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.
Radar has daytime advantages. Here’s how to make the most of them.
Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.
In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
Night navigation can be an enjoyable, safe experience, and a way to gain confidence and competence.
Sometimes, being good enough at the helm isn’t good enough at all.
Proper fuel management is key to hassle-free, long-range power cruising.
Mastering locks is an art, but with practice and patience, boaters can build confidence.
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.
