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.
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.
To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.
After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China
How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.
Great Lakes Cruising Story: Family, Failures & Perseverance
An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.
