By Kevin Koenig | Posted October 2011
These days it seems like nearly everyone is talking about going green. Some people are going all out, living in solar-powered homes and driving hybrid cars, while others require a...
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By Alyssa Haak | Posted October 2011
BenettiStraight-Up NewBenetti launches its first vertical-bow yacht. It’s a story that’s been told a thousand times: An owner decides to design a megayacht that will suit his...
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Photo by Josh BurnsMotoring away from the Marina Del Rey launch ramp. Only 140 miles to go.California ScreamingJet Skiing from Los Angeles to San Diego Was a Once-in-a-Lifetime...
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By | Posted September 2011
Question: The boys at the Ko Olina harbor are having a heated discussion concerning motor oil. Since Costco hit town, we’ve all been able to buy Chevron 15W-40 Delo...
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By Alyssa Haak | Posted September 2011
Make friends on the docks by having the best-stocked bar.Breuckelen DistillingLocally Distilled GinLocal distilleries are popping up across the country and are turning out high-...
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By | Posted September 2011
Anyone looking for an exceptionally smooth and sturdy ride while exploring the oceans of the world should definitely check out Queensland’s latest offering. The 55’s catamaran...
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By Jason Y. Wood | Posted September 2011
Henriques Yachts, reacting to customer feedback, realized that a serious fishing machine that is relatively inexpensive to operate, would do well in today’s boating market. So it...
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By Jason Y. Wood | Posted September 2011
Marlow is currently overhauling its popular 61-series hull to create a long-range cruiser the company hopes will dominate its class. The MK2 features two large staterooms that...
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Starting a boat trip with a ride in a Dodge pickup is odd perhaps. But then, the tour it facilitated sorta set the tone for the rest of that sunny day this past April. Vice...
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By | Posted September 2011
Even well-made splices in wiring can wick up moisture, especially if they are in a boat’s bilge. Wicking, of course, can cause corrosion, prematurely ruin a splice, and...
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By Text and Photos... | Posted September 2011
How do life-long cruising sailors switch from a much-loved Beneteau 423 to a Marlow 57E motoryacht after just three months of boat shopping? We aren’t entirely sure...
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By | Posted September 2011
Exclusive: Huckins 44Offshore fishermen know that the best boats for their needs combine power and seaworthiness. With innovative technology alongside vintage styling, the...
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By Tim Bartlett | Posted September 2011
For boaters who don’t go far from the coast, a Pay-As-You-Go Weather Receiver: Get a day’s worth of weather data on your plotter for $5...
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By Eric Colby | Posted September 2011
In this less-than-perfect economy, many people are keeping their current boats and upgrading them in various ways. One smart investment to improve your comfort and your boat...
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By Kevin Koenig | Posted September 2011
Kadey-Krogen 48 AESome things are nonnegotiable when you’re in the market for a transatlantic-capable cruiser. Of course, you’re going to need exceptional range, but safety and...
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By | Posted September 2011
September 2011 Brokerage ads
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By Kevin Koenig | Posted September 2011
Mountains to the Sea: Ten Years After 9/11, The BTB Mako Rodeo Keeps Alive The Memory Of One Victim.
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By Kevin Koenig | Posted September 2011
Exclusive: Darwin 86'Maybe your goal is to find the ‘‘New World’’ as Christopher Columbus did. Maybe your goals are more modest, exploring the coastline of a foreign country la...
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By Tim Bartlett | Posted September 2011
Passagemakers can find different sources for WX information as their voyage progresses and adjust their plans based on current data.
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By Kevin Koenig | Posted September 2011
Exclusive: Princess V72
While Kate Middleton may own the spotlight for now, she will soon have to compete with another British Princess who may even surpass...
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Capt. Patti Moore stood next to me at the flying-bridge helm and urged me to navigate the 42-foot Grand Banks Paper Moon closer to Mile Marker 16.
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By Kevin Koenig | Posted September 2011
Exclusive: Sarnico Yachts Spider 46Sarnico Yachts is under new management: a team comprised of Marc-Udo Broich and James Michael Ryan, the men in charge of Maestro Yachts. The new...
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By Jason Y. Wood | Posted September 2011
Simrad lets you tinker with 99 percent of the unit’s functionality without touching knobs or buttons...
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By Jason Y. Wood | Posted September 2011
“It’s only an island if you look at it from the water.” —Chief Martin Brody, JawsThere’s something to be said for surrounding yourself with water for as far as the eye can see....
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By | Posted September 2011
PMY Classified Advertising — September 2011
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By | Posted August 2011
When working in tight spaces with a cordless drill and stainless steel fasteners, here’s a helpful trick. If you can’t hold the fastener with one hand and the drill...
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