
Eyes on the Water
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.


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.

This boat is a modern riff on an old-timey classic.

Why modern boat handling tools make us better and safer boaters.

A brisk November run from Connecticut to New Jersey showcases just how comfortable the Sabre 51 Salon Express really is.

A speed trap delays a morning boat shoot, leading to an unexpected lesson on patience.

From hull design to onboard flow, these legendary powerboats proved that great cruising never goes out of style.

Easy Waste Tank Vent Filter

Apollonio & Vripack Custom Power Cat