Necessity, a bold vision and relentless work brought a 71-foot Army tug back to life in just one year. Some call Matt and Wendy Fogg obsessed; others call them committed. Whatever the label, in a single year the Beaver Island, Mich., couple fully restored Wendy Anne, a 71-foot, 85-ton Army tug (ST2199) launched in 1950, … Read more
Specially formulated for marine engines and confirmed by independent laboratory testing, the ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment is designed to keep ethanol-blended fuels stable and protect boats from common fuel-related problems. Ethanol-blended gasoline is widely used but can present significant challenges for boat owners and other operators of marine engines. Ethanol attracts and holds moisture, and … Read more
Bike Bug’s lightweight 7.6-pound GX35 is presented as an improved successor to the company’s Aqua Bug trolling motor and is marketed as the “world’s first 360-degree inclinable 4-stroke outboard.” This compact, single-cylinder unit blends portability with design details normally found in larger outboards, aiming to give anglers and small-boat owners an easy-to-handle, efficient option for … Read more
Chesapeake Bay: Summer Boating, Quiet Coves, and Waterfront Fun Photos by Bob Grieser The Chesapeake Bay delivers an abundance of rewarding experiences on the water, from bustling harbor nights to silent marshland retreats. Most days the Bay rewards boaters with mild conditions and endless opportunities for exploration. While weather and fellow boaters can sometimes present … Read more
NorthCoast Boats Introduces the 315 HT: A Larger Pilothouse for Offshore and Family Cruising NorthCoast Boats of Bristol, Rhode Island, has built a reputation for producing well-designed small to midsize cabin fishing boats, and the new 315 HT continues that tradition. As the builder’s flagship model, the 315 HT expands the company’s pilothouse lineup to … Read more
Sunderland critics doth protest too much, and it’s a sign of troubled times Trying to set a record as the youngest person to sail solo around the world may strike some as quixotic, but the venom directed at Abby Sunderland and her parents from parts of the American public is far more revealing about our … Read more
Pilar, a faithful reproduction of Ernest Hemingway’s 1934, 38-foot Wheeler sportfishing boat of the same name, is now on the market. Built and restored by Shannon Boat Co. under founder and president Walt Schulz, the project took two years and a meticulous approach to mirror the original Pilar. The restoration included replacing the cabin, raising … Read more
Powerboat Team Sets Sights on Around-the-World Circumnavigation Record Ask Chris Fertig what he dreams about and he answers without hesitation: he wants the record for the fastest powerboat circumnavigation. Fertig has already taken a major step toward that goal. In September, he and partner Tyson Garvin set the Bermuda Challenge record, a non-stop powerboat sprint … Read more
MV Golden Ray Salvage: How the Capsized Car Carrier Is Being Recovered In September 2019 the MV Golden Ray, a 660-foot car carrier loaded with more than 4,000 vehicles, capsized in St. Simons Sound off Brunswick, Georgia. The immediate priority was life and environmental safety: a Donjon-Smith salvage team quickly rescued four engineers who had … Read more
Baja 26 Outlaw and Pro-Line 23 Sport Hemingway Edition: New Releases from Baja Marine Baja Marine drew considerable attention at the fall boat shows with the introduction of the Baja 26 Outlaw, the brand’s first outboard-powered sportboat and the company’s first non-sterndrive design. The move represents a notable shift for Baja, offering the performance and … Read more