Hot Take
April 26, 2023
A look at smart fire prevention tips, as well as how to be prepared in case a fire gains the upper hand on your boat.
A look at smart fire prevention tips, as well as how to be prepared in case a fire gains the upper hand on your boat.
In 2016 two Harbor Pilots risked their lives to maintain control of their vessel as it was engulfed in flames. The IMO awarded them IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. See video of the fire here.
Vietnam veteran Tony Veasey used all of his savings from retirement to buy a 41-foot Hatteras, but during his first day on the water in
The Australian navy patrol boat HMAS Bundaberg became engulfed in flames yesterday during maintenance work in a Brisbane dry dock.
The Navy, Coast Guard and good Samaritan boaters teamed up last week to rescue two people from a burning boat about 17 miles west of Point Loma, California.
A fire destroyed four boats and left several boaters stranded on the docks of the Rhode Island Yacht Club in Cranston late Saturday night.
Christmas lights left on overnight may have caused a fire that destroyed a 57-foot Chris Craft Constellation docked at a San Diego marina. Sea Siesta,
The year was 1975, the ship, and Israeli Navy 65- foot Swift boat, patrolling Haifa Bay in northern Israel. Time: early afternoon hours. Sea conditions:
In the January issue of The Newsletter, I discussed alarm systems that typically reside on the engine: low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, and exhaust
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
Video Podcast
If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.
A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.
Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.
Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.
After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.
A Titan of Marine Journalism
Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.
Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.
