Nautic Alert: Comprehensive Vessel Monitoring, Tracking and Security The Nautic Alert platform is a comprehensive vessel monitoring, tracking, safety and security system designed for boat owners who want real-time awareness and rapid notification of onboard incidents. At its core the system provides audible deterrence with a built-in 95-decibel alarm and uses microwave-based intrusion detection to … Read more
New Sailboats Offer an Escape: What to Watch for at This Fall’s Boat Shows This year’s crop of sailboats promises a welcome escape from the world’s daily stresses. As political unrest, natural disasters and economic uncertainty dominate headlines, many sailors are choosing a simpler remedy: untie the lines, raise the sails and go find calm … Read more
Caution on the Catwalk Photographer: Paul Kemiel Camera: Canon EOS 30D Lens focal length: 210mm Aperture: 1/500 second @ f/11 ISO: 800 This image originally appeared in the December 2011 issue. Image Overview and Intent “Caution on the Catwalk” is a striking photograph credited to Paul Kemiel. The title immediately suggests an element of alertness … Read more
Humpback Whale Capsizes 25-Foot Boat Near Seaside Park, New Jersey Two people were thrown into the ocean after a breaching whale capsized their 25-foot boat close to the shore at Seaside Park, New Jersey. The whale, believed to be a humpback, appeared to be feeding when the incident occurred and did not seem to notice … Read more
Triple Suzuki DF350 Powers Waterskiing World Record at Big Pull 2022 A single towboat equipped with three Suzuki DF350 outboard engines achieved a remarkable waterskiing milestone at the 2022 Big Pull event in Mosinee, Wisconsin. The boat successfully pulled 16 trios—48 waterskiers in total—establishing a new world record for the most skiers pulled by a … Read more
Winners of the “Real Boats, Real Boaters” Photo Contest Our “Real Boats, Real Boaters Photo Contest” drew images that captured the beauty, atmosphere and human moments found on the water. From foggy New England mornings to tropical shores, the judges selected five winning images from 135 entries — each reflecting a distinct point of view … Read more
Cruisers Cantius 42 The Cruisers Cantius 42 is a fresh replacement for the Cantius 41, though the two share little more than a name. Debuted at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the 42 presents a distinct European profile compared with the older express-style model. Inside, the galley has been moved up and recessed aft … Read more
Tragic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning on a Boat: The Story of Andy and What Boaters Need to Know Cassi Free, a mother from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, faced a nightmare no parent should endure when her 9-year-old son, Andy, crawled to the stern of their boat, lost consciousness and fell into the water. Although the official cause … Read more
Maryland Boat Shops Donate Thousands of N95 Masks and Gloves to Support COVID-19 Response Two Maryland boat shops stepped up to help their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating large supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE). Pasadena Boat Works and Weaver Boat Works contributed thousands of N95 respirator masks and boxes of nitrile gloves … Read more
Upgrading Your Boat Alternator: How to Size and Choose the Right Unit When you increase the size of a boat’s battery bank or switch to a different battery chemistry, the engine alternator often needs an upgrade to match the batteries’ charging requirements. Selecting the correct alternator is not simply a matter of choosing the highest-amp … Read more