
Getting it Together
Great Lakes Cruising Story: Family, Failures & Perseverance


Despite the best-laid plans, nothing on a boat ever goes how it’s supposed to go, even when expectations are low.

The Great Lakes offer some of the most beautiful cruising anywhere. With the combination of world-class cities and small villages, you could spend a lifetime exploring these irresistible ports of call. (Or find one you love and never leave!)

Boats are allowed to dump their toilets into the St. Lawrence River, but that’s about to change. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency determined that a

A weekend boating accident in the Great Lakes region led investigators to arrest a 32-year-old skipper who now faces alcohol-related charges.

The northern reaches of Lake Huron, from the Mackinac Bridge to Drummond Island, boast some of the finest…
We get lots of inquiries from couples who want to share their experiences in the pages of PMM. The stories come from all over the world

AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.

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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.

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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.