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New Jersey Cuts New-Boat Sales Tax In Half

The state’s marine industry celebrated last Wednesday after Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill that they say aligns the state with neighboring states’ tax laws and gives them hope after the industry was battered by the recession and devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

Adventure Beckons

As I neared the dock’s end, my eyes were drawn to the distinctive navy-blue lobster-style hull, the davit-mounted Walker Bay dinghy on the transom, and the bright-red kayaks racked on the upper deck. The package was visually appealing and simultaneously beckoned adventure. Washington’s San Juan Islands had been on my “bucket list” for years, and I immediately knew that this experience would hold a special place in my growing logbook of cruising memories.

The Unexpected Moment

After overplanning for a Gulf Stream crossing on my refitted Grand Banks 47, I found myself in a scene that would have shocked anyone.

Survival Gear Savvy

It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.

Steel Heart. Steel Will.

Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.

We Have Liftoff

It’s not every day that a builder and owner take Hull No. 1 for 1,200-mile, open-water shakedown, but the Demey 60 Spaceship is headed for new frontiers.

Refit by Design

The concept process behind Croix du Sud demonstrates how to consider a future refit for a classic build.

Hold Tight

Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.

Wild, Wild West

An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.

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