Kristen Porter fishes commercially for lobster and scallops from his 42-foot Wesmac out of Cutler, Maine. For years he has carried a federally approved tracking device on his boat—installed at his own expense for about $3,100 and costing roughly $60 a month for service—so regulators can monitor his activity in scallop fisheries and ensure compliance … Read more

Brian Perry Perry’s Boat Repair, Portland, CT Proper boat painting begins long before the spray gun comes out: roughly 80 percent of a successful paint job is preparation. Many owners try to save money by handling prep themselves, and in some cases that can be a smart way to reduce cost. However, hull filling and … Read more

Sara Faulkner likes to call herself a “real-life Valley Girl from L.A.,” but her résumé tells a much more complex story. During Hurricane Katrina she and her aircrew rescued 48 people in a single night. She was also the first woman to graduate from the U.S. Coast Guard’s Rescue Swimmer School and was nominated by … Read more

Regal 38 XO — A New Benchmark in Outboard-Powered Sport Yachts The outboard revolution in recreational boating shows no sign of slowing down, and Regal’s new 38 XO is a clear example of that momentum. Introduced at the Miami International Boat Show in February, the 38 XO is Regal’s largest outboard-driven model to date and … Read more

Man Rescued After Attempting Ocean “Run” in Human-Size Hamster Wheel Last Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a beach near St. Augustine, Florida, after a man attempting to cross the ocean inside a large, human-size wheel-like vessel washed ashore. The device, described by onlookers as a “hydro pod” or a floating hamster wheel, drew … Read more

Boat Electrical Maintenance: A Practical Checklist for Safe, Reliable Power Maintaining your boat’s electrical system is essential for safety, reliability and preventing costly failures. Regular inspections and a small kit of spare parts and tools will keep you afloat and reduce the risk of fires, corrosion and loss of critical systems. The following checklist summarizes … Read more

The Other Side of the Ice: A Family’s Northwest Passage Odyssey Sprague Theobald’s memoir, The Other Side of the Ice: One Family’s Treacherous Journey Negotiating the Northwest Passage, recounts an 8,500-mile bluewater voyage that becomes a personal and familial crucible. Published by Smith Publicity and available in hardcover and Kindle editions, the book follows a … Read more

Life rafts are the last resort when everything else on board has failed. Except for a sudden catastrophic hull breach or an uncontrollable, fast-spreading fire, boarding a life raft usually means that mistakes were made, opportunities were missed, and in many cases the decision to abandon ship came too late. Choosing a life raft over … Read more

Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover: A New Single-Level Dayboat with Cabin Comfort There is nothing quite like a rush of sea air on a hot summer day, and Formula’s latest addition to its Super Sport Crossover lineup is designed to deliver exactly that experience. The new Formula 380 blends high-performance deep-V hull characteristics with comfortable … Read more

Rule Charge N’ Flow Portable Pump Kit: A Compact, Award-Winning Solution for Marine and General Pumping Needs The ITT Corporation Rule Charge N’ Flow Portable Pump Kit, winner of an NMMA Innovation Award, is a compact, rechargeable submersible pump designed for a wide variety of on-board and outdoor tasks. Built with versatility in mind, this … Read more