In my many decades of working on boats, it is quite possible that the most reliable tool i have ever carried is not actually a tool at all; its my little black book.
Like the proverbial tail wagging the dog, a $50 solenoid can stop a $3,000 windlass from raising the anchor or prevent the engine from starting. Knowing how these simple devices work may save your cruise.
Nigel Calder is back from cruising the coast of Ireland and he’s getting ready to teach our diesel engine seminar at TrawlerFest-Bay Bridge Marina, which
Smart maintenance can head off air-conditioner problems before a boat loses its cool.
Come join us at Trawlerfest in sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at the Bahia Mar Hotel & Marina from February 24-28th, 2026. This is the premiere
This 2,900-mile East Coast cruise aboard a refitted Grand Banks 47 evolved into a gourmand adventure.
The Offshore 70 is the latest model to splash from the builder’s CE Series that also includes 65-, 68- and 72-foot models.
The Hemingway cooler from Australia-based Business & Pleasure Co.
Viva La France!
Bahamas Air Ambulance with Tropic Air’s Anthony Marinello
As NOAA officially transitions into a new digital era, it’s screen time, all the time.
October 2025 Letter from the Editor
She’s slated to travel 2,500 nautical miles at 8 knots in comfort and safety.
