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In Build: Leopard 40PC

July 13, 2022

Following in the footsteps of its predecessors—the Leopard 46PC and 53PC—the 40PC aims to incorporate speed and seafaring capabilities without sacrificing comfort and elegance.

Rethinking the Cat

May 28, 2019

Zurn Yacht Design and New England Boatworks team up on a radical new catamaran concept that’s ideal for island time.

Aspen at Sea: Testing The Flagship, 40-Foot C120

May 10, 2016

Cruising through a confused chop of 2 to 3 feet, the Aspen C120 didn’t pound, pitch, or roll. In fact, her ride was eerily smooth and quiet.

Industry Q&A: Who Is The Customer For Multihull Cruisers?

November 24, 2015

PassageMaker’s former Editor-in-Chief Peter Swanson recently had a conversation with Stuart Hegerstrom, founder and director of The Powercat Company, builder of the Horizon line of

Horizon PC52 Maximizes the Cat’s Virtues, Minimizes the Vices

November 24, 2015

Horizon Power Catamarans would like all of you hardcore cruisers to set aside your preconceptions about multihull cruising boats for just a moment and consider a power cat for your next boat.

Better than One: Leopard 39 Power Cat

August 24, 2012

The U.S. Navy understands the strains created when they put a large crew in a small space, and that’s why sailors go through a series

A Rare Breed Of Cat

July 11, 2012

From kayak to megayacht, all boating is about connecting with nature and cementing the bonds of family and friendship through shared adventure. The Leopard 37

The July/August 2026 magazine cover of Passagemaker featuring a bright orange expedition yacht near a glacier in Greenland, alongside a photo of a man in a red patterned shirt and sunglasses, set against a backdrop of arctic mountains and icebergs.

Emotional Rescue

Bearings from the Editor’s Desk

A classic white flybridge trawler yacht anchored in a calm body of water with a dark-furred dog peeking over the bow railing, set against a background of colorful autumn trees.

The Dog Who Wouldn’t

Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.

A flat vector illustration of a medical doctor in a white lab coat and stethoscope treating a seated patient on the deck of a boat marked with a medical cross, floating on dark blue water under a pale yellow sky.

Keeping Yourself Shipshape

Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.

A detailed view inside a boat's lazarette showing the hydraulic steering assembly, rudder post, inverter, and overhead marine plumbing.

When the Boat Won’t Listen

Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.

Selene Yachts 52 Ocean Explorer

A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.

A close-up of a boat's helm at night, showing glowing green and blue electronic navigation screens and radar displays, with blurry city lights visible through the window in the background.

Pro Boat Handling: Timing the Tide

When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.

A wide, eye-level shot of a small, white wooden fishing boat named "DAMIEN I NICE" cruising through a calm harbor, leaving a gentle wake in the foreground. A single fisherman sits at the stern near the outboard tiller. In the background, a bustling marina is packed with dozens of docked sailboats and white vendor tents along the waterfront, bordered by a dense hillside of European-style apartment buildings under a clear blue sky.

Dash of Salt: Now We’re Talking

Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.

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.

When Minutes Matter

Island time is great, except in an emergency. This medevac service is for boaters who need help fast.

A high-angle, eye-level shot looking toward the bow cabin of a large white trawler yacht docked in a marina. A worker in dark blue clothes stands atop the cabin roof structure, using a long-handled brush to scrub the fiberglass surface next to a yellow water hose. The boat features a forward-slanted windshield with multiple wipers, a dark wood-planked foredeck, and stainless steel railings. Other luxury yachts are closely docked on either side under a bright, partly cloudy blue sky.

Stain Masters

Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.

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