How to Install a Marine Sound System on Your Boat
Two years after installing a two‑speaker sound system on his new 22‑foot Panga, John Salafia ran into repeated problems with one speaker and decided it was time for…
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How Artisan Boatworks Delivered a Custom Boat On Time
Artisan Boatworks Builds 40-Foot Daysailer “Wisp” in Record Time Alec Brainerd’s Artisan Boatworks, a compact yard in Rockport, Maine, is known for restoring and maintaining wooden yachts by…
DIY Marine Electronics: Installation Mistakes to Avoid
I come from a family of engineers, but I’m the outlier: a journalist who, despite being handy enough to restore a Whitehall skiff and five houses, has always…
12 Boat Designers Who Shaped Maritime History
It doesn’t matter which dock you walk down—Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Port Townsend, Washington; Newport, Rhode Island; or anywhere in between. Every boat you see—the styling cues, hull shapes,…
Challenging Charter Destinations for Sailors Seeking Solitude
When people discover I’m a licensed charter skipper, the first question is almost always, “Where’s the best place to go?” There’s no single answer—everyone wants something different from…
Why Medical Emergencies Are the Most Common Crises at Sea
Read the U.S. Coast Guard’s annual boating statistics and you might assume medical emergencies at sea are uncommon — but that’s misleading. Collisions grab headlines, yet for offshore…
Is Your Marine Alternator Failing? How to Test and Repair
Many factory marine alternators are not up to the task of charging the large battery banks and meeting the electrical demands of modern boats. Often adapted from automotive…
Redfish Fishing in the Mississippi Delta: Top Spots and Tips
Rolling swells slid beneath the hull as Capt. Brandon Ballay eased the boat past the mouth of South Pass, one of the main outlets that funnel water from…
Birdwatching for Beginners: Where to Find and Identify Birds
The moment I scrambled across the seaweed-covered rocks onto Eastern Egg Rock and spotted Theresa Rizza’s hat, I realized I was in for an ordeal. Rizza, a 28-year-old…
Nauset 35 Rebuild: Full Restoration and Refit Guide
Lauren Tolla struggled to process what her senses were telling her — the sight, the smell, the feel. It was October 2021 when her husband, Tom, convinced her…
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