James Waters and his wife nearly purchased a 63-foot trawler. But the jump was too big for insurers. So they bought a smaller vessel and cruised far and wide, learned its many systems and earned sea time with the goal of a life as liveaboards on a proper trawler.
Powercat Alert: Aquila just debuted their 50 Yacht, a stunning boat that’s bound for private ownership and charter that’s pushing the boundaries of multihull design
This couple had the boat of their dreams, a Marlow 62, built for them to take on the Great Loop—which they completed in 2023. And they’re just getting started.
We’d like to recognize and congratulate those boaters who have completed the Great Loop in 2023.
Join us for an impressive in-water selection of new and pre-owned cruising powerboats, first-class education and demonstrations, the latest in marine products and services, and opportunities to share cruising adventures with fellow cruisers and industry experts.
Boaters nationwide, on all kinds of vessels, say new technology is making it easier than ever to work and homeschool from on board.
A few years ago, April and Rio DeGennaro had never heard of the Great Loop. But once they did, they never looked back.
These Loop veterans cruised north on their powercat to explore Canada’s lakes and historic canals.
Join us for an impressive in-water selection of new and pre-owned cruising powerboats, first-class education and demonstrations, the latest in marine products and services, and opportunities to share cruising adventures with fellow cruisers and industry experts.
A West Coast boating family discovers storied villages and easy camaraderie on New York’s Hudson River.
Outer Reef announces the 540, its second Adventure series model
Cruising the Down East Circle Route on a Krogen Express 52
Gift Ideas for Boaters 2025
Proportional throttle, soft docking, and joystick precision make docking a non-issue.
Proper fuel management is key to hassle-free, long-range power cruising.
A short film on the Western Flyer
The Omikron OT-60 is an elegant, Mediterranean island-hopper, and surprisingly more.
Smart, removable chocks for safer, clutter-free tender stowage.
The steel Doggersbank 67 Heritage recently launched at Altena shipyard in the Netherlands.
Abandoning ship should be a last resort, not a way to handle predictable challenges.
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