Q&A: Swinging on the Hook, Halyard Shackles & Cruising Preparedness
September 16, 2021
Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds on the water.
Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds on the water.
Whether hauling out annually or less often, follow this haul-out game plan to get the most from your time “on the hard.”
A great varnishing job is a blend of smart preparation and time-sensitive application. Here’s the right way to do it.
We love engine mounts, perhaps the hardest-working hardware in your engine room. Here’s how to make sure they love you back.
Chances are your fenders are, or at some point in the future will become, a mess. Here’s how to handle it.
Here’s how to restore your water tank or tanks to like-new condition, with minimal effort.
Our experts have spoken. Here are the top “canned goods” you should be stocking on board.
A failing potable-water hose can present a sticky situation. Here’s the tell.
Using the correct fasteners for different applications can prevent onboard problems.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China
How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.
Great Lakes Cruising Story: Family, Failures & Perseverance
An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.
Boats designed with these appendages, as well as retrofitted models, enjoy a wealth of benefits.
Oftentimes, we go overboard when trying to please everyone.
A Scandinavian-Style Passagemaker
With the N46 Mark II, Nordhavn reimagines the first model the brand’s founders ever designed entirely on their own.
A conversation with Trawlers Great Lakes
