Pride in Craftsmanship: Boats, Propellers, and the Rewards of a Job Well Done The pieces in this issue are not all tied to a single theme, yet a recurring idea runs through several stories: the deep satisfaction that comes from taking pride in one’s work. Whether on a factory floor, restoring a wooden trawler, or … Read more
Custom vs. Semicustom Boats: Choosing the Right Path If you’re shopping for a new boat, production models cover a wide range of styles and budgets. But if you want a vessel tailored to your exact needs—and you have the time and budget—you can pursue either a semicustom or a fully custom build. The distinction can … Read more
A Life In Boats When I was a child, most small craft were wooden, and rowing was how you reached your mooring. Today, inflatables have replaced nearly every oar-powered pram, dinghy and dory, changing the humble routines of generations of boaters. In our family, the progression for youngsters was consistent for all seven of us: … Read more
Torqeedo Unveils the Sea Eagle 10.6 SRRIK Solar-Electric Inflatable Torqeedo has introduced a new solar-electric inflatable boat, the Sea Eagle 10.6 SRRIK. This compact, transportable craft combines an efficient electric outboard with integrated solar charging to deliver a low-emission, easy-to-use option for day cruising, fishing, and short-range boating adventures. Overview and Purpose The Sea Eagle … Read more
The Mack Attack is a new Viking 48 Convertible flybridge model that looks familiar from the outside but hides a surprising powerplant belowdecks: high-performance Scania DI16 diesel V8s. Built as a collaboration between Scania, Mack Boring—the largest Scania distributor in the U.S.—and Viking Yacht Company, this boat serves as the test platform for Scania’s 16-liter, … Read more
Belfast Summer Nights Reinvents Live Music with Bridge-to-Boat Concerts Belfast, Maine, has adapted its long-running summer music tradition to meet the challenges of the coronavirus era by bringing live performances onto a bridge and into the water. For 25 years, musician Andro Anderson has been a fixture of downtown Belfast’s summer nights, organizing and performing … Read more
Sea Bags: Upcycling Used Sails into Handcrafted Bags on Portland’s Working Waterfront Sea Bags, based on the working waterfront in Portland, Maine, specializes in transforming used sails into durable, stylish bags and home accessories. The company has balanced rapid growth with a commitment to local production, refusing to outsource the craft that defines its brand. … Read more
Marvin Creamer: The Mariner Who Circumnavigated the Globe Without Instruments In 1984, Marvin Creamer completed a remarkable maritime feat: a full circumnavigation of the globe without the use of conventional navigational instruments. He sailed without a compass, sextant, clock, radio or even a wristwatch, relying instead on direct observation of the natural world. By day … Read more
Fill your sails Sharon Green’s new collection, Sharon Green’s 30 Years of Ultimate Sailing (Windward Productions, $60), is a celebration of three decades of elite yachting and racing photography. Compiled from an extraordinary archive—250 images selected from more than half a million frames—this 200-page coffee table book delivers a powerful, visual narrative of life on … Read more
Linda Greenlaw: Sea Captain, Commercial Fisherman, and Bestselling Author Linda Greenlaw’s introduction to commercial fishing began while she was an undergraduate at Colby College in Maine, where she earned a degree in English and government. Needing money for tuition, she took a job as a cook and deckhand on the swordfishing boat Walter Leeman. She … Read more