The logo for Bertram Yachts has long been an eagle but perhaps these days the mythological phoenix would be more fitting. With a new, Italian owner at the helm, we take a peek at the builder’s possible future.
Maybe you aren’t an avid fisherman, but angling can lead to some of your best water-memories. Make the most of your summer on the boat—catch the fish of a lifetime.
You might find serenity aboard, but the truth is all boats make noise. Avoid the rattle, hum and other unwanted yachting sounds. A truly quiet boat stops noise in the engine room—before it gets to you and your crew.
What’s Next for Marine Propulsion? Think beyond internal combustion to see what will make boats go in the future.
When something goes wrong on your boat, a few simple rules can keep you from making things worse.
I used to think every boater carried tools onboard, even if he was a mechanical klutz. But when I began working as a diesel mechanic, I
Automatic Identification System – or AIS – is one of the hottest product categories in marine electronics. In recent years, most manufacturers have added AIS
For some reason, flotilla charters seem to have a stigma attached to them, especially among experienced charter customers. “I don’t want to be led through
Vic and I have been thinking about renaming the Basic Powerboating course at Florida Sailing & Cruising School. We’re considering something like Marriage Counseling for
Marine Insurance covers so many different situations that it tends to defy simple explanation — from a Court’s perspective, the risks faced by a ship
Great Lakes Cruising Story: Family, Failures & Perseverance
Following her larger brethren, the all-aluminum 65 is aimed at owner-operators that want to explore off-grid.
The builder of the Bestevaer 53 MY refers to the boat as “The go-anywhere yacht for go-anywhere people,” an apt description.
A couple’s set their sights on a rare model for their forever boat.
This four-stateroom model is packed with custom features and equipment.
The latest Nordhavn 71 to hit the brine, Hull No. 3, has made her way up the West Coast, bound for Canada and beyond.
It took this couple a decade to build the boat of their dreams, a Diesel Swan 55
This couple rebuilt a classic former tugboat as they lived aboard and built their family.
September 23-27, 2025
This wooden classic was refit for a life on the rich emerald waters of the Salish Sea and beyond.
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