Powerful Ideas
September 14, 2023
Technology is letting boaters jettison the generator, along with its weight, noise, vibration and space consumption.
Technology is letting boaters jettison the generator, along with its weight, noise, vibration and space consumption.
The liveaboard owner of the Steeler 61S Electric wanted a steel-hull, electric-power boat that would set several new standards.
The marine industry, unlike its on-road counterparts, is many nautical miles away from the mass adoption of electric-powered vehicles, but builders and DIYers are moving toward reducing the use of fossil fuels via robust solar power arrays, powerful lithium battery banks, and hybrid and electric propulsion.
The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.
All the right things, in all the right places.
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
