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A Turn for the Better

Knowing the ins and outs of hydraulic or electronic steerage systems can make it a lot easier to solve dead-helm problems.

Easy Lifting

Windlasses can be incredibly robust and extremely reliable, given a little care and the proper installation.

Time-Out for Teak

To keep your brightwork in Bristol condition, use a two-part, liquid-based cleansing system, followed by a sealer.

The 90% Toolkit

Nearly all jobs on a boat can be done with
a relatively small assortment of tools.

House Call

Let’s say you have an older diesel engine and want to gauge the state of its health. Before you spend a lot of money on

Gearhead: And The Survey Says… Nothing

Far too many professionals in the marine industry are guilty of failing to provide to customers intelligible, plainspoken language that supports their observations, analyses and reports.

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Living off the Grid

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.

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Bridging the Journey

America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association has been helping boaters complete the ultimate voyage for a quarter century.

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Making Memories

The steel-hull Nightfall, designed by William Garden, connects generations of this family through a love of cruising.

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A Pacific Northwest Powercat Pioneer

Larry Graf, the founder, designer and lead engineer of Aspen Power Catamarans, talks about Aspen’s proa hull designs and adventure cruising on his own creations from the Arctic to the Sea of Cortez.

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Shape-Shifter

With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.

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North by Northwest

This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.

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