
The Right Stuff: Chain Reaction
Steve Zimmerman goes over best practices for storing anchors while underway and broaches the controversial topic of anchor swivels.

Steve Zimmerman goes over best practices for storing anchors while underway and broaches the controversial topic of anchor swivels.


Steve Zimmerman’s espouses the virtues of an articulated rudder in his latest column “The Right Stuff”

If you are commissioning your own boat, it can be a challenge to prioritize your time. The late author and consultant Stephen Covey taught people how to manage their time by dividing the demands into four quadrants:

Some of us like lists, and “To Do” lists are often at the top of the….sorry…list. Many people confess to adding a completed item to
The little Willard was as prepared as Zimmerman Marine’s crew could make her. As we cleared the shallow waters of East River at 8:45 a.m.

Fuel is of little use if it can’t be safely and reliably stored and transported from the vessel’s tank to the equipment that craves it:

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.

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.