Living off the Grid
June 1, 2026
A solar-power system on our classic trawler lets us spend time moored or anchored with more than enough juice to meet our energy needs.
A solar-power system on our classic trawler lets us spend time moored or anchored with more than enough juice to meet our energy needs.
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
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
Island time is great, except in an emergency. This medevac service is for boaters who need help fast.
Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.
