Holding It Together
February 10, 2026
Your boat and its systems are composed of a wide variety of fasteners.
Your boat and its systems are composed of a wide variety of fasteners.
There is no stopping it. Here are some tips to mitigate the problem.
A watermaker will provide plenty of the most important human necessity.
Yup—your boat has them, and they’re constantly feeding, sometimes to the point that you can step aboard and find your batteries drained.
When troubleshooting problems with liquefied petroleum gas, safety always has to come first.
Proper wiring and crimping can prevent voltage drop and ensure that everything turns on when it should.
Understanding power distribution can help you make smarter choices when adding equipment.
The problem was easy to see. Figuring out the solution was another matter.
Think you’ll always remember to return later to finalize the installation? Think again.
A spray can and a light touch can keep those horses looking ready for a derby.
The three-stateroom, semidisplacement model has a range of power options and a low air draft.
A solar-power system on our classic trawler lets us spend time moored or anchored with more than enough juice to meet our energy needs.
America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association has been helping boaters complete the ultimate voyage for a quarter century.
The steel-hull Nightfall, designed by William Garden, connects generations of this family through a love of cruising.
Larry Graf, the founder, designer and lead engineer of Aspen Power Catamarans, talks about Aspen’s proa hull designs and adventure cruising on his own creations from the Arctic to the Sea of Cortez.
With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.
It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.
Remembering Lifelong Marine Journalist Chris Caswell
A Master of Quiet Cruising
This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.
