
Canvas Care Essentials
Don’t let folks judge your boat by its covers. Here’s how to bring old vinyl back to spec.

Don’t let folks judge your boat by its covers. Here’s how to bring old vinyl back to spec.

That is the question, and it vexes all trawler lovers—especially at boat-show time.

A great varnishing job is a blend of smart preparation and time-sensitive application. Here’s the right way to do it.

Smart maintenance will ensure that nasty stenches can’t collect in the bilge.

Gelcoat, like everything else on the boat, needs smart maintenance on a regular schedule.

This old-school system for managing maintenance tasks still holds up today.

To navigate a bridge safely, do your homework and proceed with caution.

Compact Dehumidifier for Boats

Groundings often happen in the places we think we know. These are the reasons why.

This world-cruising expedition yacht is the result of an evolution that began in 2008 with the first Nordhavn 86.

Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.

Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.

Nathan and Lindsay of the 71 Percent—the can’t stop, won’t stop power cruisers—completed a “wrong way” crossing of the Pacific Ocean.

An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.

A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.

A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.

AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.