Sea Trial Report: Helmsman 43E Pilothouse
June 24, 2025
The semi-displacement, full-keel Helmsman 43E Pilothouse does just what a trawler is supposed to: She goes the distance.
The semi-displacement, full-keel Helmsman 43E Pilothouse does just what a trawler is supposed to: She goes the distance.
The 77-foot Van der Valk Explorer Felis is a long-range cruiser with transatlantic capability.
Nordhavn’s N625 puts a subtle, updated spin on its venerable N60.
The Doggersbank 77 Offshore is the biggest-ever owner-operated vessel from the esteemed badge, with an eco-friendly power system.
On the eve of 75 years in boatbuilding, Holland-based Linssen Yachts continues to craft classically styled, full-displacement vessels.
Husk, a classic trawler, has modern features and amenities in a traditional package.
Seattle Yachts is bringing back the SeaPiper 35—now the SeaPiper 37—a trawler for cruisers who know exactly what they want.
Hull No. 18 of the series summered in the Pacific Northwest and will continue on a six-year, around-the-world trip in the spring.
A former North Atlantic scallop dragger undergoes an extensive refit for its new life of leisure.
The new North Pacific 450 Pilothouse trawler offers an updated alternative to the NP45 with a modern flair.
Island time is great, except in an emergency. This medevac service is for boaters who need help fast.
Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.
A Down East icon provides inspiration for this gentlemanly cruiser.
We follow the path of explorers who ran the Northwest Passage over a century ago, but our journey is a lot more fun
We can spend years planning for a bucket-list trip and then life gets in the way. Go now.
Splashing later this year.
Karly and Evan Nietzel—aka YouTube’s @Navigating Nietzels—tailored their careers for remote work after buying a trawler, moving onboard and completing the Great Loop. Along with their pup, Ripley, they’re just getting started.
This aluminum vessel’s throwback design belies its modern systems, all installed for a Great Loop cruise.
The three-stateroom, semidisplacement model has a range of power options and a low air draft.
A solar-power system on our classic trawler lets us spend time moored or anchored with more than enough juice to meet our energy needs.
