Tamer Of Chaos
Some people in the marine industry are low profile, seldom seen outside of the boat show circuit. Yet some of them are key players in
Some people in the marine industry are low profile, seldom seen outside of the boat show circuit. Yet some of them are key players in
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
Four years ago we published a concept article on catamaran-style trawlers (PMM, Fall ’97). Author Graham Pfister explored the possibilities and advantages of a cruising
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
An armada of PDQ’s power cats tackles high winds and rough seas on Lake Ontario, 33 locks on New York’s canal system and the mighty
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

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

The OTG 20 takes shape as a timeless passagemaker drawn from commercial logic and Dutch heritage.