
The Copper Conundrum
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

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.

A Titan of Marine Journalism

Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.

Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.

“A Marriage at Sea” Book Review

The newest boat in the builder’s popular line lets buyers choose sedan or flybridge style.

Hull No. 20 of the builder’s contemporary, full-displacement series is awash in customization.

How to navigate the long haul with ancient wisdom.

I used AI to chart a course through a notorious waterway. The results were unusable.