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
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.
