What Awaits Around the Next Bend
Couple sails deep into Central America “Around the Next Bend,” ($18.50, Katchor Enterprises, 2008) by Bernie Katchor recounts the extensive cruising life and the seven-month river and coastal…
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Late-Night Incident Dashes Cruise Ship Passengers’ Plans
A collision with a submerged object may have re-opened a repaired keel area and sank the 47-foot cruiser. The weather had not been kind to Paul and Helen…
Thimble Islands, Connecticut: Scenic Harbor Island Getaway
The Thimble Islands are a scenic cluster of pink granite islets off the Connecticut coast, clustered around the friendly harbor village of Stony Creek. Favored by boaters and…
Walter Cronkite: From Navy Sailor to Iconic News Anchor
Walter Cronkite: Anchorman and Passionate Sailor Walter Cronkite, long known as “the most trusted man in America,” is remembered not only for his steady presence at the CBS…
Sole Survivor Speaks Out: Still Haunted by Ordeal
In his recently released book, Nick Schuyler recounts the tragedy that claimed the lives of his three friends Nick Schuyler, the lone survivor of the widely publicized February…
New vs Used: How to Decide What’s Right for You
How to Buy the Right Boat: A Practical Guide Regardless of a boat’s age, an informed approach will save you time, money and headache. The current market favors…
Engine Room: Inboards vs I/O Boat Engines
Advances in Marine Diesel and Gas Inboard/Sterndrive Engines Technology for diesel and gasoline inboard and sterndrive propulsion experienced a major leap in 2012, with manufacturers introducing lighter, more…
Practical Small Boat Plans for Uncertain Times
When I first saw the evocative photograph of the compact, diesel-powered Down Easter featured on this month’s cover, I knew it had to run in the magazine. The…
Si-Tex NavStar MFDs Marine Chartplotter and Fishfinder Displays
Si-Tex’s NavStar series brings advanced navigation and situational awareness to a compact, user-friendly package. The NavStar 10 (10-inch) and NavStar 12 (12-inch) multifunction displays combine radar, sonar, chart…
Nordic Tug 39 Flybridge: Specs, Features and Performance
Nordic Tugs has introduced an updated version of its popular 39-footer, now featuring a lower-profile flybridge with a redesigned helm and an intuitive joystick-style docking control. The new…
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