The Copper Conundrum
December 6, 2021
California and Washington state are vying to lead the nation in reducing environmental harm from copper-based bottom paints.
California and Washington state are vying to lead the nation in reducing environmental harm from copper-based bottom paints.
Whether hauling out annually or less often, follow this haul-out game plan to get the most from your time “on the hard.”
While not a replacement for bottom paint, Ultrasonic Antifouling systems can help keep your hull cleaner, extend paint life and improve fuel economy.
Choosing the right antifouling paint is a matter of knowing your boat, your habits and your waterways
Let’s imagine that the boat has been hauled, and a dozen or so blisters can be observed. How do you determine the severity of the problem? Should you walk away, or perhaps renegotiate in hopes of lowering the price?
As I walk through boatyards, I routinely look at many details, everything from proper, and often not-so-proper, blocking and jack stand use, to the presence,
This is one of those delicious stories that takes on life from many perspectives. It is my favorite type of project, appealing from many angles.
Having the ability and the gear to dive can save huge amounts of money, substantially increase your safety margin, and give you and your crew
The next time one passes your way, take a close look at the U.S. Coast Guard’s heavy weather rescue vessel, the venerable 47-foot Motor Life
The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.
All the right things, in all the right places.
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
