There are two deeply evocative moments aboard the classic William Hand–designed motorsailer Guildive. The first is when you crouch on the cabin sole to study the original teak planks: the smell of sea salt, the soft sheen worn by nearly 80 years at sea, every nick and hollow a small history of voyages and weather. … Read more

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, choosing a financially stable insurer and a well-prepared marina has become more important than ever. Changing weather patterns and stronger storms are increasing the risk to boats, so owners need to know how marinas prepare, what insurance actually covers, and how to minimize damage before a storm hits. Global … Read more

Filter The Gen-Kleen II from Centek Industries is a compact, purpose-built exhaust filter designed for marine generators and onboard gensets. It captures hydrocarbons and other pollutants from generator exhaust discharge so only clean water is returned overboard, helping eliminate the oily sheen that can form around a boat while its generator is running. That combination … Read more

Trawlerfest Joins the 2022 Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show, May 17–21 Passagemaker magazine’s Trawlerfest will be a featured partner of the 2022 Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show, taking place May 17–21 in Anacortes, Washington. The collaboration brings together a long-running cruising-focused educational series and one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier destination boat events, creating a … Read more

In previous columns we examined how ground tackle works, different anchoring techniques and how to choose a safe anchorage. Equally important is knowing how to detect and react if your anchor begins to drag. Preparing for that possibility starts the moment you set the anchor. The first step after settling in is to establish a … Read more

Scout 420 LXF: A New 42-Foot Center Console Debuts at the Miami Boat Show Scout Boats will unveil its new 420 LXF center console at the Miami International Boat Show, joining other builders who recently introduced 40-plus-foot center consoles with four outboards. The 420 LXF represents Scout’s most ambitious build to date: the company’s largest … Read more

Known for simple, intuitive products Vesper doubles down on what they do best for an innovative new product. Vesper has built a strong reputation in marine electronics for delivering high-performance, thoughtfully designed products that are easy to use. Their new Cortex platform continues that tradition by combining VHF radio, AIS transponder, and advanced boat monitoring … Read more

Tollycraft 48 Motor Yacht: A Pacific Northwest Classic When R.M. “Tolly” Tollefson founded Tollycraft Boats in 1958 in Kelso, Washington, he started a company that would become synonymous with rugged, well-built cruising boats in the Pacific Northwest. Over the decades, Tollycraft earned a reputation for combining practical, sea-kindly hull forms with comfortable accommodations, and the … Read more

Devlin’s Solar Sal 27: A Pure Solar-Electric Dayboat Designed for Protected Waters Sam Devlin and his firm, Devlin Designing Boat Builders, have taken a clear stand on the future of small craft propulsion: electricity powered by the sun. Devlin unveiled his first pure solar-electric model, the Solar Sal 27, at the Seattle Boat Show in … Read more

WHAT WE’RE READING Sounds Fishy There are roughly 33,600 fish species inhabiting the world’s oceans, rivers, lakes and estuaries. Some look familiar, while others seem almost otherworldly. In Eye of the Shoal: A Fishwatcher’s Guide to Life, the Ocean and Everything, author Helen Scales introduces readers to a diverse cross-section of these finned animals and … Read more