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

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

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.



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.

When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.


Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.

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.

Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.

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.