
The Sound of Silence
When the author grew tired of running a noisy genset while at anchor in his Selene 60, he installed a solar array.

When the author grew tired of running a noisy genset while at anchor in his Selene 60, he installed a solar array.

Researchers have built entire careers “discovering” stuff that we boaters already know.

British sculptor Glyn Foulkes keeps the art of crafting vessel figureheads alive.

Robert Beebe inspired legions of long-distance cruisers, and continues to do so today.

Our Duffy 37 needed more storage. Here’s how we solved that problem and more.

Since deciding on a used Fleming 55, this couple are realizing their passagemaking aspirations while cruising the Australian coast.

The average trawler owner keeps his boat for around three years. Why not share the cost and work?

When these Kadey-Krogen owners decided to refit their 48 for living aboard, the skipper had to adjust to the architect, and vice versa.

Only those skippers with a taste for misfortune fail to follow boating’s superstitions.

Buddy boating can be a great experience, as long as everyone understands its limitations.

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.

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

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

A Down East icon provides inspiration for this gentlemanly cruiser.

We follow the path of explorers who ran the Northwest Passage over a century ago, but our journey is a lot more fun

We can spend years planning for a bucket-list trip and then life gets in the way. Go now.