Mercury Marine Accelerates Electrification with Five New Electric Product Lines On May 10, Mercury Marine announced an ambitious expansion of its electric propulsion program, confirming plans to introduce five new electric product lines by 2023. The announcement, delivered at Brunswick Corporation’s annual Investor’s Day, included confirmation that four of those offerings will be electric outboards. … Read more

In 2020, an estimated 415,000 people became first-time boat owners, and holiday weekends tend to fill the water with more vessels than usual. That makes vigilance and preparation essential for every trip. Below are 12 practical boating safety tips from experienced boating advocates. These reminders are useful for new boaters and seasoned captains alike. 1 … Read more

Restoring the Master Cabin Paint on Snow Goose: Sanding, Prep, and a Lasting Finish The paint in the master cabin aboard Snow Goose, Onne van der Wal’s 1986 Grand Banks 32, had begun to crack and peel and clearly needed attention. Rather than rush into repainting, Onne approached the job methodically: careful sanding, thorough cleaning, … Read more

Replacing the Windlass and Installing a Mantus Anchor on Snow Goose Onne van der Wal’s 1986 Grand Banks 32, Snow Goose, was ready for an update: the original Vetus windlass had seen better days and Onne wanted to replace the boat’s 35-pound CQR anchor with a Mantus anchor he’d relied on previously. Having had positive … Read more

Hallberg-Rassy 49 — A Classic Swedish Blue-Water Cruiser In 1943, Swedish boatbuilder Harry Hallberg opened his yard on the island of Orust and began producing Folkboats and other seaworthy designs. Over time the Hallberg name became closely associated with quality craftsmanship and seaworthy blue-water yachts. Among the marque’s most celebrated models is the Hallberg-Rassy 49, … Read more

What We’re Watching It’s easy to overlook the relentless work performed by tugs and the captains who helm them. Tugboats do far more than guide large ships through tight harbor channels; they push and pull massive barges, support marine construction projects, handle fuel transfers, and perform countless other essential tasks that keep ports and waterways … Read more

Raised on Camano Island in Washington’s northern Puget Sound, Jim Lindell began building boats as a teenager and quickly developed a reputation for rugged, seaworthy designs. After constructing his first boat at 18 and spending time working in Alaskan fisheries, he recognized the need for sturdier commercial fishing vessels that could endure harsh North Pacific … Read more

Restoring a 1986 Grand Banks 32: Deck, Plumbing and Electronics on Snow Goose Onne and Tenley van der Wal set out to have their 1986 Grand Banks 32, Snow Goose, ready for the Northeast boating season. With a tight timeline and a long task list, Tenley asked what she could do to help move the … Read more

Bud N’ Mary’s and the Birth of Modern Charter Fishing in Islamorada In the late 1940s, Bud and Mary Stapleton left New England for Florida and purchased what had been a modest fishing camp at mile marker 79.8 in Islamorada along the Overseas Highway. They named their new enterprise Bud N’ Mary’s, opened a small … Read more

At sunrise along the shores of Nantucket Island, marine artist Sergio Roffo finds the kind of quiet inspiration that shapes his work. In this scene he captured a Concordia yawl, gracefully heeled in an early breeze as it makes its approach for the island’s long-standing Opera House Cup regatta. The composition emphasizes the luminous relationship … Read more