Knowing When Its Time To Upgrade
July 31, 2012
It is always amazing to me how quickly marine electronics evolve. It seems that at every boat show there is something new, something better-while at
It is always amazing to me how quickly marine electronics evolve. It seems that at every boat show there is something new, something better-while at
Growlers is in the water! We are just now stepping into the various projects that will transform her from a working commercial boat into a
The first thing that struck me when Growler arrived was the absence of holes on the foredeck. The builder had securely bolted a beefy Butler Marine platform
The end of the season is upon us, miles and hours piled on the new boat we looked so forward to, yet somehow never quite
LOOKING BACK ON IT, THE SIGNS WERE CLASSIC. WE’D MADE OUR WAY DOWN ONE PATH, only to find our needs had changed when we got
Boomer lies heavily against my side, pushing me into the side of the hull as she stretches her length across the V-berth. Laurene is quietly
When I thought about what we wanted on the new Growler, a bulletproof fuel system was at the top of the list. I’ve been on
At the end of the Bahamas Pokie Run, we found ourselves on Growler in South Florida, 1,000 miles from home. We’d had a marvelous time
Friends. It gave me goose bumps to see the view stretched out behind Growler ‘s transom. There were trawlers of all shapes and sizes in
One event of the day holds special significance when I’m on a boat. Having a great cup of coffee in the morning makes all the
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
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.
