Winners of the “Real Boats, Real Boaters” Photo Contest Our “Real Boats, Real Boaters Photo Contest” drew images that captured the beauty, atmosphere and human moments found on the water. From foggy New England mornings to tropical shores, the judges selected five winning images from 135 entries — each reflecting a distinct point of view … Read more
Cruisers Cantius 42 The Cruisers Cantius 42 is a fresh replacement for the Cantius 41, though the two share little more than a name. Debuted at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the 42 presents a distinct European profile compared with the older express-style model. Inside, the galley has been moved up and recessed aft … Read more
Tragic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning on a Boat: The Story of Andy and What Boaters Need to Know Cassi Free, a mother from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, faced a nightmare no parent should endure when her 9-year-old son, Andy, crawled to the stern of their boat, lost consciousness and fell into the water. Although the official cause … Read more
Maryland Boat Shops Donate Thousands of N95 Masks and Gloves to Support COVID-19 Response Two Maryland boat shops stepped up to help their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating large supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE). Pasadena Boat Works and Weaver Boat Works contributed thousands of N95 respirator masks and boxes of nitrile gloves … Read more
Upgrading Your Boat Alternator: How to Size and Choose the Right Unit When you increase the size of a boat’s battery bank or switch to a different battery chemistry, the engine alternator often needs an upgrade to match the batteries’ charging requirements. Selecting the correct alternator is not simply a matter of choosing the highest-amp … Read more
Northern Bay 36: A Practical, Comfortable Lobster Boat Designed for Performance When John Hutchins launched Downeast Boats and Composites in Penobscot, Maine in the early 1990s, one of his first projects was the creation of hull and deck molds for a 36-foot lobster boat drawn by noted designer Spencer Lincoln. The resulting Northern Bay 36 … Read more
Marine electronics evolve at a breakneck pace. New products debut every season, and it’s easy to fall behind if you’re not watching the market. If you’re considering an upgrade or a full system replacement, focus on three areas where recent advances deliver clear benefits for boat owners: integration with power systems, remote monitoring and control, … Read more
Peter and Norma Stanford: Saving New York’s South Street Seaport In 1967, New York City nearly lost the last vestiges of its historic maritime district in lower Manhattan. Peter and Norma Stanford left their uptown jobs and devoted themselves to founding the South Street Seaport Museum, rescuing dozens of historic vessels, buildings, and maritime artifacts … Read more
Gill North America Launches Coast Foul-Weather Gear for Men and Women Gill North America has introduced the Coast line of foul-weather gear, created to protect boaters and outdoor enthusiasts from wind, spray and rain while remaining comfortable and visible in challenging conditions. The collection includes a highly breathable jacket and matching trousers that combine practical … Read more
Coming of Age With her first Social Security deposit cleared, Kathleen Casey-Kirschling is ready to spend more time cruising aboard First Boomer, the restored Grand Banks 42 Classic she and her husband Patrick bought a decade ago as their retirement boat. Casey-Kirschling, born one second after midnight on Jan. 1, 1946, has been celebrated as … Read more