American Tug 49: Innovative, Sophisticated, Luxurious
July 11, 2012
Amtrak’s Cascade train hadn’t been stopped for more than 30 seconds before Jim Stines rang me on the cell phone. “Where are you?” he asked.
Amtrak’s Cascade train hadn’t been stopped for more than 30 seconds before Jim Stines rang me on the cell phone. “Where are you?” he asked.
One of my favorite cruising grounds is the 218-mile length of the Intracoastal Waterway stretching from Charleston, South Carolina, to Fernandina Beach, Florida. The last
Five years ago, PMM introduced its readers to a little-known marine designer and his unusual ocean-going cruising yacht. The designer was George Buehler, who lives and works
In the October 2008 issue, PMM announced the Westlawn-PassageMaker Design Competition. Sponsored by ImtraMarine Lighting, the competition would build on Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology’s tradition of
It was 2 p.m. on a brilliant blue September day in the Pacific Northwest as I made the turn out of Saratoga Passage, heading for
Here’s a useful tip: you can learn a great deal about a cruising yacht by seeing how she rides on the hook. Spending a day
After years of cruising the Intracoastal Waterway on twin-engine boats ranging from a fast, 42-foot semi-displacement trawler to a 49-foot fulldisplacement trawler, Ray and Donna
It is said that Turkey is the country where East meets West, bridging the gap between Europe and Asia. To its north is the Black
CAPE FAREWELL AND ITS CREW The April shakedown cruise was our first of the year, after our yacht’s winter layup in Croatia. We had moved
The submersible pump was definitely submerged. The 50-foot hose, hanging over the bow, was spewing water like a firehose. Looking down on me, a local
We walk you through hull number 3, one of the first in the states.
The three-stateroom model is a sophisticated and stylish little ship.
Essential Boat Pre-Departure Checklist for Cruisers
Power, Precision and Elegance
On every used boat, treasures await. They’re usually wrapped in mystery, possibly alongside a pink thong.
Night navigation can be an enjoyable, safe experience, and a way to gain confidence and competence.
The Dutch builder delivered its largest-ever boat earlier this year.
Smart maintenance can head off air-conditioner problems before a boat loses its cool.
This 2,900-mile East Coast cruise aboard a refitted Grand Banks 47 evolved into a gourmand adventure.
The Offshore 70 is the latest model to splash from the builder’s CE Series that also includes 65-, 68- and 72-foot models.
