The 50-foot flybridge cruiser was reflecting light much like the surrounding skyscrapers as I approached the New York City marina. She was mine for the next four days, and I wanted to be prepared.
Important pointers in docking your boat in order to avoid any incidents.
Handling the lines while docking at a marina is a skill as important as handling the boat itself.
If you address the dual challenges of communication and sightlines, docking becomes a whole lot easier.
Right NOW is the best time to go boating with your loved ones and Dockmate will make your experience even more enjoyable!
There are docking skills and then there are “docking” skills. As they say here on the Chesapeake: “It’s an Eastern Shore thing; you wouldn’t understand.”
Here’s what to do when your dinghy becomes the tow boat.
Loose mooring lines tax USCG with needless search-and-rescue missions
During Trawlerfest in Stuart, Fl this year, we learned about the Dockmate remote controlled docking system.
Raymarine and Mercury’s preview of semi-autonomous docking assist
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
