Diesel Outboards Gain Traction: Axopar 37 Trials with Cox CXO300 Diesel outboard engines are increasingly attracting attention across several boat segments. Recent trials installing twin Cox Powertrain CXO300 diesel outboards on an Axopar 37 illustrate the practical benefits and trade-offs of diesel propulsion for modern recreational and utility boats. Test Program and Sea Trials The … Read more

When Carter Richardson founded East Passage Boatwrights in Bristol, Rhode Island, in 2006, he set out to create a dedicated workshop where owners of traditional wooden watercraft could bring their boats for careful maintenance, refit work and full restorations. Over the years the shop built a reputation for workmanship and the ability to maintain, refit … Read more

Intrepid 400 CC I/O Diesel — Center Console Review Intrepid Powerboats answered a specific customer request by creating a diesel sterndrive center-console with joystick control: the Intrepid 400 CC I/O Diesel. Built in Florida, this 40-foot center-console blends practical offshore capability with comfortable day-boat amenities and modern control systems. The 400 CC I/O Diesel has … Read more

FPM-050 Fuel Polishing Module: Remove Water and Protect Your Diesel Fuel Condensation in diesel fuel tanks is a common source of trouble. When water collects in fuel, it creates an environment where bacteria and other contaminants can grow, leading to fuel breakdown, clogged filters, corrosion and poor engine performance. Regular fuel maintenance is essential to … Read more

Seidio OBEX Case: Rugged, Water-Resistant Protection for iPhone 5 and Galaxy S III The Seidio OBEX case offers focused protection for the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S III while preserving touchscreen responsiveness and audio clarity. Engineered to defend smartphones from everyday impacts and brief water exposure, the OBEX blends hard-shell materials with flexible … Read more

Autonomous Docking Arrives: Inside the Boston Whaler 405 Demonstration What was once considered cutting-edge for cars—self-parking—now has an analogue on the water. Brunswick Corporation is advancing autonomous docking with its system installed on the Boston Whaler 405, and a live media demonstration in New York last September made clear how quickly the technology is maturing. … Read more

Metan Marine: The Story of Mike Borrelli and Masterful Boat Restoration A large brown Labrador greets me in the parking lot of an unassuming industrial park in rural Lakeville, Massachusetts. From the outside, you would never guess this is the workshop of one of the country’s most respected boat restorers. Step into the compact showroom … Read more

If you’ve admired the original Bertram 31 but never had the time or patience to restore one, a modern answer has arrived. Bertram has partnered with yacht designer Michael Peters to create the Bertram 35, a contemporary recreation inspired by its famous predecessor. Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding in Thomaston, Maine, will construct two prototypes, with the first … Read more

Photos by Bob Grieser Tilghman Island: A Watermen’s Village on Maryland’s Eastern Shore When third-generation waterman Capt. Wade Murphy is asked, “What do people do around here?” his answer is plain and telling: “There isn’t a lot to do on Tilghman.” That understatement captures the island’s quiet appeal. Tilghman isn’t about neon-lit attractions or bustling … Read more

Dometic Mobile Power Solutions: Rethinking Power for Day Boats and Coastal Cruisers Over the past decade, many boaters have shifted the way they spend time on the water. Instead of long weekend or weeklong cruises, more owners now favor short outings—an afternoon at a sandbar or a day on the bay—returning to the dock by … Read more