
Stain Masters
Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.

Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.

To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.

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

Setting expectations and communicating clearly can make time on the hard shorter and more fruitful.

Few boat accessories reveal past maintenance failures more than clear vinyl enclosures.


This husband-and-wife team rebuilt a 1984 Downeast boat with a lot of gumption, a good bit of help and a driving desire to get back on the water.

Protect your boat’s value with expert cleaning tips. Learn how to tackle salt, grime, and stains to keep your vessel in top shape year-round.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and both require making smart purchasing decisions.

With preventive maintenance now, a few more months of excellent cruising can follow prime boating season.

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.