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Going It Solo

Heritage: Something passed down from generation to generation. It used to be common in boat building, as family-run boat yards built just a handful of

Tamer Of Chaos

Some people in the marine industry are low profile, seldom seen outside of the boat show circuit. Yet some of them are key players in

Best Made Plans

When I married Dave, I also married his dream of cruising the ICW. He had grown up sailing on the Chesapeake with his grandparents. I

Finish By 50

Boatbuilding is a lot like writing. Plenty of people say they want to do it, but few ever take a big project from conception to

Expect The Unexpected

As a member of the committee that hosts the Safety at Sea program at the U.S. Naval Academy, I am continually reminded of the need

A side three-quarter view of a large, rugged expedition trawler named "PAUL JOHANSEN" cruising through calm open water. The vessel features a dark blue hull creating a white wake at the bow, paired with a cream-colored superstructure and a high pilothouse. A tall central mast holds multiple radar domes and communication antennas, while the upper deck carries a white tender and a bright yellow kayak. An American flag flies from the stern under a grey, overcast sky.

Straight Life

Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.

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