Coast Guard Expedition Locates Wreck of 1942 Grumman Duck on Greenland Ice Cap An air-sea rescue mission that became one of World War II’s most dramatic and tragic episodes appears to have a long-awaited resolution. Researchers now say they have identified the crash site of a Coast Guard J2F-4 Grumman Duck that went down on … Read more

John Aurelio Garau: Dana Point Sailor, Lifeguard and Worldly Adventurer For more than three decades John Aurelio Garau called a slip on F Dock at Dana Point Harbor home. There he kept Salome, his 27-foot Erickson sailboat, and lived a life that, after age 60, resembled an endless summer of surfing, sailing, scuba diving and … Read more

From the Cradle to the Grave: The Ed Coffin Photography Collection at the Penobscot Marine Museum The Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine, presents “From the Cradle to the Grave: Mining the Ed Coffin Collection,” an exhibition of maritime photography highlighting ship launches, wrecks and the visual history of New England sailing vessels. The Penobscot … Read more

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