An old clinker-built fishing boat surges through a following sea and wind off the northern New England coast. The helmsman, wearing a red hat, leans with the motion as the bow thuds into the next wave; passengers brace along the cockpit coaming. Fishing gear—an unmistakable harpoon, a barrel float and a tub of line—crowds the … Read more

Florida Manatee Crisis: A Story of Loss and a Hopeful Rescue Florida has experienced an unusually deadly year for manatees. According to Dr. Billy Gunnels, a Professor of Animal Behavior at Florida Gulf Coast University, more than 1,000 manatees died in Florida in 2021, marking a grim milestone for the state’s marine wildlife. Amid this … Read more

There was something immediately familiar about the Albemarle 31 DC when I first saw it at the United States Powerboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland. The dramatic wraparound windshield called to mind Albemarle’s earlier 32 Express, while the nearly broken sheerline echoed signature elements of the builder’s design language. Those cues are unmistakable, but the 31 … Read more

John St. Hilaire’s Down East Lobster Yacht Thorobred: A Piece of Maine Craftsmanship The story of Thorobred, a Maine-built Down East lobster yacht owned by John St. Hilaire, reads like an unexpected evolution from tradition to modern performance. Conceived to echo the classic 43-foot wooden lobster boats of his youth, Thorobred ultimately emerged as a … Read more

If viral videos could carry a scent, this one would have smelled like an out-of-control party at 3 a.m. When the footage circulated widely in July 2017, millions of viewers reacted with disgust and outrage. The video showed a group of men dragging a live shark by its tail behind a powerboat off the coast … Read more

A cruising couple got the boat they wanted: a Maine-built lobster yacht finished in Connecticut, tailored for slow, comfortable cruising. Jim Long pilots Nancy Ann past a partially submerged log — one of the remnants of Tropical Storm Irene in the lower Connecticut River — on a late-season afternoon run. A retired project engineer, Long … Read more

Quick B3 Nautic Boiler: Reliable Marine Hot Water System The Quick B3 Nautic Boiler is a compact marine hot-water heater designed to deliver dependable, trouble-free hot water on board. Built with corrosion resistance and efficient insulation in mind, the B3 is intended for boatowners who need a durable, space-conscious solution for their onboard hot-water needs. … Read more

Owens Yacht Co. Flagship Cruiser: Big-Yacht Luxury for Everyday Boaters Advertised as “big-yacht luxury,” the 35-foot Flagship Cruiser from Owens Yacht Co. represented an accessible path to comfortable, well-appointed boating. Buyers in that era could acquire one for a payment plan of just $250 a month, a price point the company emphasized to highlight the … Read more

Weego N-Series Portable Jump Starters: Features, Models, and Practical Advice The Weego N-Series is a line of compact, portable jump starters designed for motorists and outdoor enthusiasts who want reliable, easy-to-use battery backup. These units combine jump-start capability with convenient charging for phones and devices, plus built-in lighting and intuitive clamp indicators. The N-Series offers … Read more

The U.S. Coast Guard commended five boaters rescued this spring after their 60-foot motoryacht sank in the Gulf of Alaska, praising the crew’s preparedness and calm response. The crew’s equipment and training helped the Coast Guard execute what officials called a textbook rescue. Owner Tom Alexander, 54, and the crew of the Nordic Mistress, a … Read more