COVER STORY
Home, at Sea
CRN’s latest launch embodies architectural details that let all aboard appreciate their natural surroundings.
By Diane M. Byrne • Photography courtesy of CRN

Lead Line
Supply and Demand

FYI
Pain in the Tax, Cruising to the Afterlife, and more

Latest & Greatest
Dr. Shrink REBAG kit, Carol Parrott International nautical window boxes, and Dutton’s Nautical Navigation

Maintenance Q&A
Explaining keel coolers, removing varnish from fiberglass, and more

Electronics
Between NOAA, big vendors, and seat-of-the-pants hydrographers, we’re living in chart-happy times; plus Q&A, KVH SSAS eTrac, Sea Tel ‘04 Series TV system, and King-Dome stabilized TV

Megayachts
Salty Explorer, plus Down the Ways

Sportfishing Digest
The crew of Go Fisch do more than go fish—they attract a nationwide television audience

SPECIAL MEGAYACHT SECTION
The Giant Experience By Kim Kavin
Exclusive: Despite her 247-foot length, Giant feels more like a cozy cruiser than a mammoth megayacht.

Inner Indulgences By Elizabeth Ginns Britten
With decors ranging from sophisticated to psychedelic, these four yachts showcase the range of styles that today’s owners are asking for.

Sense and Splendor By Diane M. Byrne
Sure, the 192-foot Capri emphasizes safety and eco-friendliness, but the master bathtub will grab your attention.

Fabulous Fabrications By Capt. Ken Kreisler
When custom yards need help managing the myriad details of creating stunning yacht interiors, they call on J.S. Westhoff & Co.

Sign of the Times By Capt. Bill Pike
How one company can teach you to protect yourself and your boat from unwanted guests and yes, even terrorists.

FEATURES
Building a Legacy By Capt. Patrick Sciacca
Exclusive: An owner-builder relationship that spans generations leads to the creation of the custom 65-foot Ryco Castabar.

Mary Johnstone’s Motorboat By Ben Ellison
The couple behind the “J” in J Boats aims for another megahit with the Down-East-style MJM 34Z.

Northern Light By Alan Harper
Exclusive: Known for building some of the best-handling sportboats in Europe, Windy brings its 58 Zephyros to the States.

Second Generation By Richard Thiel
The newest Marquis proves that Carver is a world-class yacht builder.