Marine radar has taken a significant step forward. Major manufacturers—Garmin, Furuno, Raymarine and Simrad—have released new solid-state radar systems and complementary electronics that give boaters the confidence to navigate safely at night, in fog or rain, and in busy waterways. Two of the new units, from Garmin and Furuno, incorporate Doppler processing to display real-time … Read more

How Breck Marshall Revived the Catboat In the 1960s boating entered a new era. Fiberglass construction, bolder styling and improved auxiliary propulsion combined to change both sailboat and powerboat design. As builders experimented with these modern methods, classic wooden workboats that had been developed and refined over generations began to disappear. Among those designs was … Read more

Nordhavn Owners Gather for Record Rendezvous in Poulsbo Bill Baker stood at a podium inside the Sons of Norway Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington, and looked out over the crowd. “What I see here is community,” he said, capturing the spirit of a gathering that marked the largest single assembly of Nordhavn yachts to date. The … Read more

Captain Virginia Wagner — A Life at Sea, Seamanship, and Service Virginia Wagner was a trailblazer among professional female captains. Over a 28-year career she logged more than 400,000 nautical miles and earned credentials in two countries: a 3,000-ton United States Coast Guard license and a Class 4 Ocean Master license from Great Britain. Her … Read more

Kru Elite 195 Personal Flotation Device — Overview The Kru Elite 195 is a new personal flotation device (PFD) introduced by Ocean Safety. Designed with a tailored profile for improved comfort and mobility, this PFD emphasizes a close, secure fit while offering rapid inflation when needed. Its form and features are aimed at users who … Read more

Evoy Unveils Battery-Powered Outboard Prototype to Drive Cleaner Marine Propulsion Norway-based Evoy is accelerating the shift to clean energy in the marine sector with a new battery-powered outboard prototype. Known for its high-performance electric propulsion systems for fast boats, the company is expanding its product line from inboard motors to an outboard solution aimed at … Read more

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