
Power On Tap
Understanding how your alternator does its work will keep the electricity flowing.

Understanding how your alternator does its work will keep the electricity flowing.

A battery-powered setup gives you air conditioning without the noise of a genset. Just be careful about the details.

Sometimes, all your marine air conditioner needs is a couple of shots from a common dock hose.

Amid a dizzying array of press conferences and product demos, not-so-undercover agent Phil Friedman deep-dives in search of something else.

Last week, while I was busy provisioning for the Dry Tortugas, Randy was busy installing a new air conditioner in the forward berth. The old
When Bob Calves decided to move aboard a boat for full-time living, he had a pretty good idea of what kind of vessel would fit

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.