From Landlubbers to Liveaboards (Podcast)
August 24, 2021
Once-landlocked Midwesterner Pat Schulte shares his amazing story of becoming a liveaboard on his Grand Banks 42, Bumfuzzle.
Once-landlocked Midwesterner Pat Schulte shares his amazing story of becoming a liveaboard on his Grand Banks 42, Bumfuzzle.
From air draft to shore-power cords, here are the core components of the ideal Great Loop boat.
Buying a boat was always going to be a sacrifice—a sacrifice that the Rey family felt would pay dividends.
Does your “cruising personality” match your favorite 1st mate’s? Here’s one fun way to find out.
From sunsets to snowstorms, the Schneiderhan family grows closer with every challenge living aboard their Marine Trader in Chicago.
One Couple, Two Big Dogs, Zero Boating Experience
Dave and Bobbi Forsman first met when Bobbi’s batteries on her 14-foot Penn Yan failed while boating on Lake Erie. “The battery was sloshing around
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Releasing our docklines and taking off on a grand adventure doesn’t mean we can cut ourselves off from our bills and other mail. There are
Bev Feiges, an octogenarian cruiser, shares her secrets for staying on the water no matter what the age.
With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.
It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.
Remembering Lifelong Marine Journalist Chris Caswell
A Master of Quiet Cruising
This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.
To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.
After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China
How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.
