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Northwest

One For The Road

I COULDN’T HELP BEING EXCITED, AND CONCERNED. WE WERE driving north on Interstate 5 toward Bellingham, Washington, for the boating challenge of a lifetime. It

Lituya Bay

Here we are aboard Ursa Major-a 65-foot North Sea trawler rolling softly in gentle Pacific swells a mile off Lituya Bay on Alaska’s south central coast.

Sophisticated Luxury

Peter Whiting was showing off. No question about it. From the lower helm of the Northwest 45, he set the single engine at idle, turned

New Boat Intros for January

Many of us can’t wait to arrive to the early 2009 shows and check out what’s new. John gives us a preview of what we’ll

Replace, Refurbish, Or Retire?

With boating involvement stretching back to the early 1950s, I’ve reached a point when I often ponder how much longer I’ll be able to enjoy

A side three-quarter view of a large, rugged expedition trawler named "PAUL JOHANSEN" cruising through calm open water. The vessel features a dark blue hull creating a white wake at the bow, paired with a cream-colored superstructure and a high pilothouse. A tall central mast holds multiple radar domes and communication antennas, while the upper deck carries a white tender and a bright yellow kayak. An American flag flies from the stern under a grey, overcast sky.

Straight Life

Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.

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