
Style and Substance
The Deep Water Korvet50CLR has a tough, no-nonsense exterior with inviting, warm living spaces.

The Deep Water Korvet50CLR has a tough, no-nonsense exterior with inviting, warm living spaces.

Back Cove’s first outboard-powered offering adds punch to a classic profile.


The Marlow Explorer 75E Command Bridge showcases a variety of advanced construction techniques.

The Palm Beach 45 gives an owner new confidence in offshore cruising.


Throughout my time working with boats, people have asked me to assign a definition to the word “yacht,” and I’ve always struggled to find a

Beneteau launched the first Swift Trawler, a 34-footer, in 2010. Since then, with more than 350 boats built, the line has grown to include 44- and 50-foot models. And now the 30.

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.

As I sped across the flat-calm waters of Howe Sound, not far from Coastal Craft’s home port of British Columbia, I felt like I was drivin’ a big, broad-shouldered, bluewater-capable, all-aluminum motoryacht while kicked back in cushy comfort.

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

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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.

Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.

Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.

After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.

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Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.

Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.