
To Buy? And What To Buy?
That is the question, and it vexes all trawler lovers—especially at boat-show time.

That is the question, and it vexes all trawler lovers—especially at boat-show time.

Here’s some expert advice to help you avoid common boat-buying blunders that cost you money—and your pride.

Expert troubleshooter Steve Zimmerman’s top seven technical tips for boat shoppers.

As the Covid-19 pandemic wears on, the process of
buying new and brokerage boats is moving online.

Brokerage experts say the market for trawlers and long-range cruisers is shifting. Buyers may hold an advantage.

A Sensible Checklist for Choosing Your Next Vessel

Buying and selling a recreational marine vessel can be, in some cases, even more complicated and problematic than a real estate transaction.

PassageMaker’s former Editor-in-Chief Peter Swanson recently had a conversation with Stuart Hegerstrom, founder and director of The Powercat Company, builder of the Horizon line of

Lochner, an oft-presenter at TrawlerFest, will present “Staying Two Steps Ahead of the Taxman” and “How to Hire Captains & Crew” at the Fort Lauderdale Hilton Marina Hotel during the boat show.

The arguments for employing a yacht sales professional deserve consideration. Even for the boat owner whose sole consideration is cost, many factors come into play. Here is how to not be left high and dry.

With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.

It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.

Remembering Lifelong Marine Journalist Chris Caswell

A Master of Quiet Cruising

This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.

To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.

After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.

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

Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China

How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.