Designing Fuel-Efficient Boats: Lighter Builds, Smarter Engineering, and Better Propulsion At a 2007 boatbuilders’ conference, naval architect Lou Codega argued that boats should be designed to operate more efficiently and burn less fuel. His message was straightforward: build lighter hulls, pare back unnecessary accommodations, and adopt modern propulsion systems. The presentation was well received, but … Read more

Canon EOS-1v with Fuji Velvia: Technical Notes and Photographic Context Camera: Canon EOS-1v Exposure and Lens Details Shutter speed: 1/500 secondAperture: f/5.6Lens focal length: 300mmMedia: Fuji Velvia film About the Image and Its Presentation This image originally appeared in the April 2012 issue. The photograph was captured on a Canon EOS-1v using a 300mm focal … Read more

Honda Marine Unveils New BF4 and BF6 Kickers and Redesigned BF5 Outboard Honda Marine has introduced its latest compact outboard family: the BF4 and BF6 kickers, along with a redesigned BF5 model. All three are powered by the same 127cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine and are offered in both short-shaft (15-inch) and long-shaft (20-inch) configurations to … Read more

SiriusXM Fish Mapping: Satellite Insights for Offshore Fishing For many anglers in the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast — regions where the productive offshore canyons lie well over 100 miles from shore — finding a good bite historically depended on word of mouth, local knowledge and a fair amount of luck. Long runs to deep water can … Read more

The helm is the heart of safe, enjoyable boating. A well-designed helm station gives the operator precise control of the vessel while providing excellent situational awareness. These are two separate but equally important goals. This article focuses first on helm ergonomics — the logical layout and placement of the wheel, engine controls, switches, gauges and … Read more

One small boat, one huge ocean When Peter Nichols’ marriage ended, the last unresolved item between him and his ex-spouse was the fate of Toad, a 27-foot sailboat that had been listed for sale. After it sat for nine months in a yacht broker’s yard with a price tag, Nichols — a Brit — made … Read more

Simrad AP48 Autopilot Controller for Continuum Systems The Simrad AP48 is a compact, feature-rich autopilot controller designed for use with Simrad’s Continuum autopilot systems. Its optically bonded 4.1-inch color display delivers crisp visuals and a wide 170-degree viewing angle for excellent readability in a variety of lighting conditions. With an intuitive interface modeled on the … Read more

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum: Workshops, Programs and Regional News Apprentice-for-a-Day: Build a Traditional Rushton Rowboat The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, Maryland, is offering its winter–spring session of the popular Apprentice-for-a-Day program. On Saturdays and Sundays from January 8 through May 29, participants will work with a museum shipwright and learn traditional … Read more

Recent Responses from Florida: Coast Guard Search and Rescue Operations Maintaining an edge Coast Guard crews in Florida continue regular training and real-world operations to maintain readiness for maritime emergencies. During a search-and-rescue exercise on Oct. 17 at the Panama City Marina, an HH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew from Aviation Training Center Mobile practiced a … Read more

Ocean Cleanup Boom Struggles to Collect Plastic After Three Months at Sea The device designed to remove plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has been deployed in the ocean for three months, but it has not met expectations. The Ocean Cleanup project, founded by Dutch inventor Boyan Slat, launched its first plastic-collecting boom into … Read more