Lucky Ducks
December 1, 2022
Our small crew faced massive seas and myriad mechanical issues on a Hawaii-to-Alaska voyage aboard a Diesel Duck 462.
Our small crew faced massive seas and myriad mechanical issues on a Hawaii-to-Alaska voyage aboard a Diesel Duck 462.
Boatyard trips are a necessary part of ownership to keep your vessel safe and sound, as well as to protect the value of your investment.
Prepping a boat for bluewater travel is an order of magnitude more challenging than typical weekend boating or even coastal cruising.
Users can now monitor the charging system in realtime and manage charging programs from their smartphones.
A refit is a smart time to check batteries, connectors and cables.
A low-tech alternative to holding tanks and treatment, “composting” makes the best of a stinky situation.
A larger pump doesn’t necessarily mean a better system, make sure you are set up to keep your boat afloat.
I was already inclined to try Firefly Oasis AGMs, and the switch from two conventional 8D AGMs to a four Firefly bank naturally led me to rethink Gizmo’s battery storage, cabling, charging, and monitoring systems.
While Doppler effect is a seasoned and fairly well known concept, I suspect that its sudden and intriguing arrival to marine electronics is going to effect change.
For years, John Brice and his family have cruised the waters of British Columbia in a variety of powerboats, enjoying every moment afloat in one
The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.
All the right things, in all the right places.
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
