Eyes on the Water
March 15, 2024
Watchkeeping is an underappreciated skill that should always be part of operating the boat.
Watchkeeping is an underappreciated skill that should always be part of operating the boat.
Relinquishing the navigational duties while on longer passages benefits everyone on board.
Practicing safety drills for a range of emergencies will let you tap into a mental playbook on how best to react.
The risks are numerous when single-handing a medium- to large-size cruising boat.
Many options are available to obtain the state of charge on a boat’s battery banks.
DMS Holland’s MagnusMaster System doesn’t use Active-Fin or Gyro Stabilization. Instead, it works with the Magnus Effect.
There are a litany of good reasons to travel with other vessels, but due diligence is required to have realistic expectations.
Stubborn stains require serious cleaning strategies, but always in a way that protects the boat.
Mastering locks is an art, but with practice and patience, boaters can build confidence.
Andre Lay and Cavendish are back on the brine and on Trawler Talk!
For the series flagship, the Australia-based builder holds fast to what makes this model line a sensation.
Explore Lady Di, the Nordhavn 80 with a bespoke Vripack interior—where custom design meets luxury, innovation, and ocean-ready performance.
B/OLD redefines classic trawler design with modernist styling, innovative features, and ocean-ready performance. Discover this bold 50-ft vessel’s details.
Join us in beautiful Anacortes as Trawlerfest partners with the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show for an amazing event
Four intrepid women spent over two months on a cruise up the Inside Passage of British Columbia on a North Pacific 28.
How to Spot, Fix & Prevent Shaft Seal Leaks on Cruising Boats
Whether on a coastal hop or cruising toward a faraway harbor, a passagemaking yacht meeting a new day is a sheer delight.
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