The Right Toolkit
September 9, 2026
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.
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.
Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.
Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.
After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.
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