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
Helmsman launches its 46 Pilothouse, a new flagship for the long-distance trawler yacht builder.
Diesel Flow Meter for Boats: Real-Time Fuel Insights
North Pacific Yachts rings in its 20th year with an all-new flagship.
A semicustom power cruiser with long-range capability.
Great Loop Fleet 2024: AGLCA’s Official Completion List
Safehaven Marine’s T-2000 Voyager packs a 50-knot punch into a surprisingly smooth ride.
Pro Tips for a Lasting Finish
Talking maritime medical emergency management with Dr. Robert Leviton.
Building a boat that’s “good enough” for light use is not good enough for real cruising.
Full-Time Cruising in a Trawler: 62,000 Miles of Adventure
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